Job summary
We are looking for a Practice Educator for our paediatric mental health unit.The Mildred Creak Unit is a children's inpatient mental health unit situated within The Psychological and Mental Health Services at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the heart of London. The Unit cares for young people aged 7 - 14 years old with a range of severe and complex mental health difficulties.An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work within our dynamic multidisciplinary team and work as part of education team at GOSH. Our model of working is based on the Therapeutic Milieu. Previous experience in CAMHS is essential for this challenging and very rewarding role. You will be required to work within a team of dedicated nurses and a wide variety of other disciplines. Good communication and organisational skills are essential, as is experience with this patient group.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting nursing staff and encouraging their development, this includes staff nurses from child and mental health backgrounds, experienced therapeutic care workers and healthcare assistants.This will include:o Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertiseo Supporting qualified nurses to gain their competencies,o Working with staff nurses to develop into senior staff nurses,o Teaching on academic and inhouse study days teaching on mental health awareness and strategies.o Support the ward managers with retention and recruitmento To run study days and inductions on the regular basis.o Ensure that staff are kept up to date in changes of practice and improvements in care.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
- A student supervisor/ assessor or Mentorship qualification
- A relevant post-registration accredited clinical course
Desirable
- Evidence of a teaching qualification or working towards one
- Leadership or management experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience in the clinical speciality
- Excellent speciality knowledge relevant to the professional and current issues in paediatric nursing and mental health
- Detailed understanding of change management, audit and research methodologies
- Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
- Leadership experience
- Education experience within the ward environment
Desirable
- Managing a team
- Management of poor performance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric mental health care
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective teaching, training, and preceptorship skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision
Desirable
- Interviewing skills & Appraisal skills
- Administration of oral and intravenous medications
- Management of Central Venous Access Devices
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
- A student supervisor/ assessor or Mentorship qualification
- A relevant post-registration accredited clinical course
Desirable
- Evidence of a teaching qualification or working towards one
- Leadership or management experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience in the clinical speciality
- Excellent speciality knowledge relevant to the professional and current issues in paediatric nursing and mental health
- Detailed understanding of change management, audit and research methodologies
- Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
- Leadership experience
- Education experience within the ward environment
Desirable
- Managing a team
- Management of poor performance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric mental health care
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective teaching, training, and preceptorship skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision
Desirable
- Interviewing skills & Appraisal skills
- Administration of oral and intravenous medications
- Management of Central Venous Access Devices
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street
Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
