Practice Educator

Job summary

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

o To address or escalate any issues which pose a risk to patients, staff, the organisation or other relevant stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.

o To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of the Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

o To live and role model the Trust values:o Communicationo Attitudeo Responsibilityo Equityo Safety

o To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

o To maintain information security in line with relevant legislation and professional requirements.To be responsible for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

Main duties of the job

o Work clinically as required or directed by the Lead Nurse for Education to support the clinical areas in the development of the workforce or in accordance to the organisation's operational pressures.o The post holder will assist the Clinical Education Team in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training and education for the clinical workforce.o Support the Clinical Education Team in supporting staff who are undertaking clinical educational programmes.o Develop/ implement educational programmes and learning environment in line with educational policies and political drivers.o Support the Clinical Education Team in providing student nurses with a positive learning environment whilst on placements.o To escalate any issues in a timely manner to Lead Nurse for Education.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.