Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for
an experienced Critical Care Nurse with a passion for education to promote clinical excellence by providing
education, advice and support for nurses and other health professionals within
the Integrated Critical Care Units.
As a Clinical
Educator, you will be responsible for the supervision, support and education of
junior staff members of the ICU team. You will be accountable for ensuring that
agreed professional standards are reflected in clinical practice and be
responsible for the provision of highly specialist expertise/training to
nursing, and other support staff working within the units. You will also be responsible
for assisting the Critical Care Manager in the provision of ongoing education
and training for practitioners throughout the organisation working with acutely
/ critically ill patients. You will therefore need to be motivated and flexible
to help meet any challenges arising, and have significant critical care
expertise
Main duties of the job
The primary
purpose of this role is to develop and deliver on-going education, training and
support for all members of the MDT.
Identify all opportunities
for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and
informally.
Undertake a
Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training, support ward and
departmental sisters/charge nurses to ensure mandatory training is compliant
with Trust standard.
Act as a champion
for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional
practices are in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements,
and Trust Policy.
May be required
to undertake a Team Lead role.
Deputise for the
Critical Care Manager where appropriate.
To support the
provision of ongoing education and training for practitioners throughout the
organisation working with acutely / critically ill patients.
Assist
in the co-ordination, delivery and assessment of HEI-validated modules within
STSFT
To continuously
drive practice development and improve clinical standards in critical care in
line with the Clinical Governance Framework.
To maintain the
delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment including
the care delivered, setting of nursing standards and leadership of the team
working clinically with staff where needed to help the acquisition of skills,
knowledge and competence.
Provide SIM
sessions and bedside teaching.
Ensure STSFT is
compliant with GPICS standards.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver on-going education, training
and support for all members of the MDT.
Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both
formally and informally.
Undertake a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate,
support ward and departmental sisters/charge nurses to ensure mandatory training is
compliant with Trust standard.
Act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that
professional practices are in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
requirements, and Trust Policy.
May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
Deputise for the Critical Care where appropriate.
To work as part of the critical care education team to ensure the provision of ongoing
education and training for practitioners throughout the organisation working with acutely
/ critically ill patients
Assist in the co-ordination, delivery and assessment of HEI-validated modules within the
STSFT, including the Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing.
To continuously drive practice development and improve clinical standards in critical care
in line with the Clinical Governance Framework.
Contribute to corporate training and education. May lead practice development
initiatives.
To maintain the delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment
including the care delivered, setting of nursing standards and leadership of the team
working clinically with staff where needed to help the acquisition of skills, knowledge and
competence.
To provide a nursing lead as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Patient and Staff advocacy
Influence change and development of practice, utilising the most recent evidence base.
Contribute to and complete performance review of nursing staff.
Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
Maintain discipline within the clinical area, abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure
Policies.
Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes
and disseminate the results.
To deliver a competency-based induction, where appropriate, for new staff and students
to the Directorate.
Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision, ensuring this is a support mechanism
available to all staff and which is embedded in practice.
Identify areas of good practice and provide opportunities for staff to share this across the
organisation.
Must lead by example and motivate and empower others.
Support newly qualified / appointed staff to complete the National Competency
Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (Steps 1-3) within 2 years of appointment.
Monitor progress of learner.
Support ICCU / ICU team leaders in the identification and support of staff
members struggling to meet the expected standards of performance.
Develop, refine and deliver education and training provision to complement and
reinforce learning achieved in Higher Educational Institutes.
Develop, refine and deliver assessments of competence on completion of step 1
3 competencies to ensure validity and reliability of the training received,
emphasising practice based and simulation modalities.
Ensure a minimum of 50% of registered staff within the units are in possession of the
national post registration award in critical care nursing (CC3N 2016, GPICS 2015 NHSE
Adult Critical Care Service Specification 2014).
Contribute to the clinical work of the critical care units, undertaking clinical duties and
sharing specialist knowledge and skills in the care of level 3, level 2 and level 1 patients.
Monitor and report levels of staff competence both locally and regionally.
Provide direct clinical coaching / teaching to nurses undergoing SLEDD training.
Undertake competency assessment of nurses undergoing SLEDD training.
Maintain personal clinical competence in SLEDD delivery.
Collaborate with the Critical Care Manager / Co-ordinator to ensure Renal Replacement
Therapy (RRT) delivery 24/7.
Supervise and manage learners attached to ICCU
Act as Adult Area Educational Lead for HEIs supplying learners
Allocate appropriate Mentors / Preceptors to learners
Maintain database of Mentors and sign-off mentors
Provide pastoral support for Learners
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact:
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver on-going education, training
and support for all members of the MDT.
Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both
formally and informally.
Undertake a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate,
support ward and departmental sisters/charge nurses to ensure mandatory training is
compliant with Trust standard.
Act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that
professional practices are in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
requirements, and Trust Policy.
May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
Deputise for the Critical Care where appropriate.
To work as part of the critical care education team to ensure the provision of ongoing
education and training for practitioners throughout the organisation working with acutely
/ critically ill patients
Assist in the co-ordination, delivery and assessment of HEI-validated modules within the
STSFT, including the Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing.
To continuously drive practice development and improve clinical standards in critical care
in line with the Clinical Governance Framework.
Contribute to corporate training and education. May lead practice development
initiatives.
To maintain the delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment
including the care delivered, setting of nursing standards and leadership of the team
working clinically with staff where needed to help the acquisition of skills, knowledge and
competence.
To provide a nursing lead as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Patient and Staff advocacy
Influence change and development of practice, utilising the most recent evidence base.
Contribute to and complete performance review of nursing staff.
Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
Maintain discipline within the clinical area, abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure
Policies.
Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes
and disseminate the results.
To deliver a competency-based induction, where appropriate, for new staff and students
to the Directorate.
Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision, ensuring this is a support mechanism
available to all staff and which is embedded in practice.
Identify areas of good practice and provide opportunities for staff to share this across the
organisation.
Must lead by example and motivate and empower others.
Support newly qualified / appointed staff to complete the National Competency
Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (Steps 1-3) within 2 years of appointment.
Monitor progress of learner.
Support ICCU / ICU team leaders in the identification and support of staff
members struggling to meet the expected standards of performance.
Develop, refine and deliver education and training provision to complement and
reinforce learning achieved in Higher Educational Institutes.
Develop, refine and deliver assessments of competence on completion of step 1
3 competencies to ensure validity and reliability of the training received,
emphasising practice based and simulation modalities.
Ensure a minimum of 50% of registered staff within the units are in possession of the
national post registration award in critical care nursing (CC3N 2016, GPICS 2015 NHSE
Adult Critical Care Service Specification 2014).
Contribute to the clinical work of the critical care units, undertaking clinical duties and
sharing specialist knowledge and skills in the care of level 3, level 2 and level 1 patients.
Monitor and report levels of staff competence both locally and regionally.
Provide direct clinical coaching / teaching to nurses undergoing SLEDD training.
Undertake competency assessment of nurses undergoing SLEDD training.
Maintain personal clinical competence in SLEDD delivery.
Collaborate with the Critical Care Manager / Co-ordinator to ensure Renal Replacement
Therapy (RRT) delivery 24/7.
Supervise and manage learners attached to ICCU
Act as Adult Area Educational Lead for HEIs supplying learners
Allocate appropriate Mentors / Preceptors to learners
Maintain database of Mentors and sign-off mentors
Provide pastoral support for Learners
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact:
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Research or audit experience
- Extensive critical care experience, some of which will be at a senior
- level
- Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad
- range of complex and technically challenging skills
- Evidence of extensive portfolio of clinical experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable
- equivalent experience
- Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care
- Completion of National Critical Care Competencies programme, steps
- 1-3
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Management experience/qualification
- Leadership experience/qualification
- Evidence of working towards step 4 Critical Care Competencies
- Postgraduate certificate / Diploma in Education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge and skills in critical care delivery
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious
- information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the delivery of SLEDD
- Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or
- project-specific policy context
- Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education/ training
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a
- multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling
- Policy.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g.
- syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Research or audit experience
- Extensive critical care experience, some of which will be at a senior
- level
- Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad
- range of complex and technically challenging skills
- Evidence of extensive portfolio of clinical experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable
- equivalent experience
- Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care
- Completion of National Critical Care Competencies programme, steps
- 1-3
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Management experience/qualification
- Leadership experience/qualification
- Evidence of working towards step 4 Critical Care Competencies
- Postgraduate certificate / Diploma in Education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge and skills in critical care delivery
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious
- information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the delivery of SLEDD
- Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or
- project-specific policy context
- Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education/ training
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a
- multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling
- Policy.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g.
- syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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