Job summary
The post holder will act as the specialist in education and practice development for the nursing, midwifery and CRP delivery workforce at UCLH and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.The post has two parts. Firstly, as the Clinical Practice Facilitator for the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF). The second is as a Clinical Practice Facilitator for the research delivery workforce across UCLH. This workforce includes a team of nurses and CRPs based within the Joint Research Office and a wider group of delivery nurses, CRPs, and facilitators based across UCLH (as part of the UCLH Clinical Research Network (CRN) funded delivery workforce). The post holder will work with the Head of Research Delivery to identify training and competency requirements across these workforces and address these through the necessary training and other initiatives. The role will require a variety of skills including generic and specialty-related skills, leadership and management and research skills.
The post holder is required to be a focused, committed, enthusiastic individual with leadership skills and knowledge and experience of education in healthcare. The post holder must be a motivated individual who is able to work autonomously or in a team with a flexible approach to work planning and management.
Main duties of the job
Support delivery of high standards of patient focused evidenced-based care and research:-promote and support the development and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice for all levels of nursing, midwives and CRPs-promote and support the development and implementation of exemplary research practices and methods for all research staff (nurses, CRPs etc)-develop training and development strategies, competency frameworks, training programmes, training policies, events and supporting procedures -work collaboratively with nursing teams, research teams and wider CPF network to develop and deliver practice development projects/programmes relevant to trust objectives and local and national health agendas-work with CRF Quality Assurance Manager/Governance Manager in identifying training needs and jointly implement for CRF staff-promote and maintain effective communication, disseminate info related to research practice development across the CRF and delivery workforce-lead on identifying and respond through training plans, to specific and necessary skills, knowledge and competency required by researchersin specialist and designated areas within the Trust -work in accordance with UCLH Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and Core Standards and contribute towards achieving the Trust's "Top 10" Objectives-promote / facilitate provision of high standard holistic patient-centred care-attend appropriate meetings, work collaboratively with line manager and senior managers
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching or mentor course
- BSc /degree or working towards
- Msc/Masters or working towards
Desirable
- Qualification in this specialty (Research)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 18 months' post-registration experience
- Minimum 18 months' relevant clinical experience at Band 6 (or above)
- Demonstrates evidence of being part of change implementation.
- Leading a team.
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others.
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions or programmes
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients, carers and colleagues in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio for revalidation
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Prioritises own workload
Quality
Essential
- Applies Clinical Governance principles to practice, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical research areas
Learning and Development
Essential
- Able to work on/under own initiative
- Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
- Able to educate and teach others in a range of settings, e.g. formal/informal, trust-wide/local
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes
Capacity and capability
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of contemporary issues in nursing, research and health care
- Able to evaluate the impact of practice development activities and create action plans
- Demonstrates understanding of research- based practice
- Able to support staff in acquisition of essential clinical skills and non-technical skill
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching or mentor course
- BSc /degree or working towards
- Msc/Masters or working towards
Desirable
- Qualification in this specialty (Research)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 18 months' post-registration experience
- Minimum 18 months' relevant clinical experience at Band 6 (or above)
- Demonstrates evidence of being part of change implementation.
- Leading a team.
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others.
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions or programmes
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients, carers and colleagues in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio for revalidation
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Prioritises own workload
Quality
Essential
- Applies Clinical Governance principles to practice, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical research areas
Learning and Development
Essential
- Able to work on/under own initiative
- Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
- Able to educate and teach others in a range of settings, e.g. formal/informal, trust-wide/local
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes
Capacity and capability
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of contemporary issues in nursing, research and health care
- Able to evaluate the impact of practice development activities and create action plans
- Demonstrates understanding of research- based practice
- Able to support staff in acquisition of essential clinical skills and non-technical skill
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).
