Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date 17/02/2025 Planned Interview Date 24/02/2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the clinical education team delivering evidence-based, high-quality education and training within gynaecology services in the Womens CSU. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic gynaecology nurse who can be a visible and approachable role model. You will support staff by working alongside them, developing competencies and clinical skills, including assisting with ambulatory procedures, such as colposcopy and hysteroscopy. You must have sound knowledge of the evidence base, be innovative and proactive with excellent organisation and communication skills with an interest in supporting the future development of training and education. We welcome applications from any gynaecology nurse with post-registration experience. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Should you require any further information, please contact - Sarah Harrington, Matron sarah.harrington12nhs.net Main duties of the job The Jobholder will play an essential role supporting Nursing and Midwifery (including ODP) education by facilitating education, training and practice development within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The job holder will facilitate the development of clinical staff both registered and unregistered. The job holder will support the assessment of the quality of clinical and other practice learning environments and implement interventions for improvement. The job holder will support mentors/assessors and clinical professional development for preceptorship. The job holder will support the development of clinical practice mentors and key trainers, providing supervision through on-site support and continuous professional development activities. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. To support, educate and develop registered and unregistered staff in their clinical role and competencies in order to deliver high quality evidence based care for service users. The post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of education and training of registered and unregistered nursing staff. About us Our staff are there every step of the way for the women of Leeds and across the region: Every day we support women and their families in bringing 29 new babies into the world, and (we think) the best place to be born, Yorkshire We are at the cutting edge of fertility treatment, helping 1,500 couples in their hope of completing their family every year, and we are so proud to be able to say our success rates are the best for NHS fertility treatments in the North of England. We are there for mothers, sisters, daughters and friends who need gynaecology and urogynaecology care, specialising in minimal access and day case surgery, helping women to get well and back on their feet so they can enjoy their lives again. Every day across the UK, 58 women receive the devastating news that they have a gynaecological cancer. In Leeds 12 women every day are referred to Leeds Womens by their GP to investigate cancer signs and symptoms. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-WOM-118 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities The Jobholder will play an essential role supporting Nursing and Midwifery (including ODP) education by facilitating education, training and practice development within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The job holder will facilitate the development of clinical staff both registered and unregistered. The job holder will support the assessment of the quality of clinical and other practice learning environments and implement interventions for improvement. The job holder will support mentors/assessors and clinical professional development for preceptorship. The job holder will support the development of clinical practice mentors and key trainers, providing supervision through on-site support and continuous professional development activities. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. To support, educate and develop registered and unregistered staff in their clinical role and competencies in order to deliver high quality evidence based care for service users. The post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of education and training of registered and unregistered nursing staff. They will work in collaboration with the senior management team to maintain and project the vision and objectives of the service and ensure that they are embedded in practice. They will identify and celebrate good practice and share with local and Trust teams. The post holder will lead by example, will be responsible for disseminating good practice and actively challenging assumptions, practice and performance where appropriate. Please see attached document for full job description and personal specification Job description Job responsibilities The Jobholder will play an essential role supporting Nursing and Midwifery (including ODP) education by facilitating education, training and practice development within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The job holder will facilitate the development of clinical staff both registered and unregistered. The job holder will support the assessment of the quality of clinical and other practice learning environments and implement interventions for improvement. The job holder will support mentors/assessors and clinical professional development for preceptorship. The job holder will support the development of clinical practice mentors and key trainers, providing supervision through on-site support and continuous professional development activities. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. To support, educate and develop registered and unregistered staff in their clinical role and competencies in order to deliver high quality evidence based care for service users. The post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of education and training of registered and unregistered nursing staff. They will work in collaboration with the senior management team to maintain and project the vision and objectives of the service and ensure that they are embedded in practice. They will identify and celebrate good practice and share with local and Trust teams. The post holder will lead by example, will be responsible for disseminating good practice and actively challenging assumptions, practice and performance where appropriate. Please see attached document for full job description and personal specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / ODP Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Desirable Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards. Skills & Behaviours Essential Willing to undergo training as necessary Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrating evidence based practice, promoting best practice and providing challenge when appropriate Evaluate and evidence the impact of support and change Evidence of continuous professional development of clinical skills Ability to teach, supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff Able to present information to large groups of multi-professionals. Self-confidence; used to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail. Leadership and management skills Teaching and assessing skills Preceptorship skills Organisational and Time management skills Quality improvement skills Understanding of evidence-based practice research conscious Other Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post Competent in organising own workload and that of others. Good problem solving and decision making abilities Coaching Skills Able to use word processing applications & current digital systems Can evidence excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Including sensitive persuasive communication e.g. in supporting staff members through remedial processes Good self-motivation and able to motivate staff Assertiveness, influencing and persuasion skills Able to deliver feedback effectively Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Experience Essential Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Clinical Experience within the specialty. Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and structures Support and assist in Identifying learning needs of individuals and teams and develop learning programmes to ensure these are met. Facilitate staff to achieve competencies. Facilitate a culture of shared learning. Routinely plan and deliver teaching session/programmes in a range of settings e.g. formal/informal Desirable Understanding of training needs in relation to post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / ODP Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Desirable Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards. Skills & Behaviours Essential Willing to undergo training as necessary Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrating evidence based practice, promoting best practice and providing challenge when appropriate Evaluate and evidence the impact of support and change Evidence of continuous professional development of clinical skills Ability to teach, supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff Able to present information to large groups of multi-professionals. Self-confidence; used to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail. Leadership and management skills Teaching and assessing skills Preceptorship skills Organisational and Time management skills Quality improvement skills Understanding of evidence-based practice research conscious Other Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post Competent in organising own workload and that of others. Good problem solving and decision making abilities Coaching Skills Able to use word processing applications & current digital systems Can evidence excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Including sensitive persuasive communication e.g. in supporting staff members through remedial processes Good self-motivation and able to motivate staff Assertiveness, influencing and persuasion skills Able to deliver feedback effectively Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Experience Essential Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Clinical Experience within the specialty. Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and structures Support and assist in Identifying learning needs of individuals and teams and develop learning programmes to ensure these are met. Facilitate staff to achieve competencies. Facilitate a culture of shared learning. Routinely plan and deliver teaching session/programmes in a range of settings e.g. formal/informal Desirable Understanding of training needs in relation to post 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)