An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gastroenterology Team as a Band 6 Clinical Educator.
This post will be working across both Guist and Kimberley wards. We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated band 6 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and motivated team with the aim to support ongoing training and development needs of our department.
This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team. We are looking for someone with a real passion for working with learners such as First post Qualified, Student Nurses those undergoing Return to Practice and Overseas Programmes.
Gastroenterology specialises in a range of disorders/diseases including liver disease, bowel disorders, anorexia nervosa, those needing medical detox from alcohol, and also a range of people needing various forms of enteral feeding.
Alongside these conditions we work very closely with several specialist nursing teams including the Nutrition Support Team, Substance Misuse, Liver, IBD and Mental Health teams. Our Gastro Team also provides specialist medical care for those with eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
* To work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework.
* To work in accordance of Trust Policies & Procedures.
* Continue their own professional development within this role.
* You will be able to work on your own initiative as well as being a key member of the ward team, with the ability and willingness to lead a new and expanding workforce.
* Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with significant experience at Band 5 level.
* Ability to maintain high standards of patient care.
* Possess a high level of motivation and the ability to use your own initiative.
* Experience of managing and leading a clinical area.
Job responsibilities
* To provide support in developing and overseeing an acute medicine educational programme for a range of staff.
* Develop processes to support staff practice, to ensure staff are competent in all aspects of acute medicine and implement recording systems to indicate progress.
* To support Ward Managers for ensuring compliance with Trust mandatory training requirements for all grades of nursing staff.
* Seek opportunities to develop clinical practice and support the writing of clinical guidelines to support advanced nursing practices within the Acute Medical Unit.
* Ensure a high standard of evidence based nursing practice by undertaking clinical audit and research activities.
* Have an awareness of activity throughout the emergency services Directorate and participate in clinical duties as required.
* To promote the role of educator as being one of high value and status and contribute to the trust being seen as a learning organisation.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse with significant years post registration experience
* Experience of working as a mentor in an acute setting
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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