Main area Emergency Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 23 hours per week Hours Part time - 23 hours per week (Days, nights and weekends) Job ref 388-7012219-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Emergency Department Town Torbay Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/04/2025 23:59
Practice Educator Emergency Department (Band 6)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Emergency Department Practice Educator (Band 6) 23 hours per week
Our Emergency Department Education Team is looking for a highly motivated, well organised and innovative Band 6 registered nurse to join support our current registered workforce.
You will support the Education, Learning and Development of clinical staff. This includes establishing and promoting clinical skills development and knowledge within the Emergency Department. Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce ‘fit for purpose’ and ‘fit for practice’.
In partnership with Plymouth University, support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre- and Post-Registration programmes. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the Emergency Admission Units. Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
* Assist with the planning, delivery, coordination of mandatory / statutory / induction training for nursing staff within the Division in line with Trust policy and NHSLA standard.
* Take a key role in the implementation of the Divisional “strategy” for education, training and development for nursing / AHPs and other identified staff groups.
* Liaise with other groups to develop and deliver multi professional and inter-professional education.
* Utilise information from appraisal process to assist with the coordination of a Training Needs Analysis.
* Work with the Departmental Practice Education Lead to influence programme and curriculum development representing the emergency department.
Working for our organisation
The Emergency Department (ED) assesses, treats and admits or discharges over 75,000 emergency patients per year and has an admission rate of 60 – 100 patients per day.
Key working relationships
* Education and Practice Development Lead, AHP leads, Matrons, Sister/ Charge Nurses, Lead Nurses, Quality and Safety Coordinators, Assistant Director of Nursing.
* Local HEI’s, Education Teams in other Trusts, outside agencies.
Key result areas
* These will be identified and agreed at interview and yearly appraisal.
* These additional responsibilities may change on an annual basis and work towards increasing the clinical and management skills of the individual.
We are a forward thinking progressive department, and we value every team members opinion, as we all bring experience and knowledge that challenges us to think differently.
As such we pride ourselves in enabling staff both within the Directorate and across the organisation to progress to achieve their full potential, making a positive difference to their lives and those they care for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
* 2 years ED experience.
* Evidence of teaching.
* Evidence of ED specific clinical skills.
* Teaching qualification.
* ALS/APLS equivalent.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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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