Job summary
Charing Cross Acute & Specialist Medicine is one of the largest directorates within the Trust and it has achieved consistent positive results in the recent NHS staff survey in all areas. We are a forward-thinking team who is passionate about delivering a safe person-centred care. We are committed to reducing health inequalities by putting into practice ICH staff values and behaviour.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about supporting continuous professional development within the nursing team. The main aim of the role is to maintain an effective educational environment through coaching and staff development within Charing Cross acute and specialist medicine with input into other clinical settings with the support of the educator lead. The successful candidate will be a credible acute care clinical nurse who is keen in embedding improvement methodologies in line with the Trust strategic goals. The post holder will act as a clinical coordinator, focusing on professional development to assist the nurse-in-charge in ensuring patient safety.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the training, coaching and support of all staff within neurosciences.
- Provide supervisory expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge, skill and practical experience, imparting specialist knowledge of clinical speciality.
- Plan and deliver, formal, written and verbal training sessions to a variety of groups.
- Recognise cultural diversity and learning styles of all staff and adapt training accordingly.
- Act as an expert role model in clinical practice and provide expert clinical advice for individuals and teams.
- Ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with established guidelines and policies to the agreed standards both local and national.
- Understand and work towards the specific objectives for practice educational development to support the Trust's Nursing Strategy.
- Provide and encourage leadership, motivation and vision regarding the contribution of nursing to healthcare.
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 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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 3 years
Desirable
- ILS Provider
- Leadership and management qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Coaching qualification
- Research
Experience
Essential
- Experience in different medical specialities
- Experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting
- Competent in performing professional development review and ability to give advice and signpost staff to continuous professional development opportunities
- Project Management or equivalent experience or qualification i.e. quality improvement
- Experience in developing lesson/session plans and evaluating effectiveness of lessons
- Recent experience, managing or supervising a clinical team
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Computer Literacy specially MS Excel for data management
- Self motivated, with drive and initiative and able to work autonomously and within a team
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving and task analysis
- Experience of managing change
- Auditing clinical standards
- Awareness of different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognises the need to adapt communication as appropriate
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 3 years
Desirable
- ILS Provider
- Leadership and management qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Coaching qualification
- Research
Experience
Essential
- Experience in different medical specialities
- Experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting
- Competent in performing professional development review and ability to give advice and signpost staff to continuous professional development opportunities
- Project Management or equivalent experience or qualification i.e. quality improvement
- Experience in developing lesson/session plans and evaluating effectiveness of lessons
- Recent experience, managing or supervising a clinical team
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Computer Literacy specially MS Excel for data management
- Self motivated, with drive and initiative and able to work autonomously and within a team
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving and task analysis
- Experience of managing change
- Auditing clinical standards
- Awareness of different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognises the need to adapt communication as appropriate
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).
