Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the established Clinical Nurse Education team within the UHL School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice. This role will be focused on Cancer Led Services within Leicester and the East Midlands. Travel and Accommodation will be provided.
2 posts - 12 month Fixed-Term (External candidate) or Secondment (Internal candidate)
You will work with key members of the Education and Practice Learning Team to support education, training and development initiatives allocated within Cancer Led Services.
During your role you will be working within the wider corporate education team, delivering on trust initiatives and involved in staff development projects to support the Trust wide Education and Practice Learning agenda.
You will be an experienced and clinically competent RN with a minimum of 2 years' post registration experience within cancer services, possessing a first Level Degree or have equivalent experience and have evidence of ongoing professional development.
You will hold a previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent or have experience supporting and assessing learners in practice. The role is mainly Monday - Friday daytime hours however to meet staff and service need there may be some evening and weekend working, travelling across site and to external regional venues as required.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes with an educational priority to Cancer Led Services.
Work clinically alongside the assigned clinical staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and practice.
Contribute to the local implementation of the trust wide and CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working.
Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister/ Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs. This will also coincide with Appraisal / Personal development Planning (PDP) process, utilising relevant development frameworks.
Work in close collaboration with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders and MDT to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for new starters, students and learners.
Promote staff development and support through Clinical supervision and act as a supervisor
The role will work in collaboration with the School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice education team and our Clinical Management Groups
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
The main responsibilities for this role are detailed in the attached job description, in summary:
- Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes within cancer led services.
- Work clinically alongside the assigned clinical staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
- Contribute to the local implementation of the trust wide and CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working.
- Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister/ Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs. This will also coincide with Appraisal / Personal development Planning (PDP) process, utilising relevant development frameworks.
- Work in close collaboration with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders and MDT to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for new starters, students and learners.
- Promote the use of CPD funding to support learning and development.
- Actively seek creative and external opportunities for professional development funding
- You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of CMG training plans
- Take a lead clinical role in the support of assigned clinical staff to ensure they are confident and competent to provide safe patient care in their clinical area.
- Promote staff development and support through coaching, facilitation and career conversations
- Ensure all new staff are supported to utilise the relevant development frameworks and clinical competencies for their professional development and clinical practice
- Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Learning Teams, Senior Nurses, Matrons, Clinical Teams, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders
- Share best practice across the Trust and within the team
- Work professionally within your scope of practice acting as a role model to staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role are detailed in the attached job description, in summary:
- Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes within cancer led services.
- Work clinically alongside the assigned clinical staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
- Contribute to the local implementation of the trust wide and CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working.
- Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister/ Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs. This will also coincide with Appraisal / Personal development Planning (PDP) process, utilising relevant development frameworks.
- Work in close collaboration with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders and MDT to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for new starters, students and learners.
- Promote the use of CPD funding to support learning and development.
- Actively seek creative and external opportunities for professional development funding
- You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of CMG training plans
- Take a lead clinical role in the support of assigned clinical staff to ensure they are confident and competent to provide safe patient care in their clinical area.
- Promote staff development and support through coaching, facilitation and career conversations
- Ensure all new staff are supported to utilise the relevant development frameworks and clinical competencies for their professional development and clinical practice
- Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Learning Teams, Senior Nurses, Matrons, Clinical Teams, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders
- Share best practice across the Trust and within the team
- Work professionally within your scope of practice acting as a role model to staff.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent programme/experience supporting and assessing learners in practice
- First Level Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of formal classroom teaching
Experience
Essential
- Suitable relevant post-registration experience and must be in relevant specialty
- Evidence of professional development over the last 12 months
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6 Level
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching /assessment skills
- Evidence of teamworking skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent programme/experience supporting and assessing learners in practice
- First Level Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of formal classroom teaching
Experience
Essential
- Suitable relevant post-registration experience and must be in relevant specialty
- Evidence of professional development over the last 12 months
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6 Level
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching /assessment skills
- Evidence of teamworking skills
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).
