Lead Clinical Educator - Surgery - Peterborough
In conjunction with the wider Nursing Practice Development Team contribute to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Nursing and Midwifery strategic development by ensuring quality improvement and safe practice are central to the education, training and development process whilst acting as a professional role model and clinical expert.
Main duties of the job
* Lead and contribute to corporate Practice Development projects associated with National and Trust wide priorities and objectives.
* Contribute to the Practice Development strategy promoting and contributing to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care and best practice in the clinical setting. To include undertaking Nursing medication administration competency assessments and other associated assessments.
* Assist in the delivery of mandatory education and training across the Trust.
* Function as a role model for nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHP's) and all staff across the organisation.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
* Flexible working opportunities;
* Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
* Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
* Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
* Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
* On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 4 Years experience within an acute Trust.
* Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies.
Experience
* Evidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
* Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
* Evidence of leadership qualities.
* Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice.
* Completion of a Leadership Course.
* 3 years experience at senior level (Band 6).
* Demonstration of autonomous practice.
* Evidence of networking across professional boundaries.
Knowledge
* Understanding of Quality Governance and its application.
* Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Evidence of previous teaching experience both informal and formal.
Key Skills
* Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
* Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner.
* Highly motivated.
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.
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