Job summary
To develop and maintain high standards of evidence-based nursing mainly within the Stroke unit through staff education and clinical practice under the direction of the Stroke Practice Development Nurse. To facilitate the development of service based educational programmes and to act as a member of the senior nursing team demonstrating clinical expertise. To participate in the undertaking of quality improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Working mainly within the Acute Stroke Unit and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit supporting new starters, including overseas and return to practice nurses. The role will include:
Clinical skills teaching
To work clinically in all allocated areas and departments on a regular, planned basis, or in accordance with an identified urgent need, supporting individual nursing staff in developing their practice.
Professional development
Supporting quality improvement projects.
Recruitment and retention initiatives.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse
- oPractice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- oDegree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake.
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- oAward in Education and Training - level 3 (was Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- oCertificate in Education and Training - level 4 (was Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- oDiploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6 (was Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Full-time (or equivalent) post-registration clinical experience in an area supporting learners.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- One year's experience at Band 6
- One year's experience within a stroke/neuro unit
- Experience of delivering training
Skills
Essential
- Good teaching and assessing skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good communication skills (face to face, via the telephone, e-mail, and in writing)
- Good interpersonal skills (confident and assertive; able to communicate well on all levels).
- Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
Desirable
- Evaluation skills
- Clinical Supervision skills
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to develop an individualised induction program
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse
- oPractice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- oDegree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake.
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- oAward in Education and Training - level 3 (was Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- oCertificate in Education and Training - level 4 (was Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- oDiploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6 (was Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Full-time (or equivalent) post-registration clinical experience in an area supporting learners.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- One year's experience at Band 6
- One year's experience within a stroke/neuro unit
- Experience of delivering training
Skills
Essential
- Good teaching and assessing skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good communication skills (face to face, via the telephone, e-mail, and in writing)
- Good interpersonal skills (confident and assertive; able to communicate well on all levels).
- Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
Desirable
- Evaluation skills
- Clinical Supervision skills
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to develop an individualised induction program
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).
