Job summary
We
will consider exceptional candidates who express a specific interest in education
& ensuring the provision & management of a high-quality learning
environment, but who do not possess the required post registration
qualification. If successful, such candidates would be appointed at Band 6 and
would progress to a Band 7 post once they have completed Community
Practice Teacher/ Practice Educator qualification.
We are looking for
Community Practice Teacher who is passionate about nursing education & development
to join the Barnsley Neighbourhood Nursing Service
The
service is responsible for delivering nursing care which includes wound
management, chronic disease management, promotion of self-care, administration of IVs & terminal/palliative care
The role will involve holding a caseload within
one of our 6 neighbourhoods, managing & working alongside the team to
support the District Nurse Team Leader, ensuring training & education needs
are met & new starters/established staff are supported
Main duties of the job
As Community Practice Teacher District Nursing you will:
Be responsible for the
education, facilitation & management of District Nursing students, their learning environment, experience, assessment of
practice & verification of competence
Have
resilience & great leadership potential
Have
ability to inspire people & able to motivate/support others through change
to maintain the delivery of proactive & safe care
Demonstrate mentoring skills while encouraging
implementation of innovative practice
Have high level communication/interpersonal
skills to negotiate & establish collaborative partnerships with
patients & care professionals
Have
a key role in training, education & staff development, actively participate in regular
supervision & appraisals contributing
to clinical leadership facilitating a culture of learning/reflective practice
Have a flexible approach to working long days,
weekends, bank holidays
All employees of the
Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the education, facilitation, and management of Specialist Practitioner Qualification District Nursing students (SPQ DN), their learning environment, experience, assessment of practice and verification of competence taking into account their pastoral needs, ensuring the provision and management of a high-quality learning environment, including support for student supervisors who will provide practical experience during placement in their teams.
- To have specialist knowledge/experience and act as a role model to colleagues and students to ensure high standards of care, including supporting clinical innovation and excellence in evidence based clinical practice.
- To undertake caseload holder duties autonomously within the neighbourhood to ensure retention of clinical skills and identify patients form designated caseloads to facilitate the learning of District Nursing Community Specialist Practitioner students (as per District Nurse job description).
- To act as an identified educational lead for the integrated community nursing team, working in collaboration with the DN Clinical Lead, Professional Leads and Network Managers to identify training needs and ensure appropriate development to maintain a competent workforce.
- Devise, develop and deliver education and training for the community nursing workforce in partnership with the Clinical lead where appropriate to teams in the neighbourhoods including advising any service specific induction packages regarding updating DN clinical practice. To act as a preceptor to newly qualified or newly appointed staff.
Lead and promote the principles of multidisciplinary team working, brokering care across partnerships providing high quality, comprehensive and accessible community nursing service to housebound patients.
To be responsible for the assessment of the student proficiencies and sign off students meeting the standards of proficiency for SPQ DN practice.
To fulfil the Learning Environment Manager (LEM) role by overseeing and managing the learning environment for all allocated pre-registration students, working in partnership with Practice Learning Facilitators and local universities to ensure the learning environment meets the requirement of the course and relates theory to practice. Promoting an innovative and high-quality clinical experience and placement.
Work effectively in an integrated partnership way with primary care, secondary care, social care, the independent and voluntary sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the education, facilitation, and management of Specialist Practitioner Qualification District Nursing students (SPQ DN), their learning environment, experience, assessment of practice and verification of competence taking into account their pastoral needs, ensuring the provision and management of a high-quality learning environment, including support for student supervisors who will provide practical experience during placement in their teams.
- To have specialist knowledge/experience and act as a role model to colleagues and students to ensure high standards of care, including supporting clinical innovation and excellence in evidence based clinical practice.
- To undertake caseload holder duties autonomously within the neighbourhood to ensure retention of clinical skills and identify patients form designated caseloads to facilitate the learning of District Nursing Community Specialist Practitioner students (as per District Nurse job description).
- To act as an identified educational lead for the integrated community nursing team, working in collaboration with the DN Clinical Lead, Professional Leads and Network Managers to identify training needs and ensure appropriate development to maintain a competent workforce.
- Devise, develop and deliver education and training for the community nursing workforce in partnership with the Clinical lead where appropriate to teams in the neighbourhoods including advising any service specific induction packages regarding updating DN clinical practice. To act as a preceptor to newly qualified or newly appointed staff.
Lead and promote the principles of multidisciplinary team working, brokering care across partnerships providing high quality, comprehensive and accessible community nursing service to housebound patients.
To be responsible for the assessment of the student proficiencies and sign off students meeting the standards of proficiency for SPQ DN practice.
To fulfil the Learning Environment Manager (LEM) role by overseeing and managing the learning environment for all allocated pre-registration students, working in partnership with Practice Learning Facilitators and local universities to ensure the learning environment meets the requirement of the course and relates theory to practice. Promoting an innovative and high-quality clinical experience and placement.
Work effectively in an integrated partnership way with primary care, secondary care, social care, the independent and voluntary sector.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Demonstration of current continual professional development.
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change
- Leadership and Management.
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Male Catheterisation
- Ear Syringing
- Vaccination and Immunisation
- Syringe Driver
- Relevant teaching qualification
- LTC Related qualification e.g. COPD Diploma
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- District Nurse Qualification
- Community Practice Teacher/Community Practice Educator Qualification or equivalent.
- Recorded Nurse Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post RGN registration
- Substantial demonstrable experience as DN Sister
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice
- Demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teaching Skills
- Health Education/Promotion Skills
- Time Management
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills
- Reliable/Good attendance
- Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS and Primary Care
- Demonstrate good I.T. Skills
Desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Demonstration of current continual professional development.
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change
- Leadership and Management.
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Male Catheterisation
- Ear Syringing
- Vaccination and Immunisation
- Syringe Driver
- Relevant teaching qualification
- LTC Related qualification e.g. COPD Diploma
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- District Nurse Qualification
- Community Practice Teacher/Community Practice Educator Qualification or equivalent.
- Recorded Nurse Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post RGN registration
- Substantial demonstrable experience as DN Sister
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice
- Demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teaching Skills
- Health Education/Promotion Skills
- Time Management
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills
- Reliable/Good attendance
- Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS and Primary Care
- Demonstrate good I.T. Skills
Desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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).
