Job Summary
Are you passionate about teaching, supporting, training, and developing our new and existing nursing team workforce? If so, this is the role for you!
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Practice Educator/Facilitator within the Medical division.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, independent and committed registered nurse with NMC registration and with a desire to improve practice and knowledge. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities. The post holder will be responsible for continuing educational professional development within General Specialist Medicine and any other Trust site as required.
If you are interested in working with us, would like further information or wish to come for an informal visit, please contact:
Gill O'Shea - gill.o'shea@nhs.net Ext 01932 722618
Main Duties of the Job
1. Support the clinical development of registered nurses and HCSW alongside the Ward Managers to complete competencies.
2. Support nursing induction alongside the Corporate team and facilitate its delivery and evaluation.
3. Work closely with Ward Managers to support and develop staff within the Division.
4. Function as a practicing professional working directly alongside the registered nurses and HCSW in clinical practice.
5. To undertake competency assessment of Nursing staff in practice as required.
About Us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Providing Educational support within the division of Specialist Medicine. Please see the attached job descriptions for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registration
* Specialist professional knowledge
Desirable
* PGCert in Education
Experience
Essential
* Experience at Band 6 with keen interest in Education
* Evidence of teaching/facilitating group and individual learner
* Able to work independently, manage own workload
* Evidence of leading on change management/Harms Free care
Desirable
* Experience within a clinical teaching role
* Underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
Knowledge
Essential
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Desirable
* Understanding of healthcare provision, together with awareness and appreciation of current NHS policy and priorities
Skills
Essential
* You can communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
* Able to teach/facilitate learning in both classroom and clinical environments
* Able to assess competence and level of understanding
* Able to give effective feedback
Desirable
* You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's Website
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