Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary as a Clinical Educator.
- Be responsible for developing and coordinating HCID activities including:
- Working with the High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Leads to implement the HCID SOPs
- Participation in HCID guideline and policy developments, adhering to good governance
- Embedding education initiatives including simulation-based learning and debriefing
- Leading and taking continuing responsibility for the in-service HCID development of all relevant staff working within the Adult and Paediatric Critical Care areas (including Emergency Department, Intensive Care and Infectious Diseases ward) environment including maintaining a PPE training schedule
- Providing leadership and motivation to establish research or evidence- based clinical practices, leading to standard setting and regular audit
- Monitoring and reviewing clinical and professional standards of care, reporting on performance, and instituting remedial action where necessary
- Taking an active nursing lead role within the National HCID Network, including centre coordination and attendance at network meetings
- Provide specialist advice and expertise to support the safe pathway of suspected and confirmed HCID patients across NUTH
- Contribute to the day-to-day maintenance and further development of a high quality, proactive, responsive service
Main duties of the job
- Act as a role model to promote and facilitate high standards of clinical practice
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient-orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
- To have a visible presence within the clinical setting
- Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice
- Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available
- Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to
- Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members
- Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective, timely service
- In conjunction with the other multidisciplinary colleagues, provide monthly reports of case mix, workload, and education activity
- Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence-based practice
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a specialist advisor in all matters relating to HCID to all health care workers in the Trust
- Ensure documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
- Take responsibility for own personal growth and keep up to date with professional development and research
- Participate in staff appraisal, staff development and training activities as required
- Participates in monitoring the quality of care delivered using clinical standards and takes necessary action to ensure excellence in nursing practice. Bases standards upon relevant research where possible
- Provide expert HCID advice in the development of auditing
- Be able to undertake quality improvement projects to improve practice and sustain change
- To participate in small research projects within IPC
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times
- To have knowledge of and adhere to Trust policy and professional standard
- Working with the Infection Prevention and Control team, HCID Group/Leads and relevant clinical areas Leads to establish and maintain the HCID SOP within all the HCID Care environments Participation in HCID guideline and policy development, adhering to good governance
- Monitoring and reviewing clinical and professional standards of care, reporting on performance, and instituting remedial action where necessary
- Linking with appropriate multi-professional groups and being a visible presence attending local, directorate, Trust and group meetings as appropriate
- Leading and taking continuing responsibility for the in-service HCID development of all relevant staff working within the relevant specialty area
- Providing leadership and motivation to establish research or evidence- based clinical practices, leading to standard setting and regular audit
- Taking an active nursing lead role within the National HCID Network, including centre coordination and attendance at network meetings
- To identify training and development needs (including collaboration with the Health and Safety Team on FFP3 mask Fit Testing) of all relevant staff working within the specialty area in accordance with local and national policies
- To support staff in the provision of regular local and relevant teaching and training sessions
- To be a source of highly specialist clinical and educational knowledge and to provide clinical supervision
- To develop and maintain a PPE training programme and schedule for all relevant staff within the specialty areas. The post holder will also be required to deliver training as required
- To ensure an accurate staff log is retained of completion of HCID training, acceptable to and certifiable by the Trust, and any other data that may reasonably be requested for audit purposes
- Responsible for the development and co-ordination of a simulation-based training programme for clinical staff. The post holder will be required to play an active role in scenario setting, participation, debriefing, data gathering and analysis
- Ensure training programmes are followed to ensure staff meet statutory training requirements (fire, resuscitation, health & safety, infection control, manual handling) where they apply to HCID
- Devise orientation/induction for new staff members and arrange an ongoing programme of training for qualified and unqualified staff and overseas nurses requiring adaptation to the care and management of patients within the HCID environments
- Ensure that the Trust is prepared for admission of HCID patients
- Developing and reviewing specialist policies and protocols, in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control practice that is evidence and research based.
- Provide training and education to increase awareness of HCID preparedness amongst all disciplines and grades of staff within the Trust.
- Create quality improvement projects across a wide range of settings to support best evidence practice
- The HCID clinical educator will have oversight of a broad range of infection prevention and control issues/HCID matters. They will provide advice, education, and support on all aspects of HCID to the diverse range of departments, patients, and staff.
- They will be competent in the delivery of training and audit programmes.
- To lead, facilitate, support, and monitor the development and implementation of HCID projects in line with the Infection Prevention and Control annual programme when required.
- Always act as the patient's advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of nursing care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current relevant policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to infection prevention and control.
- The post holder will assist in the analysis of data and the preparation of results for reporting and dissemination of data by working with the multidisciplinary teams.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
- Interview Date Monday, 04 November 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a specialist advisor in all matters relating to HCID to all health care workers in the Trust
- Ensure documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
- Take responsibility for own personal growth and keep up to date with professional development and research
- Participate in staff appraisal, staff development and training activities as required
- Participates in monitoring the quality of care delivered using clinical standards and takes necessary action to ensure excellence in nursing practice. Bases standards upon relevant research where possible
- Provide expert HCID advice in the development of auditing
- Be able to undertake quality improvement projects to improve practice and sustain change
- To participate in small research projects within IPC
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times
- To have knowledge of and adhere to Trust policy and professional standard
- Working with the Infection Prevention and Control team, HCID Group/Leads and relevant clinical areas Leads to establish and maintain the HCID SOP within all the HCID Care environments Participation in HCID guideline and policy development, adhering to good governance
- Monitoring and reviewing clinical and professional standards of care, reporting on performance, and instituting remedial action where necessary
- Linking with appropriate multi-professional groups and being a visible presence attending local, directorate, Trust and group meetings as appropriate
- Leading and taking continuing responsibility for the in-service HCID development of all relevant staff working within the relevant specialty area
- Providing leadership and motivation to establish research or evidence- based clinical practices, leading to standard setting and regular audit
- Taking an active nursing lead role within the National HCID Network, including centre coordination and attendance at network meetings
- To identify training and development needs (including collaboration with the Health and Safety Team on FFP3 mask Fit Testing) of all relevant staff working within the specialty area in accordance with local and national policies
- To support staff in the provision of regular local and relevant teaching and training sessions
- To be a source of highly specialist clinical and educational knowledge and to provide clinical supervision
- To develop and maintain a PPE training programme and schedule for all relevant staff within the specialty areas. The post holder will also be required to deliver training as required
- To ensure an accurate staff log is retained of completion of HCID training, acceptable to and certifiable by the Trust, and any other data that may reasonably be requested for audit purposes
- Responsible for the development and co-ordination of a simulation-based training programme for clinical staff. The post holder will be required to play an active role in scenario setting, participation, debriefing, data gathering and analysis
- Ensure training programmes are followed to ensure staff meet statutory training requirements (fire, resuscitation, health & safety, infection control, manual handling) where they apply to HCID
- Devise orientation/induction for new staff members and arrange an ongoing programme of training for qualified and unqualified staff and overseas nurses requiring adaptation to the care and management of patients within the HCID environments
- Ensure that the Trust is prepared for admission of HCID patients
- Developing and reviewing specialist policies and protocols, in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control practice that is evidence and research based.
- Provide training and education to increase awareness of HCID preparedness amongst all disciplines and grades of staff within the Trust.
- Create quality improvement projects across a wide range of settings to support best evidence practice
- The HCID clinical educator will have oversight of a broad range of infection prevention and control issues/HCID matters. They will provide advice, education, and support on all aspects of HCID to the diverse range of departments, patients, and staff.
- They will be competent in the delivery of training and audit programmes.
- To lead, facilitate, support, and monitor the development and implementation of HCID projects in line with the Infection Prevention and Control annual programme when required.
- Always act as the patient's advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of nursing care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current relevant policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to infection prevention and control.
- The post holder will assist in the analysis of data and the preparation of results for reporting and dissemination of data by working with the multidisciplinary teams.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
- Interview Date Monday, 04 November 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education and or training.
SKILLS
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
- Evidence of good communication and inter personal skills, including effective report writing.
- Proven change management skills and practice development
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Research or audit experience
- Extensive post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level
- Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to Branch)
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree / Masters level study, or equivalent relevant specialist study
- Meets NMC requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of on-going professional, personal and academic development
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Management experience/qualification
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education and or training.
SKILLS
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
- Evidence of good communication and inter personal skills, including effective report writing.
- Proven change management skills and practice development
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Research or audit experience
- Extensive post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level
- Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to Branch)
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree / Masters level study, or equivalent relevant specialist study
- Meets NMC requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of on-going professional, personal and academic development
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Management experience/qualification
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).
