Job summary
An excellent clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery unit Practice Educator opportunity has arisen at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to join an innovative and dynamic education and training team in our Neuroscience Division. This post will cover the main St Georges Hospital Tooting Site
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the senior sisters, multidisciplinary team and other Trust staff to deliver education and training which is aligned to our service improvements and staff needs ensuring patients are receiving "outstanding care, every time".
Applicants must flexible and be able to work independently to meet the different training and development delivered within our Neurosciences division. The successful candidate will have current specialist knowledge and expertise and be able to demonstrate an ability to lead, facilitate and develop learning in clinical practice.
You will also deputise for other senior members of staff representing the division in meetings, staff management and day to day challenges.
About us
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for south west London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary ,stroke, neuro rehabilitation and trauma care to community services. With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5million catchment, we serve a population of around 5million.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals in London with an international reputation for quality patient care, education and research. We continue to be pioneers in health research and provide high quality teaching and education.
Our focus is always to provide quality patient care and our team values reflect those of the Trust: Excellent, Kind, Responsible and Respect. The dynamic nature of our work makes it very stimulating and exciting place of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Foster an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of the practice area.
- Co-ordinate/facilitate educational activities for registered, non-registered and student nurses within the designated practice area.
- The post holder will establish and maintain links with the various universities. Work will include post-registration course delivery and student nurse feedback/evaluation.
- Improve the patient experience and care standards in the clinical areas.
- Demonstrate a commitment towards the development of professional and clinical practice (self and others).
- To ensure that patient care standards and their experience are exemplary and any poor practice is identified and action plans implemented.
- To actively participate in campaigns related to improving the patients experience, for example Saving Lives, Quality Score Cards and Productive Ward processes.
- To provide visible leadership and support to ensure that the highest standards of patient care is maintained.
- To act as part of a support network for the implementation of preceptorship for newly qualified staff nurses/Overseas Nurse.
- Be one of the recruitment leads for our Neuroscience division and represent the division in recruitment open days.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Foster an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of the practice area.
- Co-ordinate/facilitate educational activities for registered, non-registered and student nurses within the designated practice area.
- The post holder will establish and maintain links with the various universities. Work will include post-registration course delivery and student nurse feedback/evaluation.
- Improve the patient experience and care standards in the clinical areas.
- Demonstrate a commitment towards the development of professional and clinical practice (self and others).
- To ensure that patient care standards and their experience are exemplary and any poor practice is identified and action plans implemented.
- To actively participate in campaigns related to improving the patients experience, for example Saving Lives, Quality Score Cards and Productive Ward processes.
- To provide visible leadership and support to ensure that the highest standards of patient care is maintained.
- To act as part of a support network for the implementation of preceptorship for newly qualified staff nurses/Overseas Nurse.
- Be one of the recruitment leads for our Neuroscience division and represent the division in recruitment open days.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN - 4 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years or more at band 6 or above level working in a Neuroscience Speciality
- Nursing Degree and NMC registration
- Post registration course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Mentorship course or equivalent teaching course
- Participation in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to disease speciality
- Ability to communicate patient information/ education
Desirable
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
- Co-ordination of teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Innovative approach to service delivery
- Experience of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of effective role modelling
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Knowledge of report writing
- Evidence of leading teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of own research & audit
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN - 4 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years or more at band 6 or above level working in a Neuroscience Speciality
- Nursing Degree and NMC registration
- Post registration course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Mentorship course or equivalent teaching course
- Participation in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to disease speciality
- Ability to communicate patient information/ education
Desirable
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
- Co-ordination of teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Innovative approach to service delivery
- Experience of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of effective role modelling
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Knowledge of report writing
- Evidence of leading teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of own research & audit
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).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St Georges Hospital
Tooting, Blackshaw road
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
