Sister/Charge Nurse, Education and Practice Development

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

CMG Education and Practice Development Lead

AHP leads

Matrons

Sister / Charge Nurses / Lead Nurses

Quality and Safety Coordinators

KEY RESULT AREAS

1.1 Assist with the planning, delivery, coordination of mandatory / statutory / induction training for nursing staff within the CMG in line with Trust policy and NHSLA standards

1.2 Take a key role in the implementation of the CMG strategy for education, training and development for nursing / AHPs and other identified staff groups.

1.3 Liaise with other groups to develop and deliver multi professional and inter-professional education.

1.4 Utilise information from appraisal process to assist with the coordination of the CMG Education and Training Needs Analysis for the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) / Healthcare Workforce Deanery courses and proposals.

1.5 Work with the CMG Education and Practice Development Lead to influence programme and curriculum development

1.6 Maintain clinical credibility and visibility by working in the practice setting in the support of staff, care of patients when and where it is appropriate to the role.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

2.1 Assist the Education and Practice Development Lead with the collation of accurate education and training records in line with best practice and adhering to Trust guidelines.

2.2 Support the Education and Practice Development Lead and Sister / Charge Nurses / Lead AHPs to carry out training needs analysis as required.

2.3 Actively participate in education meetings/events and networks within the Trust and University as required.

PROMOTE EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

3.1 Act as a clinical expert and role model leading best practice, research and professionalism.

3.2 Provide mentorship and facilitation for ward staff on a regular basis.

3.3 Work with Sister / Charge Nurses, lead AHPs, Educators and Matrons to facilitate the implementation of Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and full compliance with the appraisal process

3.4 Assist the Sister / Charge Nurses to ensure that staff are developed and supported to achieve KSF outlines and their core competencies

3.5 Promote and encourage multi-professional and inter-professional education training and cross boundary working as appropriate

RISK MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY

4.1 Encourage and foster a culture that supports lessons learned from adverse events and to provide relevant education and training to assist with closing the loop.

4.2 Ensure patient safety through programmes of effective and relevant education and staff compliance with policies and practices

4.3 Facilitate the implementation of new ways of working that benefits patient safety and the patient user experience.

4.4 Ensure as far as possible under their sphere of influence that all staff are fit for purpose and practice.

4.5 Assist the wards / departments to meet 100% compliance with statutory and mandatory training through the delivery of relevant education and training in line with Trust Policies and NHSLA, and CQC standards guidelines.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT AND RESEARCH

5.1 Assist the Education and Practice Development Lead, Sister / Charge Nurses, Lead AHPs and Matrons to carry out ward, department and CMG audits as identified.

5.2 Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of education and training programmes delivered both in house and those of Higher Education providers.

5.3 Act as a clinical and professional expert and learning resource for the staff within the CMGs.

5.4 Assist with the implementation of the CMG Education Training Development Strategy within clinical areas.

5.5 Promote Nursing / AHP Practice research in the Clinical ward area.

PROMOTE AND ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORKING

6.1 Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Lead, AHP leads, Matrons, Practice Education Facilitators, Sister / Charge Nurses and Ward Staff, and the multidisciplinary team.

6.2 Ensure that the importance and implications of education and research and ideas are raised in appropriate forums.

6.3 Share best practice within and outside of the Directorate.

6.4 Work closely and effectively with ward teams to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to KSF appraisal / Personal Development Planning (PDP) process and needs of the service.

6.5 Provide clinical expertise to curriculum and programme development through partnership working with Higher and Further Education establishments.

6.6 Promote team working across the CMG and the multi professional teams.

PATIENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND EXPERIENCE

7.1 Assist the Sister / Charge Nurses, AHP leads to increase and raise the profile of Patient and Public involvement.

7.2 Provide support to the nursing team by evaluating and taking action on patient feedback.

7.3 Promote patient and public involvement by developing new initiatives that support patient centred care.

Example Job Plan50-60% - Core and CMG Programmes and Formal Teaching20-30% - Specific Projects and Professional Development20% - Clinical

GENERAL

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Working towards degree/ masters in relevant area or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Suitable Post-registration clinical experience in the relevant speciality including experience at Band 6 level
• Education and Practice role experience with evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Experience at Band 7 Level and evidence of line managing a team.
• Previous experience of education/ practice development.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Leadership and motivation skills
• Able to supervise, educate and develop others

Desirable

• Organisation and negotiation skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Evidence of audit and change management ability

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to manage own time and workload
• Evidence of planning teaching sessions

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of teaching and assessing both clinically and formally in a classroom environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)