The CSF will work alongside the ED PDN to develop and maintain high standards of evidence-based nursing through staff education and clinical practice. They will facilitate the development of service-based educational programmes and act as a member of the senior nursing team demonstrating clinical expertise.
Main duties of the job
* To work in accordance with the NMC: The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives and the MTW policies and procedures.
* To ensure own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge.
* To work clinically in all areas of ED on a regular, planned basis, supporting individual nursing staff in developing their practice.
* To produce written accounts from each clinical facilitation.
* In conjunction with the Practice Development Nurse, contribute towards S.M.A.R.T. goal setting if needed.
* To work with the ED PDN to devise and deliver ED specific training such as Triage, ED specific induction, Trauma, band 5 development, minor injuries, Foundations of Emergency Care.
* To work effectively as part of the multi-professional team, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date, which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction, you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics. The programme is full-time and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions, and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Practice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Award in Education and Training - level 3
* Certificate in Education and Training - level 4
* Diploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6
Experience/Knowledge
* Post-registration clinical experience in an Emergency Department.
* Experience of supporting others.
* Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
* Experience at Band 6 within an Emergency department.
* Experience of delivering training.
Skills
* Current ILS
* Triage and Minor injury competent
* Good teaching and assessing skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
* Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way.
* ALS or equivalent
* PNA
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
359-6731805-T3
Job locations
Maidstone Hospital & Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
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