Job summary
Due to an exciting investment in children's services within
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, an exciting opportunity has
arisen for an experienced childrens nurse to work as a Band 7 Clinical
Educator for Children and Young people working across all sites at County
Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, dynamic experienced clinical paediatric nurse to support the
nursing team and the unit managers in
taking the CYP service forward. The successful candidate will be supporting new
ways of working, delivering high standards of care whilst having the
opportunity to expand their knowledge with all members of the MDT.
The post holder will need to show good
communication and teamwork skills while being able to work on their own
projects and developments. They must have excellent teaching and assessing
skills and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of clinical development in
nursing practise.
Main duties of the job
To develop and deliver education plans , competency based
training programmes and support activities relating to clinical nurse
education, training and development, and multi professional team working.
Collect, evaluate and analyse
data, and make judgements on the clinical implications of the evidence and
writing relevant reports and presentations in order to initiate change and
service improvement.
To work closely with the Patient
Safety and Governance Nursing team for Paediatrics and Neonates to ensure key
messages are shared and best practice is embedded in every day working.
Initiates and facilitates the development of programmes of
clinical care through dissemination of knowledge and effective educational
interventions within sphere of their influence.
To spend time working alongside
staff members clincally to develop their skills and knowledge in their
practice.
Acts as a role model to demonstrate the highest professional
standards.
Offer professional development advice to nurses, patients
and carers relating to
all areas of practice within the
Clinical environment
To be able to work cross site.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Educator will provide leadership and direction
to the staff within care pathways for which they are accountable, to ensure
delivery of safe, high quality care in line with the organisations strategic
vision. The post holder must be able to motivate teams to reach their full
potential by provision of exemplary clinical and professional line management
skills including hands on clinical practice and provision of education and
training.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
The post holder will be responsible for the training and development
of workforce and ensure evidence based
practice is adhered to.
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership
developing a culture of engagement to enable and empower others.
To develop a culture of ownership of learning and quality improvement,
facilitating a collaborative team working aligned with a robust governance and
assurance framework.
To work closely with the Patient Safety and Governance
Nursing team for Paediatrics and Neonates to ensure key messages are shared and
best practice is embedded in every day working.
Work collaboratively across Trust paediatric services and
local and national working groups as required representing paediatric services
across a variety of professional platforms.
The post holder will exercise accountability
as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, demonstrating professional
leadership standards at all times.
To be able to work across site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Educator will provide leadership and direction
to the staff within care pathways for which they are accountable, to ensure
delivery of safe, high quality care in line with the organisations strategic
vision. The post holder must be able to motivate teams to reach their full
potential by provision of exemplary clinical and professional line management
skills including hands on clinical practice and provision of education and
training.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
The post holder will be responsible for the training and development
of workforce and ensure evidence based
practice is adhered to.
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership
developing a culture of engagement to enable and empower others.
To develop a culture of ownership of learning and quality improvement,
facilitating a collaborative team working aligned with a robust governance and
assurance framework.
To work closely with the Patient Safety and Governance
Nursing team for Paediatrics and Neonates to ensure key messages are shared and
best practice is embedded in every day working.
Work collaboratively across Trust paediatric services and
local and national working groups as required representing paediatric services
across a variety of professional platforms.
The post holder will exercise accountability
as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, demonstrating professional
leadership standards at all times.
To be able to work across site.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk management. Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills. Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff. Audit & report writing. Presentation skills. IT skills. Involvement in clinical audit projects and/or guideline development. Knowledge of complaints management. Ability to use initiative. Committed to professional and personal development. Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others. Takes ownership of problems
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing Studies or Health related subject
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of study relating to management & leadership
- Level 3 safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject.
- Incident reporting / RCA training
- Duty of candour training
- Project management experience
- APLS/EPLS or equivalent
- Masters in Nursing Studies or Health related subjector equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as nurse leader. Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team. Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague. Proven change management experience. Experience of professional development / appraisal facilitation. Experience in running Simulation training
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working linking with outside agencies. Active participant and strong interest in Evidence Based Practice Group
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse Child Branch
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk management. Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills. Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff. Audit & report writing. Presentation skills. IT skills. Involvement in clinical audit projects and/or guideline development. Knowledge of complaints management. Ability to use initiative. Committed to professional and personal development. Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others. Takes ownership of problems
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing Studies or Health related subject
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of study relating to management & leadership
- Level 3 safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject.
- Incident reporting / RCA training
- Duty of candour training
- Project management experience
- APLS/EPLS or equivalent
- Masters in Nursing Studies or Health related subjector equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as nurse leader. Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team. Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague. Proven change management experience. Experience of professional development / appraisal facilitation. Experience in running Simulation training
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working linking with outside agencies. Active participant and strong interest in Evidence Based Practice Group
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse Child Branch
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
