Job summary
Band 7 Senior Clinical Skills Facilitator
The Clinical Learning and Development team provides Trust wide clinical education, ranging from basic skills to advance interventional skills and knowledge.
You will be joining a dynamic multi-professional team with the aim to support and coordinate the development of the clinical skills training of the undergraduate doctors, nurses and members of the multidisciplinary team. This post is a permanent full-time post. The post holder will be coordinating the educational activities and assessments of learning.
The post holder will actively promote and contribute to inter-professional learning activities across the Division and Trust wide and be an effective role model for best practice.
The suitable candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with good clinical competence and excellent ability to teach and support learning.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Veronica Nuevas , Lead nurse for Resuscitation, Simulation and Clinical Skills
veronica.nuevas@nhs.net or 02033152802
Main duties of the job
- To maintain primary responsibility for ensuring the Trust provides a progressive learning environment for all clinical staff level. The post holder will support and coordinate the clinical skills training of the multidisciplinary team. This includes the pre and post - registration: doctors, nurses, nursing associates, midwifery, AHP and undergraduate doctors from Imperial College by co-ordinating educational activities within the department.
- Responsible for the Skills Laboratory and maintenance of the equipment while providing training, assessment of clinical competencies and support.
- To be involved in corporate agenda by participating in practice and development within their division and liaising with the clinical managers as appropriate.
- These duties will be carried out in liaison with the Director of Clinical Studies, Teaching Co-ordinator for Undergraduate Medical Education and the Head of Nursing Practice Development and Education.
- To support all educational programmes provided by the Clinical Learning and Development team Trust wide
- The post holder will actively promote and contribute to inter-professional learning activities across the Division and Trust wide
- The post holder will provide educational and clinical support in the clinical area for 25% of their working time.
- To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills thereby acting as a positive role model for staff on all levels.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Clinical Practice
- To ensure that the post holders practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence based.
- To work in accordance with the NMC, GMC and HCPCs Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To work clinically on a regular planned basis, supporting learners in developing their practice.
- To produce written accounts of each episode of clinical facilitation, documenting learning objectives achieved and areas for further development.
- To demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in clinical settings, and support the advancement of knowledge and skills using evidence- based practice to all
- To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.
- To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from different multi-disciplinary profession.
Education and Research
- To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all learners within the Trust, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments.
- To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes adhering to the highest standard
- To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist learners in developing themselves in accordance with their personal development plan and/or appraisal objectives.
- To support learners in developing clinical competency using the Trust core and clinical competency document as a framework. To monitor use and completion of competencies to an agreed level, in accordance with ward requirement.
- To support the Ward Managers/ Department leads, in production of objectives, development and evaluation of learning; including monitoring of action plans as required.
- To support appropriate practice assessor, practice supervisor and preceptors in their role, ensuring that learning opportunities are effectively utilised for all learners.
- To promote research awareness by, disseminating appropriate evidence-based and research findings relevant to the clinical practice area. To keep the Education Lead, Professional Practice and Standards, informed of any new research proposals, and on the progress of research studies approved by the Trust R&D and Ethics Committee.
- To work closely with Approved Educational Institution (AEI) staff and the Education Lead, Professional Practice and Standards in contributing to the development and review of speciality-related courses, and in the evaluation of courses.
- To work collaboratively with AEIs and other Trust colleagues on Education Quality Reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment.
- To support education and training of new learners of all levels; working and learning in practice across all fields of practice.
- To participate in inter-professional teaching and learning including undergraduate medical education.
Corporate Practice Development
- To work with senior leads i.e. ward managers and matrons to ensure that development processes are implemented within their clinical areas
- To work with the Ward Manager/Matron to ensure clinical practice within their Division is compliant with national guidance and standards i.e. NICE guidance
- To be aware of themes and trends arising from clinical incidents and complaints, and ensure these form part of the on-going educational and development programmes for learners on all levels within their Division
- To be aware of the quality and performance within the Divisions and support senior nurses with the implementation of quality initiatives
Workforce
- To assist ward sisters to maintain records of training undertaken by each member of staff.
- To produce appropriate educational data or reports requested by management.
- To lead in the process of ensuring multi-disciplinary training to meet specific initiatives.
- To assist in the process of recruitment of staff and in conjunction with colleagues, identify and implement educational strategies that support retention.
- To ensure all learners receive a comprehensive and individualised induction and orientation package on commencement of post.
- In conjunction with senior managers, identify and address the educational implications of audit findings and clinical incidents.
- To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's duty to positively promote equality and equality of opportunity for all staff, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.
- To be an active member of the Trusts Education and Practice Development Forum and other forums for developing practice e.g. Aspiring to Excellence groups/trust project groups where required
- In conjunction with senior managers, provide direction for the wards to achieve identified goals.
Financial
- To make effective use of available resources and eliminate waste in order to contribute to the cost effective delivery of services.
General
- To help support and maintain the Trusts policy on Record Keeping.
- To actively participate in quality assurance strategies and audit, including current DH initiatives and performance data.
- To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities.
- To make an active contribution to clinical governance strategies, particularly in relation to producing and/or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifying own educational and clinical training needs with line manager.
- To ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.
- To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with CPPD requirements, attending mandatory/ statutory study sessions as required
- To participate in reflective practice, and maintain a personal learning portfolio.
- To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist, Faculty & Trust guidelines and protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Clinical Practice
- To ensure that the post holders practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence based.
- To work in accordance with the NMC, GMC and HCPCs Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To work clinically on a regular planned basis, supporting learners in developing their practice.
- To produce written accounts of each episode of clinical facilitation, documenting learning objectives achieved and areas for further development.
- To demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in clinical settings, and support the advancement of knowledge and skills using evidence- based practice to all
- To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.
- To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from different multi-disciplinary profession.
Education and Research
- To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all learners within the Trust, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments.
- To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes adhering to the highest standard
- To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist learners in developing themselves in accordance with their personal development plan and/or appraisal objectives.
- To support learners in developing clinical competency using the Trust core and clinical competency document as a framework. To monitor use and completion of competencies to an agreed level, in accordance with ward requirement.
- To support the Ward Managers/ Department leads, in production of objectives, development and evaluation of learning; including monitoring of action plans as required.
- To support appropriate practice assessor, practice supervisor and preceptors in their role, ensuring that learning opportunities are effectively utilised for all learners.
- To promote research awareness by, disseminating appropriate evidence-based and research findings relevant to the clinical practice area. To keep the Education Lead, Professional Practice and Standards, informed of any new research proposals, and on the progress of research studies approved by the Trust R&D and Ethics Committee.
- To work closely with Approved Educational Institution (AEI) staff and the Education Lead, Professional Practice and Standards in contributing to the development and review of speciality-related courses, and in the evaluation of courses.
- To work collaboratively with AEIs and other Trust colleagues on Education Quality Reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment.
- To support education and training of new learners of all levels; working and learning in practice across all fields of practice.
- To participate in inter-professional teaching and learning including undergraduate medical education.
Corporate Practice Development
- To work with senior leads i.e. ward managers and matrons to ensure that development processes are implemented within their clinical areas
- To work with the Ward Manager/Matron to ensure clinical practice within their Division is compliant with national guidance and standards i.e. NICE guidance
- To be aware of themes and trends arising from clinical incidents and complaints, and ensure these form part of the on-going educational and development programmes for learners on all levels within their Division
- To be aware of the quality and performance within the Divisions and support senior nurses with the implementation of quality initiatives
Workforce
- To assist ward sisters to maintain records of training undertaken by each member of staff.
- To produce appropriate educational data or reports requested by management.
- To lead in the process of ensuring multi-disciplinary training to meet specific initiatives.
- To assist in the process of recruitment of staff and in conjunction with colleagues, identify and implement educational strategies that support retention.
- To ensure all learners receive a comprehensive and individualised induction and orientation package on commencement of post.
- In conjunction with senior managers, identify and address the educational implications of audit findings and clinical incidents.
- To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's duty to positively promote equality and equality of opportunity for all staff, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.
- To be an active member of the Trusts Education and Practice Development Forum and other forums for developing practice e.g. Aspiring to Excellence groups/trust project groups where required
- In conjunction with senior managers, provide direction for the wards to achieve identified goals.
Financial
- To make effective use of available resources and eliminate waste in order to contribute to the cost effective delivery of services.
General
- To help support and maintain the Trusts policy on Record Keeping.
- To actively participate in quality assurance strategies and audit, including current DH initiatives and performance data.
- To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities.
- To make an active contribution to clinical governance strategies, particularly in relation to producing and/or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifying own educational and clinical training needs with line manager.
- To ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.
- To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with CPPD requirements, attending mandatory/ statutory study sessions as required
- To participate in reflective practice, and maintain a personal learning portfolio.
- To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist, Faculty & Trust guidelines and protocols.
Person Specification
Assessment/ Interview
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 or Part 15 depending on whether working with adults or children
- A Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- A clinical expert either through formal qualification (diploma/degree) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
- Post-registration teaching/mentorship qualification/ practice assessor
- Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and of being proactive in managing change
- Basic IT and computer & presentation skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Standards of proficiency
- Awareness of current developments in own clinical specialty.
- Able to work clinically and undertake a full range of duties with regards to patient care
- Able to undertake moving and handling duties
- Experience in teaching, supervision and assessment
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of audit
- Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
- Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
- A genuine desire to be a learning facilitator with demonstrable enthusiasm for practice development
Desirable
- A willingness to work towards the Practice Educator qualification or equivalent
- Critical Care qualification
- Recent experience in Non-invasive ventilation , CPAP, BIPAP
- ILS/ALS trained
Person Specification
Assessment/ Interview
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 or Part 15 depending on whether working with adults or children
- A Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- A clinical expert either through formal qualification (diploma/degree) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
- Post-registration teaching/mentorship qualification/ practice assessor
- Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and of being proactive in managing change
- Basic IT and computer & presentation skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Standards of proficiency
- Awareness of current developments in own clinical specialty.
- Able to work clinically and undertake a full range of duties with regards to patient care
- Able to undertake moving and handling duties
- Experience in teaching, supervision and assessment
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of audit
- Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
- Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
- A genuine desire to be a learning facilitator with demonstrable enthusiasm for practice development
Desirable
- A willingness to work towards the Practice Educator qualification or equivalent
- Critical Care qualification
- Recent experience in Non-invasive ventilation , CPAP, BIPAP
- ILS/ALS trained
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).