Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurse to take on the role of Practice educator band 6 on Merrivale ward.
Merrivale ward is a 32 bedded southwest Neuro and Stroke Unit that cares for patients who have suffered stroke or have a neurological conditions.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced nurse with a passion to educate and share knowledge and skills.
We are seeking to recruit someone with the commitment to help us provide a high-quality service for patients visiting the department and to help to continue to develop the unit and workforce further.
Working as a clinical educator in such a specialised area is a challenging job which comes with many rewards, if you are self-motivated, and have a keen interest in neurology /stroke and education then this job would suit you.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- In collaboration with the ward manager and Matron take the lead role in the education & training needs of the wards.
- To identify the educational needs of the staff within clinical area & to establish a rolling programme of education
- To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies, procedures & standards.
- To ensure that staff are aware of the following statutory & mandatory policies & guidelines:
- Health & Safety at Work
- Manual Handling
- Fire
- Cardiac Arrest
- Equal Opportunities
- Display Screen Equipment Regulations
- Child protection
- Medical Devices
- Ensure that your personal clinical & managerial knowledge is regularly updated, developed & maintained at an expert practitioner level.
- To act as a mentor to junior colleagues, supporting & assisting them to provide high quality nursing care.
- To recognise the developmental needs of junior colleagues & provide an environment in which knowledge & skills can be developed in a supportive way, without compromising the safety & care of patients.
- Develop a learning environment, which meets the needs of pre & post registration students & staff members working within the area.
Coordinate the implementation of teaching programmes, including identification & assessment of learning objectives.
Ensure all new staff undergo a planned induction & orientation programme when joining the ward.
Take part in ward based audit work in conjunction with the Ward Manager and Matron
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote a professional, safe & happy environment conducive with high patient & staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example & direct involvement in the activities of the ward.
- Support & enhance the continual quality initiative programme ensuring a quality first approach within the ward.
- Participating in implementing change as a result of research & audit.
- Teach staff to perform all aspects of treatment & care against specified standards for the ward.
- Attend meetings, in-service training programmes, conferences & courses as appropriate & share knowledge gained with colleagues.
Act as a resource & a contact point for staff to encourage, support & facilitate clinical practice development.
- Maintain good relationships between all members of staff, thus developing professionalism through the wards.
- Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
- Completes patient documentation fully, ensuring that all entries are accurate & legible & that information systems are maintained.
- Refers to and works in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in care planning.
- Able to communicate effectively in demanding and challenging situations, e.g. end of life issues.
- Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues, and to challenge staff about their location.
- Ensure carers/family and visitors are aware of policies, standards/guidelines relevant to the patients care or clinical area.
- Provide specialist knowledge to other areas, when assistance/advice is required.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Ward Manager.
- All members of Ward / Departmental team.
- Patients & their support network
- Modern Matron
- Infection Control team
- Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses within the Trust.
- Consultants in area of responsibility
Full Job Description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote a professional, safe & happy environment conducive with high patient & staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example & direct involvement in the activities of the ward.
- Support & enhance the continual quality initiative programme ensuring a quality first approach within the ward.
- Participating in implementing change as a result of research & audit.
- Teach staff to perform all aspects of treatment & care against specified standards for the ward.
- Attend meetings, in-service training programmes, conferences & courses as appropriate & share knowledge gained with colleagues.
Act as a resource & a contact point for staff to encourage, support & facilitate clinical practice development.
- Maintain good relationships between all members of staff, thus developing professionalism through the wards.
- Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
- Completes patient documentation fully, ensuring that all entries are accurate & legible & that information systems are maintained.
- Refers to and works in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in care planning.
- Able to communicate effectively in demanding and challenging situations, e.g. end of life issues.
- Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues, and to challenge staff about their location.
- Ensure carers/family and visitors are aware of policies, standards/guidelines relevant to the patients care or clinical area.
- Provide specialist knowledge to other areas, when assistance/advice is required.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Ward Manager.
- All members of Ward / Departmental team.
- Patients & their support network
- Modern Matron
- Infection Control team
- Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses within the Trust.
- Consultants in area of responsibility
Full Job Description attached
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrable post registration experience
- Demonstrable Neurology and Stroke experience
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Nursing or Health Related Studies or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Degree in Health related subject
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate their experience of planning and leading a change process in a clinical setting
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrable post registration experience
- Demonstrable Neurology and Stroke experience
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Nursing or Health Related Studies or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Degree in Health related subject
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate their experience of planning and leading a change process in a clinical setting
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).
