Job summary
There has never been a better time to join our Paediatric Critical Care team at the University Hospitals of Leicester. With an expanding service, a relocated fully refurbished unit and a plan for new Children's Hospital, now is the time to join our team and be part of shaping our amazing transformation!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a Band 7 PICU Clinical Educator. If you have a passion for clinical education and practice development and have a desire to shape and develop our workforce, then this is your ideal role.
We welcome applications from motivated and dedicated PICU Nurses with a passion for education and training and a broad range of clinical skills, knowledge and experience within Paediatric Congenital Heart Surgery and Paediatric Critical Care. You must be prepared to embrace and develop our workforce as a credible educational practitioner and resource and engage our teams in promoting learning and change within the clinical environment.
You will be responsible for facilitating the education, clinical skills and on-going professional development of new and existing PICU clinical teams by implementing structured and competency based programmes utilising a whole range of teaching methods. You will also be expected to facilitate our brand new Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS) accredited Paediatric Critical Care Programme which launches April 2023
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for delivering education, training and practice development within the Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
- Expected to act as a role model to provide clinical leadership to the nursing and medical team, sharing expert knowledge and supporting in the clinical environment.
- Expected to work in partnership with the Matron and the W&C Education & Practice Development Team being responsible for planning and leading in the implementation of evidence-based, patient-focused practice.
- Expected to provide training programmes for all bands of the clinical teams. Will maintain link with institutes of further learning to ensure the ongoing training of staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical skills training and practice development on PICU.
- Liaise with other groups to develop and deliver multi professional and inter-professional education.
- To maintain detailed and accurate records regarding staff education.
- To develop and maintain competency-based training packages for all clinical teams
- Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of clinical skills training on PICU.
- Expected to be visible and accessible for staff working in the Paediatric Intensive Care Units and work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting ensuring skills adhere to UHL policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be:
Responsible for delivering education, training and practice development within the Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
Expected to act as a role model to provide clinical leadership to the nursing and medical team, sharing expert knowledge and supporting in the clinical environment.
Expected to work in partnership with the Matron and the W&C Education & Practice Development Team being responsible for planning and leading in the implementation of evidence-based, patient-focused practice.
Expected to provide training programmes for all bands of the clinical teams. Will maintain link with institutes of further learning to ensure the ongoing training of staff.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical skills training and practice development on PICU. Liaise with other groups to develop and deliver multi professional and inter-professional education. To maintain detailed and accurate records regarding staff education.
For full details of the main responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be:
Responsible for delivering education, training and practice development within the Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
Expected to act as a role model to provide clinical leadership to the nursing and medical team, sharing expert knowledge and supporting in the clinical environment.
Expected to work in partnership with the Matron and the W&C Education & Practice Development Team being responsible for planning and leading in the implementation of evidence-based, patient-focused practice.
Expected to provide training programmes for all bands of the clinical teams. Will maintain link with institutes of further learning to ensure the ongoing training of staff.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical skills training and practice development on PICU. Liaise with other groups to develop and deliver multi professional and inter-professional education. To maintain detailed and accurate records regarding staff education.
For full details of the main responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate current registration with NMC
- Successful completion of recognised post registration qualification in Paediatric Intensive Care
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Current APLS provider
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional education within Paediatrics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert practitioner in PICU
- Appropriate Post Registration experience in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing and Congenital Cardiac Heart Defects
- Experience in teaching and assessing
- Developing teaching / training packages
- Ability to lead a team
Experience
Essential
- Participation in multi-disciplinary teaching sessions
- Suitable post registration clinical experience and appropriate experience within the speciality at band 6 (PICU)
- Experience in change management
- Experience in leading a team
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating staff development needs
- Experience of formal teaching and training of multiple disciplines
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and translating this into revised nursing practice
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise
- Self-confidence and ability to cope under pressure
- Able to influence other professional groups
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Effective communicator and negotiator during complex situations
- Ability to motivate self and others.
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating staff development needs
- Ability to prioritise
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate current registration with NMC
- Successful completion of recognised post registration qualification in Paediatric Intensive Care
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Current APLS provider
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional education within Paediatrics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert practitioner in PICU
- Appropriate Post Registration experience in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing and Congenital Cardiac Heart Defects
- Experience in teaching and assessing
- Developing teaching / training packages
- Ability to lead a team
Experience
Essential
- Participation in multi-disciplinary teaching sessions
- Suitable post registration clinical experience and appropriate experience within the speciality at band 6 (PICU)
- Experience in change management
- Experience in leading a team
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating staff development needs
- Experience of formal teaching and training of multiple disciplines
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and translating this into revised nursing practice
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise
- Self-confidence and ability to cope under pressure
- Able to influence other professional groups
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Effective communicator and negotiator during complex situations
- Ability to motivate self and others.
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating staff development needs
- Ability to prioritise
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
