Clinical Practice Educator
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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Job summary
A rare opportunity to join our outpatients team that cover nain OPD at PRH/RSCH/Hove and Lewes. You will part of our small but close teams who pride themselves in providing a high standard of care to our patients, families and carers.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with a clear vision on how a practice educator can help standardise care across the sites to ensure staff are fully competent and trained. You will need to be able to lead with care & understanding to create a shared purpose and ensure the team feel supported.
You will be part of a team responsible for driving outpatients forward. the successful candidate will be offered a supportive and friendly working environment with the chance to develop further.
The Practice Educator is an important team member that works with all the main Outpatient teams to help create a cohesive, evidence based work force who all receive the same training through standardised practice and teaching
Main duties of the job
To identify and promote evidence based nursing practice within Outpatients Central Clinical Services through the implementation and facilitation of clinically based teaching / education, ensuring that staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles competently.
Lead on orientation and competency programmes, a development programme for new nurses that incorporates theoretical teaching, clinical skills assessment & formulation of personal development plans.
Facilitates the professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment.
The post holder works closely with the UHSussex educators and university lecturers ensuring links between theory and practice are securely comprehended and implemented.
As educator for outpatients CCS the post holder will provide advice and guidance to other personnel, will undertake audit and assist with the development of professional policies, standards & best practice guidelines.
The role also involves representing the Trust at local level. The post holder works without direct supervision.
You will be expected to spend 50% of working time in the clinical setting.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Date posted
24 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-E5285151-MAY23
Job locations
PRH, RSCH, Hove Poly Clinic & Lewes Victoria
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
PRH, RSCH, Hove Poly Clinic & Lewes Victoria
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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