Job summary
The Women's & Children's CMG have an exciting opportunity for a full time Education and Practice Development Lead (Agenda for Change 8a) who is a compassionate and highly skilled in nursing/ midwifery education and leadership. We are looking for a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife who is passionate about education and who has a knowledge of evidence-based practice and understands how this can inform our education and training strategy to ensure that we can deliver high quality care across the organisation.
As an Education and Practice Development Lead you will work with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Heads of Nursing/ Midwifery developing and implementing a strategy for education, training, and development within the Womens and Childrens CMG. You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the CMG working in partnership with The University of Leicester and De Montfort University to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training
Main duties of the job
- Lead and implement CMG and Trust education and training strategies.
- In conjunction with the Head or Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse Lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
- Support multi professional and interprofessional learning.
- In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
- Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, and Sister/Charge Nurses/AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
- Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
- Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
- Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce 'fit for purpose' and practice.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and implement CMG and Trust education and training strategies.
- In conjunction with the Head or Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse Lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
- Support multi professional and interprofessional learning.
- In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
- Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, and Sister/Charge Nurses/AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
- Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
- Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
- Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and implement CMG and Trust education and training strategies.
- In conjunction with the Head or Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse Lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
- Support multi professional and interprofessional learning.
- In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
- Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, and Sister/Charge Nurses/AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
- Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
- Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
- Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse/Midwife
- Master's Degree or equivalent Post-graduate study at Masters level with a relevant qualification i.e. education and teaching or specialist nursing practice
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- First Degree
Desirable
- Master's in Education or Advanced Practice
- Research qualification
- Evidence of study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post-Registration experience at band 7 or above
- Must have experience in an education role at Band 7 or above
- Extensive education and practice development experience
- Current NHS priorities/nursing issues
- In depth knowledge of nurse education and clinical practice at a local level.
- Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes
- Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
- Evidence of continued professional development, presentations and publications.
Desirable
- Partnership working with HEI's, SHA
- Experience of NMC or other accredited organisations review visits
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- High level of communication skills
- Assertive and confident
- Organisational and negotiation skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Teaching/Assessment skills
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Evidence of leading audit and research
- Manage complex and competing issues
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Flexibility
- Resilience
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Ability to manage a team
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse/Midwife
- Master's Degree or equivalent Post-graduate study at Masters level with a relevant qualification i.e. education and teaching or specialist nursing practice
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- First Degree
Desirable
- Master's in Education or Advanced Practice
- Research qualification
- Evidence of study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post-Registration experience at band 7 or above
- Must have experience in an education role at Band 7 or above
- Extensive education and practice development experience
- Current NHS priorities/nursing issues
- In depth knowledge of nurse education and clinical practice at a local level.
- Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes
- Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
- Evidence of continued professional development, presentations and publications.
Desirable
- Partnership working with HEI's, SHA
- Experience of NMC or other accredited organisations review visits
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- High level of communication skills
- Assertive and confident
- Organisational and negotiation skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Teaching/Assessment skills
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Evidence of leading audit and research
- Manage complex and competing issues
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Flexibility
- Resilience
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Ability to manage a team
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
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).
