Job summary
The Theatres and Recovery is recruiting for a Full-time Band 7 Practice Development Senior team leader to join our highly motivated practice development team providing support and development to our nursing team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the effective and efficient planning and delivery of the educational and developmental strategy for the Theatres and Recovery at the Royal London Hospital. They will be expected to provide professional leadership within the education team and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable. The post holder will also be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines, working closely with education academy+/universities and patient information.
The post holder will practice at an advanced level with prior experience and proven ability in supporting and educating within a clinical environment. They will work with the practice development team to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team education opportunities. It is essential that the post holder holds a post graduate certificate in education (PgCert).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible as part of a team for the effective and efficient planning and delivery of the educational and developmental strategy for the adult Operating Theatres at the Royal London Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the education team and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing an area; including management of rotas, resources, budgets and staff
- Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals and personal development plans
- Experience of audit / research based nursing practice
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of analysing detailed information
- Experience of conducting own projects successfully and follow through action
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship course
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Intermediate Life Support Provider
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Post graduate qualification in critical care
Desirable
- Working toward Master's degree
- LEO / Equivalent Leadership Training
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Masters' Degree
- NVQ Assessors Course
- To hold a range of management courses/training: Recruitment & Selection Appraisal Disciplinary Grievance
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to nursing / patient care
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing an area; including management of rotas, resources, budgets and staff
- Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals and personal development plans
- Experience of audit / research based nursing practice
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of analysing detailed information
- Experience of conducting own projects successfully and follow through action
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship course
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Intermediate Life Support Provider
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Post graduate qualification in critical care
Desirable
- Working toward Master's degree
- LEO / Equivalent Leadership Training
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Masters' Degree
- NVQ Assessors Course
- To hold a range of management courses/training: Recruitment & Selection Appraisal Disciplinary Grievance
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to nursing / patient care
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
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).
