Job summary
The overall purpose of the Clinical Support Facilitator role is to support the development of the nursing staff in the paediatric and adult ED's cross site. You will be responsible for supporting new members of staff to the paediatric nursing department to develop their skills, knowledge, competence and confidence in the care of infants and children within the speciality. This will include the delivery of paediatric clinical skills, preceptorship, induction and dynamic practice development programmes aimed to support clinical workforce development. Priorities such as evidenced based clinical practice across practice and ensuring clinical competency sign off for ED nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to work autonomously but closely with the ED PDN, unit manager and other members of the education team. The role entails clinical bedside teaching and face to face teaching of small and large groups.Whilst this is a clinical practice development role there may be times when paediatric non-clinical training requires support.This is an exciting opportunity to support the skills and training development necessary for a broad range of staff and trainees toensure safe and outstanding patient care. The post holder will be expected to act as a resource and provide education relating to children's nursing care.
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.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
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: 8th March 2024.
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: 8th March 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCN/RSCN
- Practice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Award in Education and Training - level 3 (was Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Certificate in Education and Training - level 4 (was Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Diploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6 (was Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience in an area supporting learners.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6 within a paediatric emergency department.
- Experience of delivering training
Skills
Essential
- Current PILs
- Triage and minor injury competent
- 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).
- Information technology skills (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet).
- Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way..
- Good teaching and assessing skills.
- Good presentation skills.
Desirable
- Evaluation skills
- EPALs or equivalent
- PNA qualification
- Paediatric trauma experience
- oPaediatric IV Competent
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to develop an individualised orientation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCN/RSCN
- Practice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Award in Education and Training - level 3 (was Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Certificate in Education and Training - level 4 (was Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Diploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6 (was Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience in an area supporting learners.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6 within a paediatric emergency department.
- Experience of delivering training
Skills
Essential
- Current PILs
- Triage and minor injury competent
- 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).
- Information technology skills (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet).
- Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way..
- Good teaching and assessing skills.
- Good presentation skills.
Desirable
- Evaluation skills
- EPALs or equivalent
- PNA qualification
- Paediatric trauma experience
- oPaediatric IV Competent
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to develop an individualised orientation
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital & Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
