Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic nurse looking for a new opportunity? Are you passionate about education and learning?
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
If this is you, then we would really love to meet you.
We are excited to announce that the Newborn Care Unit at The John Radcliffe Hospitalhas a fantastic opportunity to join the Education Team. We are committed to offer all the successful candidates the opportunity to gain valuabletraining so that they cannot only advance their careers butjoina team that offers the very best in neonatal care.
The John Radcliffe Hospital (JR) is an award-winning hospital and Oxfordshire's main accident and emergency site. It is part of Oxford University Hospitals whichis one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK and has anational and international reputationfor the excellence of our services and our role in teaching and research.The OUH values are Learning,Respect, Delivery, Excellence,Compassion,and Improvement and these underpineverything we do.
Come and help us lead in delivering compassionate excellence to our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) will identify training needs, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members of non-medical staff (Band 1-6) within their directorate in the Division.
The postholder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills commensurate with a clinical expert and effective leader; serve as a role-model; an agent of change and a facilitator of work-based learning.
Explicit within the role and the outcomes required of it, the CPE will work collegiately to ensure standards are established, implemented and sustained, particularly those related to staff knowledge, skills development and patient safety.
The post holder will work 80% of their time clinically (not in the standard staffing numbers) working with students, new starters and existing staff especially those who are doing post graduate studies and research.
The CPE will work 20% of their time supporting Associate Clinical Practice Educators (ACPE) in identifying training and education needs and planning, implementing and evaluating education activities in their clinical area of practice.
In conjunction with other CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, they will participate in and contribute to the annual review and development of the strategic education plans for non-medical staff.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Education
- In conjunction with ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education Lead, promote an environment that encourages learning and sustains the personal and professional development of all non-medical staff.
- Ensure utilisation of the Oxford Model for exemplary professional nursing and midwifery practice and the NHS Change Model in promoting practice development and education for all non-medical staff as the means by which quality improvement is systematic, goal focused, measured in its implementation and relevant to the area of clinical practice.
- Identify training and education needs and plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members of the non-medical staff.
- Facilitate the on-going development and implementation of education initiatives in particular the orientation, preceptorship and mentorship programmes for students and new members of staff.
- Provide bedside and classroom teaching, supervision and support for all nonmedical staff in facilitating work-based learning and development of knowledge, clinical skills and expertise.
- With the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, plan and allocate student placements and monitor their progress.
- With the Link Lecturer and Learning Environment Lead, complete an audit of the learning environments, disseminate and act on results to improve students and mentors experience.
- Attend Divisional and Trust-wide Clinical Practice Development and Education meetings and report back to other ACPE, CPE, PDEL, Ward Mangers, Matrons and Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education as appropriate.
- Complete mandatory training as required by the Trust and act as a resource and role model for other staff with regard to their mandatory training needs.
- Be committed to an ethos of lifelong learning for self and others.
- In collaboration with an individuals mentor, give staff constructive feedback focusing on their progress and development.
- Act as an expert resource and a role model for staff requiring practice development, education and clinical skills.
2. Professional
- Take responsibility for continued personal and professional development by setting achievable objectives (immediate, medium and long term) and seeking on-going reviews and performance appraisal.
- Promote the nursing role within the multi-disciplinary team valuing diversity and equality in practice.
- Act as a professional representative at a Divisional, Trust, local, national and international level as appropriate.
- Participate in and contribute to research and local, national and international quality and service improvement projects as appropriate.
3. Clinical Practice and Research
- Demonstrate and promote patient-centred approaches to care and education.
- Practice as a professional senior nurse with competence, confidence, authority and expertise, acting as a credible role model within the professional code of conduct.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in the management of complex and changing healthcare needs of patients; integrating theory and practice supported by research evidence.
- Demonstrate skills at interpreting complex clinical information and data, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing excellent and compassionate plans of care, following relevant protocols in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure that patients interests are fully considered within the contexts of care; and actively participate and support others to participate in ethical decision making.
- Actively investigate advanced theoretical knowledge and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
- Actively participate in quality assurance and risk management initiatives and incorporate into the training needs of their clinical area of responsibility, as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation. Demonstrate competency in the use of information technology resources, in particular the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system. In addition promote such skills in others.
- Demonstrate effective communication regarding complex and sensitive information to patients, individuals in the multi-disciplinary team, and significant others.
4. Managerial
- Take responsibility for initiating and leading key clinical area and team developments and project work, as discussed and agreed as appropriate with other ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Ward Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education.
- Support other ACPEs, CPEs, PDELs, Ward Mangers, Matrons, and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education in the operational management relating to practice development and education matters
- Provide leadership and supervision for junior members of non-medical staff.
- Contribute to developing individuals through appraisal in conjunction with their Mentor/Preceptor/Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Support junior staff to develop mentoring and appraisal skills
- Participate in the management of change and support others in the process; encourage new ideas/developments and take responsibility for evaluating the outcome of project work.
- When dealing with people, act within the professional code of conduct in a manner that respects equality and diversity and strives to encourage this behaviour in others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Education
- In conjunction with ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education Lead, promote an environment that encourages learning and sustains the personal and professional development of all non-medical staff.
- Ensure utilisation of the Oxford Model for exemplary professional nursing and midwifery practice and the NHS Change Model in promoting practice development and education for all non-medical staff as the means by which quality improvement is systematic, goal focused, measured in its implementation and relevant to the area of clinical practice.
- Identify training and education needs and plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members of the non-medical staff.
- Facilitate the on-going development and implementation of education initiatives in particular the orientation, preceptorship and mentorship programmes for students and new members of staff.
- Provide bedside and classroom teaching, supervision and support for all nonmedical staff in facilitating work-based learning and development of knowledge, clinical skills and expertise.
- With the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, plan and allocate student placements and monitor their progress.
- With the Link Lecturer and Learning Environment Lead, complete an audit of the learning environments, disseminate and act on results to improve students and mentors experience.
- Attend Divisional and Trust-wide Clinical Practice Development and Education meetings and report back to other ACPE, CPE, PDEL, Ward Mangers, Matrons and Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education as appropriate.
- Complete mandatory training as required by the Trust and act as a resource and role model for other staff with regard to their mandatory training needs.
- Be committed to an ethos of lifelong learning for self and others.
- In collaboration with an individuals mentor, give staff constructive feedback focusing on their progress and development.
- Act as an expert resource and a role model for staff requiring practice development, education and clinical skills.
2. Professional
- Take responsibility for continued personal and professional development by setting achievable objectives (immediate, medium and long term) and seeking on-going reviews and performance appraisal.
- Promote the nursing role within the multi-disciplinary team valuing diversity and equality in practice.
- Act as a professional representative at a Divisional, Trust, local, national and international level as appropriate.
- Participate in and contribute to research and local, national and international quality and service improvement projects as appropriate.
3. Clinical Practice and Research
- Demonstrate and promote patient-centred approaches to care and education.
- Practice as a professional senior nurse with competence, confidence, authority and expertise, acting as a credible role model within the professional code of conduct.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in the management of complex and changing healthcare needs of patients; integrating theory and practice supported by research evidence.
- Demonstrate skills at interpreting complex clinical information and data, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing excellent and compassionate plans of care, following relevant protocols in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure that patients interests are fully considered within the contexts of care; and actively participate and support others to participate in ethical decision making.
- Actively investigate advanced theoretical knowledge and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
- Actively participate in quality assurance and risk management initiatives and incorporate into the training needs of their clinical area of responsibility, as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation. Demonstrate competency in the use of information technology resources, in particular the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system. In addition promote such skills in others.
- Demonstrate effective communication regarding complex and sensitive information to patients, individuals in the multi-disciplinary team, and significant others.
4. Managerial
- Take responsibility for initiating and leading key clinical area and team developments and project work, as discussed and agreed as appropriate with other ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Ward Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education.
- Support other ACPEs, CPEs, PDELs, Ward Mangers, Matrons, and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education in the operational management relating to practice development and education matters
- Provide leadership and supervision for junior members of non-medical staff.
- Contribute to developing individuals through appraisal in conjunction with their Mentor/Preceptor/Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Support junior staff to develop mentoring and appraisal skills
- Participate in the management of change and support others in the process; encourage new ideas/developments and take responsibility for evaluating the outcome of project work.
- When dealing with people, act within the professional code of conduct in a manner that respects equality and diversity and strives to encourage this behaviour in others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in Nursing
- Qualified Mentor (or its equivalent)
- Qualified in Speciality (Neonatal QIS)
Desirable
- PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Professional Education or its equivalent
Technical Skills
Essential
- Information Technology literacy
Desirable
- Able to create teaching slides
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical practice in an acute setting
- Evidence of innovative, research-based approach to education and clinical practice
- Evidence of setting and maintaining clinical and educational standards
Desirable
- Experiences as Associate Clinical Practice Educator
Personal Skills
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Committed to continuous personal and professional development
- Flexible and adaptable
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions based on evidence and professional judgement
Desirable
- Ability to influence and negotiate successfully
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in Nursing
- Qualified Mentor (or its equivalent)
- Qualified in Speciality (Neonatal QIS)
Desirable
- PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Professional Education or its equivalent
Technical Skills
Essential
- Information Technology literacy
Desirable
- Able to create teaching slides
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical practice in an acute setting
- Evidence of innovative, research-based approach to education and clinical practice
- Evidence of setting and maintaining clinical and educational standards
Desirable
- Experiences as Associate Clinical Practice Educator
Personal Skills
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Committed to continuous personal and professional development
- Flexible and adaptable
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions based on evidence and professional judgement
Desirable
- Ability to influence and negotiate successfully
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).
