Job overview
The CSF will work along side 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
1. 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.
2. To ensure own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge
3. To work clinically in all areas of ED on a regular, planned basis, supporting individual nursing staff in developing their practice.
4. To produce written accounts from each clinical facilitation.
5. In conjunction with the Practice Development Nurse, contribute towards S.M.A.R.T. goal setting if needed.
6. 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.
7. To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main 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 (please email if this is problematic) 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. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered General Nurse
9. Practice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
10. Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
11. Award in Education and Training – level 3
12. Certificate in Education and Training – level 4
13. Diploma in Education and Training – level 5 or 6
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Post-registration clinical experience in an Emergency Department.
15. Experience of supporting others.
16. Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable criteria
17. Experience at Band 6 within and Emergency department.
18. Experience of delivering training.
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Current ILS
20. Triage and Minor injury competent
21. Good teaching and assessing skills.
22. Good IT skills
23. Good communication skills
24. Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
25. Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way.
Desirable criteria
26. ALS or equivalent
27. Trauma experience
28. PNA
29. Evaluation skills