Job summary
Clinical Educator A&E Band 7 - 24 hours available - WCH
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking clinical Educator to join our already established team of qualified band 7 nurses within the Emergency Department at West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven. We are looking for a clinician with commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm, excellent clinical skills, and who are keen to work as part of a hardworking and dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver a comprehensive orientation and induction programme for qualified nursing staff, assistant practitioners and Health Care Assistants, acting as a clinical role model, working collaboratively to develop and deliver an ongoing programme of training and education for the A&E department.
2. Contribute to the development of department policies, guidelines and scope of nursing practice.
3. Be a clinical expert in all levels of Emergency Care Nursing and provide "hands on" supervision of staff in clinical practice to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
4. In conjunction with team leaders and clinical staff of the unit, be responsible for the assessment, supervision and development of all members of the nursing team.
5. Undertake audits and reviews of practice and policies within the unit.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
* youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
* the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
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Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
1. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
2. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
3. Flexible working Scheme
4. Excellent opportunities for development
5. Competitive NHS Pension scheme
6. Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
7. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First level Registered Nurse with active registration.
* Teaching certificate or equivalent.
* Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
* Specialist post registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent
Desirable
* Leadership certificate or equivalent.
* Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
* Masters in education
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Delivery of formal/informal teaching programmes or of supporting training others
* Experience of supporting newly qualified health care professionals in a clinical setting
* Mentoring and setting learning objectives.
* Leadership experience
* Monitoring and setting standards
* Work collaboratively in the development of departmental policies/standard operating procedures
* Change management
Desirable
* Evidence of developing training packages
* Data collection and audit
* Clinical supervision
* Coaching Experience
* Vulnerable adults and mental capacity issues
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Continuing professional development portfolio
* Knowledge of preceptorship
* Presentation, facilitation and coaching skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Excellent Record keeping and report writing
* Ability to motivate team working
* Ability to work independently using initiative appropriately
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
* Leadership skills
Desirable
* Project Development skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
WCH
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
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