We have a vacancy of 1 x 26.5 hour Fixed Term/Secondment post and 1 x 30 hour Permanent post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised and committed nurse who is passionate about high standards of quality patient care for patients and families.
In conjunction with the wider Practice Development Team (PDT), you will contribute to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Nursing and Midwifery strategic development by ensuring quality improvement and safe practice are central to the education, training and development process whilst acting as a professional role model and clinical expert.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with Lead Clinical Educator and Clinical Facilitators for Surgery delivering training, education and to support the practice and professional development of all registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Registered Practitioners relating to the care of patients within the Surgery Division and across the Trust as required.
You will also work as part of the Practice Development Team to facilitate training and education to clinical staff Trust wide, ensuring that staff are competent to deliver safe and effective care.
This is an essential post for nurse education in clinical practice and a fundamental requirement of the role is consistent and effective role-modelling and leadership for nurses and other professional groups within the Division and Trust wide.
You must be a registered Nurse with a passion for nurturing and teaching, consistent strong values, and be able to influence change through persistence, diplomacy and vision.
About us
We are committed to ensuring a work-life balance for all our staff by offering full-time and part-time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates from our local communities.
Benefits to you
* 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* NHS Pension Scheme.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
* Career development and training.
* Wellbeing support and activities.
* In-house physiotherapy Service.
* On-site canteens with subsidised meals.
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Work clinically alongside nurses within clinical practice to support transition into clinical teams.
* Delivery of education and training.
* Work closely with the relevant ward managers to identify appropriate preceptors to aid the integration of new starter nurses into their teams and support and delivery of the Trust Preceptorship Programme.
* Develop and utilise innovative teaching styles to enhance skills, optimising and standardising high levels of patient care delivery.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level Registration.
* Experience within an acute trust within a surgical setting.
* Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies.
* Teaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of Quality Governance and its application.
* Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Evidence of previous teaching experience both informal and formal.
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
* Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
* Evidence of leadership qualities.
* Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice.
Desirable
* Band 6 or comparable experience to include completion of the senior band 5 competency pack.
* Demonstration of autonomous practice.
* Evidence of networking across professional boundaries.
* Leadership Course.
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
* Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner.
* Highly motivated.
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
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