This is a 12-month fixed term secondment post. If seeking a secondment please ensure you have the approval of your line manager for release.
The reduction of hospital acquireddecondition is one of the key Trust priorities at BHNFT. We are now looking torecruit a Deconditioning Practice Educator to support the nursing and alliedhealth professional workforce across both our medical and surgical CBUs whoshare our enthusiasm and dedication for promoting leadership and educationwithin clinical teams.
This role will work within clinicalareas to support nursing staff, clinical staff and Allied Health Professionals to develop bothclinical skills and knowledge about hospital acquired deconditioning throughpractical training sessions, in the moment teaching, working alongside andoffering pastoral support. The post holder will work alongside teams to developand embed ward based initiatives to reduce hospital acquired deconditioning.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Educator role isdesigned to influence the quality of the clinical care and the environment byproviding support, educational input and development activities for registeredand unregistered healthcare staff, allied health professionals and students onpre-registration training programs.
The role aims to enhance the qualityof practice and positively contribute to the current and future healthcareprofessional workforce through providing department specific education andtraining, and expanding the knowledge base of nursing staff within thedepartment, with a key focus on the reduction of deconditioning of patientswhilst in hospital. The post holder will work in close co-operation with allmembers of the Multi-disciplinary team, and senior nursing teams.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
* Knowledge of national and local agenda for Deconditioning
* Knowledge around specific needs of department specific patient needs
* Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the NMC or Allied Health Professional Registered with the HCPC
* Evidence of post registration personal and professional development.
* Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. Practice Assessor
* Professional Nurse Advocate or equivalent or working towards
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
* In around 100 words please give an example where you have helped to improve the service of your department?
Experience
* Substantial and relevant post-registration experience
* Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to learners in practice
* Experience of working within teams
* Extensive experience of working in a health care setting clinical setting
* Experience in delivering training packages
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.
Deputy Associate Director of Nursing CBU1
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