Job summary
We are looking for 3 enthusiastic, adaptable and autonomous Cerner Clinical Practice Educators to provide education and support to nursing teams enabling them to engage with and understand optimal workflows and patient safety features available in the Core electronic patient record (EPR).
As a Cerner Clinical Practice Educator you will be responsible for the delivery of Core EPR training for 1 hospital site meeting key performance indicators within the year appointed. Training will be provided for all Healthcare Support Workers, Registered Nurse Associates and Registered Nurses. Delivery of the training will be via a mix of small cohort training and at the elbow support for all new staff and to staff currently in post. You will be given access to multiple data platforms to identify staff requiring the most support and enable bespoke at the elbow training for staff.
Main duties of the job
- Delivery of cohorted and 'at the elbow' education for Healthcare Support Workers, Nurse Associates and Registered Nurses
- Use advanced communication skills and management styles, demonstrating the ability to adapt accordingly based on staff needs
- Act as a professional role model in clinical practice and provide expert digital advice for individuals and teams
- Understand and work towards the specific digital education KPIs and clinical objectives for development outlined within the Trust strategy
- Recognise, provide and encourage leadership, motivation and vision as part of the contribution of nursing to digital healthcare
- Act autonomously in organising working week in line with digital education KPIs
- Responsible for ensuring that all Cerner education, training and development provisions / opportunities are regularly reviewed, and developed to provide the best learning experience for staff
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cerner Education
- Be responsible for the training, at the elbow coaching and support of all staff within the designated Trust site
- Spend 50% of working week in the clinical area providing at the elbow coaching
- Provide supervisory expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge, skill and practical experience, imparting expert knowledge of digital speciality
- In conjunction with the line manager, annually review and develop Cerner education and training provision for staff
- Take a proactive role in the development and implementation of innovative practice
- Develop and review orientation and development programmes in conjunction with ward staff
- Develop and implement teaching and training programmes for the service, which include: planning, delivery, evaluation and facilitation of others to do the same
- Develop, formulate and adjust the digital educational strategy and take responsibility to meet digital education KPIs
- Maintain an up to date knowledge base, ensuring personal, professional and digital credibility
- Maintain an accurate and on-going computerised database of staff training and development and perform annual training needs analysis
Communication
- Be aware of different communication and management styles, demonstrating the ability to adapt accordingly, while maintaining staff and patient confidentiality
- Plan and deliver formal, written and verbal training sessions to a variety of staff groups
- Recognise cultural diversity and the different learning styles of all staff; adapt training accordingly
- Develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with all members of the MDT and key people within the Trust
- Create an environment of mutual support for individuals and teams
- Utilise skills in motivation, negotiation and persuasion to promote and influence individual and team development
- Provide reassurance, support, training and coaching for individuals and teams
- Provide, receive and respond appropriately to highly complex and sensitive information
- Liaise regularly with local managers to ensure digital nursing education provision is meeting local service requirements
Clinical Practice
- Act as a professional role model in clinical practice and provide expert digital advice for individuals and teams
- Advocate for patients and ensure patient dignity is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate and facilitate an understanding of complex and holistic clinical issues, and their relevance to the digital processes and direct patient care
- Maintain a high clinical profile and take responsibility for increasing own clinical competence and credibility with a specialist digital knowledge base
- Ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with established guidelines and policies and to the agreed standards, both local and national
- Be responsible for the safe use of digital equipment, and educate others in the use of such equipment
- Be responsive to changing needs within the practice area in relation to local and national strategic requirements
- Act as an advanced and specialist digital nurse encouraging best clinical practice
Professional responsibility and development
- Understand and work towards the specific digital education KPIs and clinical objectives for development outlined within the Trust strategy
- To collaborate in strategy development for the Digital Nursing Team and Trust, and be responsible for the implementation and achievement of digital KPIs.
- Remain professionally updated and clinically credible, to ensure the provision of a high quality service which meets the requirements of professional codes of practice, and enhances the patient experience
- Participate in appraisals and develop own Personal Development Plan
- Critically reflect on own performance through peer/ team, network and clinical supervision.
- Take responsibility for the practice implementation of policy and have a voice in developing and agreeing new policies and procedures
- Ensure all nursing practices in clinical areas are carried out in accordance with the NMC, Trust and local policies
- Maintain registration with professional regulatory bodies and Trust required Statutory and Mandatory training; keep up to date with developments within the profession.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional organisations relating to digital practice andremain up to date with professional developments
Management and Leadership
- Recognise, provide and encourage leadership, motivation and vision as part of the contribution of nursing to digital healthcare
- Develop programmes and strategies for staff, to aide effectiveness in their clinical roles
- Attend, participate in, chair and action plan within the Digital Nursing Team and other meetings as required
- Act autonomously in organising working week in line with digital education KPIs
- Facilitate, educate and participate in clinical incident reporting
- Establish collaborative working relationships with others involved in developing nursingwithin the Trust
- Facilitate and provide leadership in the process of change in the clinical area
- Work collaboratively with, and act as a support for, the Lead Nurse / Matron for staff andward / unit development
Research and Audit
- Responsible for ensuring that all Cerner education, training and development provisions/opportunities are regularly audited and the results fed back to staff and management
- Regularly monitor and audit digital standards of practice and respond proactively tooutcomes
- Work collaboratively to promote and participate in MDT audit and quality initiatives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cerner Education
- Be responsible for the training, at the elbow coaching and support of all staff within the designated Trust site
- Spend 50% of working week in the clinical area providing at the elbow coaching
- Provide supervisory expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge, skill and practical experience, imparting expert knowledge of digital speciality
- In conjunction with the line manager, annually review and develop Cerner education and training provision for staff
- Take a proactive role in the development and implementation of innovative practice
- Develop and review orientation and development programmes in conjunction with ward staff
- Develop and implement teaching and training programmes for the service, which include: planning, delivery, evaluation and facilitation of others to do the same
- Develop, formulate and adjust the digital educational strategy and take responsibility to meet digital education KPIs
- Maintain an up to date knowledge base, ensuring personal, professional and digital credibility
- Maintain an accurate and on-going computerised database of staff training and development and perform annual training needs analysis
Communication
- Be aware of different communication and management styles, demonstrating the ability to adapt accordingly, while maintaining staff and patient confidentiality
- Plan and deliver formal, written and verbal training sessions to a variety of staff groups
- Recognise cultural diversity and the different learning styles of all staff; adapt training accordingly
- Develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with all members of the MDT and key people within the Trust
- Create an environment of mutual support for individuals and teams
- Utilise skills in motivation, negotiation and persuasion to promote and influence individual and team development
- Provide reassurance, support, training and coaching for individuals and teams
- Provide, receive and respond appropriately to highly complex and sensitive information
- Liaise regularly with local managers to ensure digital nursing education provision is meeting local service requirements
Clinical Practice
- Act as a professional role model in clinical practice and provide expert digital advice for individuals and teams
- Advocate for patients and ensure patient dignity is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate and facilitate an understanding of complex and holistic clinical issues, and their relevance to the digital processes and direct patient care
- Maintain a high clinical profile and take responsibility for increasing own clinical competence and credibility with a specialist digital knowledge base
- Ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with established guidelines and policies and to the agreed standards, both local and national
- Be responsible for the safe use of digital equipment, and educate others in the use of such equipment
- Be responsive to changing needs within the practice area in relation to local and national strategic requirements
- Act as an advanced and specialist digital nurse encouraging best clinical practice
Professional responsibility and development
- Understand and work towards the specific digital education KPIs and clinical objectives for development outlined within the Trust strategy
- To collaborate in strategy development for the Digital Nursing Team and Trust, and be responsible for the implementation and achievement of digital KPIs.
- Remain professionally updated and clinically credible, to ensure the provision of a high quality service which meets the requirements of professional codes of practice, and enhances the patient experience
- Participate in appraisals and develop own Personal Development Plan
- Critically reflect on own performance through peer/ team, network and clinical supervision.
- Take responsibility for the practice implementation of policy and have a voice in developing and agreeing new policies and procedures
- Ensure all nursing practices in clinical areas are carried out in accordance with the NMC, Trust and local policies
- Maintain registration with professional regulatory bodies and Trust required Statutory and Mandatory training; keep up to date with developments within the profession.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional organisations relating to digital practice andremain up to date with professional developments
Management and Leadership
- Recognise, provide and encourage leadership, motivation and vision as part of the contribution of nursing to digital healthcare
- Develop programmes and strategies for staff, to aide effectiveness in their clinical roles
- Attend, participate in, chair and action plan within the Digital Nursing Team and other meetings as required
- Act autonomously in organising working week in line with digital education KPIs
- Facilitate, educate and participate in clinical incident reporting
- Establish collaborative working relationships with others involved in developing nursingwithin the Trust
- Facilitate and provide leadership in the process of change in the clinical area
- Work collaboratively with, and act as a support for, the Lead Nurse / Matron for staff andward / unit development
Research and Audit
- Responsible for ensuring that all Cerner education, training and development provisions/opportunities are regularly audited and the results fed back to staff and management
- Regularly monitor and audit digital standards of practice and respond proactively tooutcomes
- Work collaboratively to promote and participate in MDT audit and quality initiatives
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Practitioner (confirmed through NMC / HCPC / professional body)
- Minimum requirement of Degree qualification and post registration qualification applicable to specialist area.
- Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- A professional role model. Practices according to policy and NMC Code
- Experienced in change implementation and challenging poor practice
- Competent in IT skills- using Microsoft office package and electronic patient records
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years recent varied experience in acute surgical speciality
- Level 2/3 critical care experience or willingness to develop
- Minimum of 18 months recent experience in managing or supervising a clinical team
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Practitioner (confirmed through NMC / HCPC / professional body)
- Minimum requirement of Degree qualification and post registration qualification applicable to specialist area.
- Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- A professional role model. Practices according to policy and NMC Code
- Experienced in change implementation and challenging poor practice
- Competent in IT skills- using Microsoft office package and electronic patient records
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years recent varied experience in acute surgical speciality
- Level 2/3 critical care experience or willingness to develop
- Minimum of 18 months recent experience in managing or supervising a clinical team
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).
