An exciting opportunity to join our Award-winning Emergency Department. Through facilitation, education and training, the post holder supports clinical practice in the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs. Acts as a resource to support professional development of staff. Improves practice based upon evidence and research thereby enabling new skills and competencies to be introduced that will enhance the quality of care delivered to the patients. Support the Matron and senior management team in managing both clinical and professional development issues concerning patients within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Through facilitation, education and training, supports clinical practice in the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs. The post holder will act as a resource to support professional development of staff, improving practice based upon evidence and research thereby enabling new skills and competencies to be introduced that will enhance the quality of care delivered to children. The post holder will support the Matron and senior management team in managing both clinical and professional development issues concerning children and young people within the Trust.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
* A minimum experience of 4 years in a Band 6 post within UEC.
* Evidence of continuing education and study essential.
* Extensive and recent experience and knowledge of Emergency nursing.
* Ability to provide evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
* Ability to provide evidence of applying theory to practice and improving the patient experience.
* Competent and confident in a range of clinical skills; central lines, NIV, medication administration, etc.
* Experience of leading a team Classroom teaching experience.
* Experience of working with a range of different learners.
* Previous experience of managing a team.
Knowledge
* Inspire others and act as a role model.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships.
* Application of emotional intelligence.
* Evidence of coaching others.
Qualifications and training
* RSCN / RN Child Degree / post Registration equivalent (or evidence of near completion of post registration degree).
* Evidence of previous teaching /Educational delivery.
* EPLS/ APLS.
* Teaching qualification. Attained or Working towards Masters Degree relevant to Nursing.
* Professional Nurse Advocate.
* Evidence of formal leadership training.
* Diploma in Management.
* PG cert in clinical education/lecturing and teaching or NMC lecturer Practitioner qualification.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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