Job responsibilities
The
Midwifery Clinical Assessor role is essential for the organisation to ensure
nurses and midwifes and Allied Health Professionals work within the governing
standards set by professional and regulatory bodies.
Leeds
Teaching Hospital NHS Trust NMC Competence Test Centre (CTC) will be amongst
5 Competence Test Centres in the country. The Leeds CTC will enable
professionals who have trained overseas and those returning to practise after
significant time away to demonstrate that they have the skills and knowledge
to care for people safely and effectively.
The
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) uses Test of Competence (ToC).
You
will be involved in organising and running Objective Structured Clinical
Examinations (OSCE) within the Leeds Competence Test Centre.
The
job holder will support, assess and examine registered and unregistered staff
in their clinical role and competency, to meet the standards required to
deliver high quality evidence based care for service users.
To
carry out support activities, including skills administration, marking and moderation,
skills curriculum development and the development of skills packages
including where appropriate use of technology (to monitor each assessment
station set prior to examination).
The
job holder will facilitate the development of clinical staff both registered
and unregistered.
The
job holder will support the assessment of the quality of clinical and other
practice learning environments and implement interventions for improvement.
The
job holder will support the development of clinical practice mentors and key
trainers, providing supervision through on-site support and continuous
professional development activities.
The
job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole
service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good
practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care.
To
support, educate and develop registered and unregistered staff in their
clinical role and competencies in order to deliver high quality evidence
based care for service users.
The
post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of
education and training of registered and unregistered nursing staff.
They
will work in collaboration with the senior management team to maintain and
project the vision and objectives of the service and ensure that they are
embedded in practice.
They
will identify and celebrate good practice and share with local and Trust
teams.
The
post holder will lead by example; will be responsible for disseminating good
practice and actively challenging assumptions, practice and performance where
appropriate.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Support
in providing leadership to the clinical team.
Support
and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to
patients
Deliver
a positive candidate / patient experience
Support
in the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary
envelope
Anticipate
problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency
plans available
Able
to make comparison of a range of factors to enable analysis of a number of
options
Support
and participate in local and trust-wide recruitment events
Provide
support to the clinical teams to develop new ways of working
Provide
effective leadership in the development of staff at all levels
Motivate
staff in the delivery of quality candidate / patient care
Contribute
to the recruitment and selection process
Contribute
to Nursing and Midwifery objectives and service improvement
Motivate
staff in the delivery of quality patient care
Supervise
clinical delivery of care competencies
Able
to represent the OSCE Centre and LTHT in meetings & conferences
Clinical
Work
in Partnership with Head of Nursing, Service Managers, and Moderators in the
development of departments practice, reflecting NMC, LTHT strategic education
and workforce delivery plans.
Contribute
to the training needs analysis for individuals and clinical need.
Responsible
for the direct delivery of clinical education (this will include the teaching
and demonstration of a range of clinical skills and medical devices.
Provide
high quality care as an expert practitioner and act as a role model and
resource for advice, support and guidance
Deliver
complex information to patients and staff
Act
in accordance with the relevant professional code i.e. NMC: Adult, Child,
Midwifery, Mental Health and Learning Disability.
Fulfil
the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain
and revalidate registration
Ensure
and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean and secure working environment
Assist
with maintenance of accurate training records using LTHT documentation and
electronic staff records (ESR)
Undertake
duties in the departments as and when required by service demands or
candidate/ patient need
Act
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT
safeguarding policies.
Raise
concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by
following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Supervise
clinical staff to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards
Provide
a visible clinical lead and role model to the nursing and wider team by
delivering high quality compassionate care as an expert practitioner
Ensure
that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC, Exam
Boards, HCPC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised.
Promote
and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and
external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients
Help
to set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of
patient care, including those standards defined in local and national
guidance
Quality
Improvement
Has
a responsibility to improve the quality and safety of our services. It is
expected that in fulfilling a clinical leadership role you will be proactive
in promoting and supporting the Leeds Improvement Method. Contribute to
quality improvement programmes as required
Keep
up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.
Through
the use of audit, local research, metrics and feedback continually seek to
identify practice that needs improvement. Implement and evaluate any resultant
improvement plan.
Actively
promote patient involvement and feedback within service improvements to
promote a positive patient experience
Maintain
and sustain the momentum of improvements until they are firmly embedded into
the values and culture of the clinical area
Education
and Training
Promote
an effective learning environment within the workplace;
Participate
in existing induction and preceptorship programmes and adapt to reflect the
needs of LTHT
Collaborate
with the OSCE Centre Manager for Education and with Organisational Learning
in the provision of training and education;
Support
and guide mentors in the workplace ensuring continuity in assessment and
addressing inconsistencies;
Contribute
to the maintenance of detailed and accurate records regarding staff
education, including monthly and quarterly reports;
Contribute
to the development and evaluation of educational programmes to ensure
clinical areas are able to achieve and maintain an accredited educational
learning environment for all students, registered and unregistered staff;
Collaborate
with other members of the team in clinical areas and departments to ensure
that the provision of education and training is clear and robust.
Mentorship
and supervision of junior staff;
Liaise
with outside agencies in the development of suitable education and training
opportunities for staff;
Support
staff to deliver evidence-based practice and research activities to further
enhance patient care;
Participate
in own and others appraisals
Undertake
mandatory and priority training within the required time scales
