Job summary
The Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) is an experienced Registered Nurse who is committed to developing Pre-registered nurses to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centered care.
They will work closely with nursing staff in practice across partner organizations in Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and develop pre-registration students, their Practice Supervisors and Assessors; to support placements for the BNSSG Bristol Pod of the University of Gloucestershire and Blended Learning Nursing Degree. They will collaborate closely with the Blended Learning Nursing Degree Coach in Practice.
This role is one that is very unique. It covers a wide area across the BNSSG footprint. The PEF will work across lots of different organisations using highly effective communication skills and building great relationships. The PEF will also be able to work in different areas/settings to ensure the students and staff working with students gains the experience and support from the post holder
This role will require the post holder to travel to different locations across all areas served by the BNSSG partnership.
This role is currently under pay review but expected at a band 6
This role is for 15 hours per week / 2 days
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with the University of Gloucestershire as the Higher Education Institutes (HEI) delivering the Blended Learning Nursing Degree programme; and with clinical staff to implement the NMC and HEI requirements in supporting pre-registered nurses to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centered care.
Facilitate the development of post-registered nurses and practitioners to supervise and fairly assess pre-registration nurses. This includes developing the clinical skills of student nurses in practice and simulated practice alongside the Coach in Practice.
Raise awareness of registered practitioners accountability in the context of supervision and assessment and ensuring compliancy with NMC requirements.
Educate and work closely with Supervisors, Assessors, Practice Educators and Education Leads to support student nurses.
Promote the use of CLiP model in practice in suitable areas through the use of negotiating skills, self-awareness and effective communication.
Work towards developing a coaching model in clinical practice where students are encouraged to take the lead in their practice, caring for their own patient group and supporting the learning through identified daily learning outcomes.
Prepare staff and students for the CLiP expectations, for example arranging induction pre-placement for students; facilitating teaching sessions; student and staff presentations in collaboration with the Coach in Practice.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Project Management or willingness to learn
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality
- Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent (FLAP, ENB 998)
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Post graduate Certificate in Education
- Post-registration qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice during working as Band 5 or above.
- Proven track record of leadership including implementing and evaluating change.
- Knowledge of placement coordination within practice and wider health & social care partners
- Knowledge of key principals required to facilitate a clinical placement.
- Knowledge or understanding of the role of a Practice Education Facilitator (PEF)
- Proven track record or working as a preceptor/mentor/facilitator.
- Demonstrates commitment to classroom teaching and learning an empathetic and caring approach to students of different abilities
- Knowledge of adult educational theory and best practice, particularly within classroom teaching
- Proven ability to work independently and using your own initiative
- Proven ability to coordinate people and projects, and establish strong relationships
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity
- Principles Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act
- Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment
- Understanding of your scope of practice
- Knowledge of holistic healthcare
- Experience of working with patients/situations collaboratively within an Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting as an Health care assistant or support worker
Desirable
- Experience of clinical coaching and using the CliP model
- Awareness of the local health economy and the partners of the BNSSG.
- Knowledge of Healthier Togethers aims & objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Project Management or willingness to learn
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality
- Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent (FLAP, ENB 998)
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Post graduate Certificate in Education
- Post-registration qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice during working as Band 5 or above.
- Proven track record of leadership including implementing and evaluating change.
- Knowledge of placement coordination within practice and wider health & social care partners
- Knowledge of key principals required to facilitate a clinical placement.
- Knowledge or understanding of the role of a Practice Education Facilitator (PEF)
- Proven track record or working as a preceptor/mentor/facilitator.
- Demonstrates commitment to classroom teaching and learning an empathetic and caring approach to students of different abilities
- Knowledge of adult educational theory and best practice, particularly within classroom teaching
- Proven ability to work independently and using your own initiative
- Proven ability to coordinate people and projects, and establish strong relationships
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity
- Principles Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act
- Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment
- Understanding of your scope of practice
- Knowledge of holistic healthcare
- Experience of working with patients/situations collaboratively within an Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting as an Health care assistant or support worker
Desirable
- Experience of clinical coaching and using the CliP model
- Awareness of the local health economy and the partners of the BNSSG.
- Knowledge of Healthier Togethers aims & objectives.
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).
