Job summary
Are you a dynamic, experienced, highly motivated and
organised with a passion for education and enhancing clinical practice? If so
we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Practice Education Team.
The post holder will be an integral member of the Practice
Education Team, dedicated to supporting the development and retention of healthcare
professionals across the Trust, including those within Nursing and Allied
Health Professions. The role focuses on enhancing staff knowledge, skills,
competence, and confidence to ensure a skilled, diverse workforce capable of
delivering high quality, compassionate, person-centred care.
The post holder will utilise a range of teaching and
supportive approaches such as coaching, mentoring, and guided learning, and
will support the assessment of learning and clinical competence in practice.
Working flexibly across Trust sites, they will provide clinical expertise to a
variety of projects, promote best practice, and help to create a positive,
effective learning environment for all staff.
Please note, this vacancy is for 30 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of holistic, patient-centred care and advanced clinical skills.
- Deliver education and training using a range of approaches including bedside coaching, mentoring, tutorials, and multi-professional teaching sessions.
- Promote evidence-based practice, reflective learning, and continuous professional development across clinical teams.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards (HCPC/NMC), national guidelines, and organisational policies.
- Develop, implement, and review clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practice standards.
- Support the delivery of workforce projects, practice educator programmes, and international recruitment initiatives.
- Foster a positive learning culture that supports accountability, team working, and ownership of professional development.
- Identify and escalate risks or concerns impacting patient safety and support incident investigations where required.
- Contribute to training needs analysis, policy development, audit activity, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide leadership in multi-professional team working to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current research, national developments, and mandatory training requirements.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
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DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to support the
continuing development of excellence in nursing practice across the range of
clinical services at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will provide specialist clinical advice and
promote key practice developments and implementation of quality initiatives.
The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver registered practitioner and
healthcare support worker education packages, training materials and provide
advice, mentoring and supervision to support the delivery of high-quality care
through clinical expertise, The 6 Cs and Trust values. The team supports
Matrons, Sisters/Charge nurses and clinical staff in creating safe, effective,
caring, responsive and well lead clinical environments that encourage learning
and professional growth through practice development
Key Duties:
- Working
alongside clinical staff demonstrating and applying an in-depth knowledge of a
range of clinical skills
- Acting as a
reflective practitioner, applying evidence-based practice and critical thinking
to review all practices and processes of care with clinical leads
- Promoting and
maintaining a concept of holistic care which incorporates a patient centered
approach to care.
- Deliver
teaching programmes using a variety of approaches including: patient bedside
coaching, mentoring, tutorials, clinical updates, multi-professional teaching
sessions and difficult cases discussions
- Ensuring that
practices of clinical staff are working in accordance with appropriate
professional guidance and best practice
- Assist in the
development and review of protocols and guidelines for professional practice
- Work closely with other key
individuals both internally and externally to support practice developments to
improve patient care.
- Work with all healthcare
staff to ensure that all practitioners have a clear understanding of
accountability through the HCPC/NMC Code and Standards for Health Care Support
Workers.
- To effectively support the
provision of the highest possible standard of physical, psychological, social
and care for patients, their relatives and friends.
- Provide training in response
to developmental needs identified in organisational training needs analysis and
training plans, local and national developments and initiatives.
- Facilitate the development,
implementation and evaluation of best clinical guidelines, policies and
protocols
- Participate in the process of
standard setting and professional developments to facilitate continuous
improvements in practice and the quality of care provided.
- Identify and report potential
issues or concerns which may compromise the quality of patient care, liaising
with Ward Sisters/Charge nurses/ Matrons as appropriate.
- Demonstrate, skills in
multi-professional team working and leadership that responds to the changing
needs of patients and assist/enable colleagues to acquire those
multi-professional team skills
- Participate, support and role
model to other colleagues skilled and competent practice in the clinical
setting.
- To work consistently with
colleagues to improve all aspects of care by providing on-going support, advice
and by facilitating their ownership of their own learning.
- Understand and demonstrate to
other colleagues good current clinical practice as well as emerging clinical
practice which must be supported by nationally based care standards that are
empirically/research based.
- Provide support for staff in
effectively addressing concerns and where required provide support to
investigate clinical incidents or complaints in line with hospital policy.
- Work with colleagues to
promote a culture positive of reporting concerns, incidents related to patient
quality and safety.
- To provide a skills and
competency based approach to the training, development and support of all staff
and health care support worker staff across the organisation.
- To act appropriately in the
event of any accidents and emergencies, and to report any incident according to
hospital policy.
- To abide by the legal and
statutory rules relating to nursing practice and to maintain a standard of
conduct in accordance with the HCPC/NMC Code and Hospital Policies.
Training and Education
-
Co-ordinate
and develop specific programmes of training and education to support
improvements in practice using a wide range of approaches to deliver this.
-
To
actively promote and facilitate a learning environment in clinical areas
through a wide range of approaches.
-
Attend
key groups around training and education both internally and externally and
provide feedback.
-
To
carry out dedicated teaching/presentations internally and externally as
identified.
-
To
be informed of local, regional/network and national health and social care
developments and disseminate to other team members
Development
-
Acts
as a professional/educational resource for all staff in the clinical areas,
role modelling the use of reflective practice and professional learning.
-
Facilitate
learning through continuing professional development and training needs
analysis.
-
To
plan self-development and undertake relevant training to further develop the
role in conjunction with the Head of Department.
-
To
seek assistance in aspects which require development.
-
To
keep abreast of current research and to use this as a basis for professional practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to support the
continuing development of excellence in nursing practice across the range of
clinical services at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will provide specialist clinical advice and
promote key practice developments and implementation of quality initiatives.
The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver registered practitioner and
healthcare support worker education packages, training materials and provide
advice, mentoring and supervision to support the delivery of high-quality care
through clinical expertise, The 6 Cs and Trust values. The team supports
Matrons, Sisters/Charge nurses and clinical staff in creating safe, effective,
caring, responsive and well lead clinical environments that encourage learning
and professional growth through practice development
Key Duties:
- Working
alongside clinical staff demonstrating and applying an in-depth knowledge of a
range of clinical skills
- Acting as a
reflective practitioner, applying evidence-based practice and critical thinking
to review all practices and processes of care with clinical leads
- Promoting and
maintaining a concept of holistic care which incorporates a patient centered
approach to care.
- Deliver
teaching programmes using a variety of approaches including: patient bedside
coaching, mentoring, tutorials, clinical updates, multi-professional teaching
sessions and difficult cases discussions
- Ensuring that
practices of clinical staff are working in accordance with appropriate
professional guidance and best practice
- Assist in the
development and review of protocols and guidelines for professional practice
- Work closely with other key
individuals both internally and externally to support practice developments to
improve patient care.
- Work with all healthcare
staff to ensure that all practitioners have a clear understanding of
accountability through the HCPC/NMC Code and Standards for Health Care Support
Workers.
- To effectively support the
provision of the highest possible standard of physical, psychological, social
and care for patients, their relatives and friends.
- Provide training in response
to developmental needs identified in organisational training needs analysis and
training plans, local and national developments and initiatives.
- Facilitate the development,
implementation and evaluation of best clinical guidelines, policies and
protocols
- Participate in the process of
standard setting and professional developments to facilitate continuous
improvements in practice and the quality of care provided.
- Identify and report potential
issues or concerns which may compromise the quality of patient care, liaising
with Ward Sisters/Charge nurses/ Matrons as appropriate.
- Demonstrate, skills in
multi-professional team working and leadership that responds to the changing
needs of patients and assist/enable colleagues to acquire those
multi-professional team skills
- Participate, support and role
model to other colleagues skilled and competent practice in the clinical
setting.
- To work consistently with
colleagues to improve all aspects of care by providing on-going support, advice
and by facilitating their ownership of their own learning.
- Understand and demonstrate to
other colleagues good current clinical practice as well as emerging clinical
practice which must be supported by nationally based care standards that are
empirically/research based.
- Provide support for staff in
effectively addressing concerns and where required provide support to
investigate clinical incidents or complaints in line with hospital policy.
- Work with colleagues to
promote a culture positive of reporting concerns, incidents related to patient
quality and safety.
- To provide a skills and
competency based approach to the training, development and support of all staff
and health care support worker staff across the organisation.
- To act appropriately in the
event of any accidents and emergencies, and to report any incident according to
hospital policy.
- To abide by the legal and
statutory rules relating to nursing practice and to maintain a standard of
conduct in accordance with the HCPC/NMC Code and Hospital Policies.
Training and Education
-
Co-ordinate
and develop specific programmes of training and education to support
improvements in practice using a wide range of approaches to deliver this.
-
To
actively promote and facilitate a learning environment in clinical areas
through a wide range of approaches.
-
Attend
key groups around training and education both internally and externally and
provide feedback.
-
To
carry out dedicated teaching/presentations internally and externally as
identified.
-
To
be informed of local, regional/network and national health and social care
developments and disseminate to other team members
Development
-
Acts
as a professional/educational resource for all staff in the clinical areas,
role modelling the use of reflective practice and professional learning.
-
Facilitate
learning through continuing professional development and training needs
analysis.
-
To
plan self-development and undertake relevant training to further develop the
role in conjunction with the Head of Department.
-
To
seek assistance in aspects which require development.
-
To
keep abreast of current research and to use this as a basis for professional practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice.
- Acute experience
- Experience of working in different practice settings
- Proven leadership experience
- Experience of change management and undertaking teaching presentation
Desirable
- Experience of Audit and Research
Qualifications
Essential
- Current live registration on the relevant part of the NMC/HCPC register
- Educated to First Degree level, or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards, or equivalent recognised / recordable Teaching Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to present to diverse groups of people of varying numbers
- Effective teaching and facilitation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Developed IT skills
- Clinically proficient in area of expertise and clinical skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a challenging and dynamic way
- Ability to use own initiative and use problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and manage competing demands
- Ability to demonstrate self and organisational awareness
Desirable
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations locally and nationally
- Critical thinker
- An understanding of the challenges facing clinical areas
- An ability to articulate a broad knowledge and understanding of the NHS agenda.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice.
- Acute experience
- Experience of working in different practice settings
- Proven leadership experience
- Experience of change management and undertaking teaching presentation
Desirable
- Experience of Audit and Research
Qualifications
Essential
- Current live registration on the relevant part of the NMC/HCPC register
- Educated to First Degree level, or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards, or equivalent recognised / recordable Teaching Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to present to diverse groups of people of varying numbers
- Effective teaching and facilitation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Developed IT skills
- Clinically proficient in area of expertise and clinical skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a challenging and dynamic way
- Ability to use own initiative and use problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and manage competing demands
- Ability to demonstrate self and organisational awareness
Desirable
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations locally and nationally
- Critical thinker
- An understanding of the challenges facing clinical areas
- An ability to articulate a broad knowledge and understanding of the NHS agenda.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
