Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for teaching and training to continue to develop and maintain a cross-site education programme that promotes best practice and standardisation of care and documentation.
You should have a minimum of two years as a Band 6 senior nurse in Critical Care and have extensive knowledge of all aspects of Critical Care, along with an accredited post graduate Critical Care qualification and post graduate clinical education qualification. You should be confident to share knowledge, undertake teaching and training sessions, make assessments of professional practice, and be able to action plan and set objectives to enhance competency. Proven teaching history and teaching/mentorship qualification along with excellent interpersonal skills are essential. You should possess the ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery.
The role involves supporting new staff to Critical Care and participating in direct clinical training at the bedside as well as structured teaching sessions for groups of staff. As the Band 7 Clinical Educator you will work with the Band 7 Clinical Educator in Scarborough, senior staff and trained mentors to set objectives and assess competency of nursing staff in Critical Care.
You will be based predominantly at York Hospital but will be required to work across the Trust.
The post may become Permanent at the end of this Fixed Term/Secondment.
Main duties of the job
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Responsibilities of the role will include delivery of training programmes, interaction with Higher Education providers, audit and guideline development. As a senior nurse you will play a key role in the ongoing development of the Critical Care Strategy.
The post holder will:
- play an essential role supporting the Lead Nurse and Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses by facilitating education, training and practice development within the Critical Care Unit and Care Group, in establishing a high standard of education for all clinically based staff.
- work closely with the Lead Clinical Educator in York and the Clinical educator in Scarborough to facilitate cross site education.
- work in partnership with the Senior Nurse team, and will be responsible for implementing evidence-based, patient focused practice.
- work within the clinical area, working with staff to facilitate the development of skills in order to integrate education and practice development, thus enhancing quality care delivery from both registered and unregistered workforce.
- lead and facilitate audit and research and will function as a role model for staff within the clinical area, enabling and supporting the development of interdisciplinary and cross city working to ensure the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- First Level Degree Education
- Accredited Critical Care qualification
- Specialist knowledge of education, training and practice development to master level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience at a senior level within nursing (junior sister/charge nurse level or above) within Critical Care
- Delivery of education and training within clinical area Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Clinical & Quality governance frameworks
Behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
Practical Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required develop team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- First Level Degree Education
- Accredited Critical Care qualification
- Specialist knowledge of education, training and practice development to master level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience at a senior level within nursing (junior sister/charge nurse level or above) within Critical Care
- Delivery of education and training within clinical area Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Clinical & Quality governance frameworks
Behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
Practical Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required develop team members
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).
