Job summary
Would you like to be actively involved in the growth of the workforce within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust?
The Medicine and Emergency Care Division are pleased to announce a Paediatric ED Clinical Skills Facilitator post within the Practice Development Team. We are looking to recruit Band 6 Clinical Skills Facilitator (CSF) to work alongside and report to the band 7 Practice Development Nurses from this Division. These exciting positions would suit a candidate who has recent acute clinical experience who would like to gain experience and development in delivering supervision and education to clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Development Team leads on a number of initiatives which focus on person centred and evidence-based care. Committed to the recruitment and retention of staff, they are dedicated to ensuring that teams work effectively together in innovative and forward thinking environments.
We are searching for candidates who have a natural drive for improvement, with the right personal attributes to support varying levels of learners within our clinical areas. These valued team members will work to provide support to a range of clinical staff. Areas of scope to include:
- Supporting new starters, including overseas and return to practice nurses.
- Clinical skills teaching
- Recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Professional development
- Supporting learners within the clinical environment
- Supporting quality improvement projects.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Practice Assessor / Mentorship / 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
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience in an area supporting learners.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6
- Experience of delivering training
Skills
Essential
- oCurrent PILs
- oTriage and minor injury competent
- oGood teaching and assessing skills.
- oGood presentation skills.
- oGood communication skills (face to face, via the telephone, e-mail, and in writing)
- oGood interpersonal skills (confident and assertive; able to communicate well on all levels).
- oInformation technology skills (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet)
- . oAble to demonstrate practical skills to others.
- oAbility to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- oAble to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way.
Desirable
- oEvaluation skills
- oEPALS or equivalent
- oPNA
- oPaediatric trauma experience
- oPaediatric IV Competent
- oGood report writing skills
- oAbility to develop an individualised orientation programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Practice Assessor / Mentorship / 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
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience in an area supporting learners.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6
- Experience of delivering training
Skills
Essential
- oCurrent PILs
- oTriage and minor injury competent
- oGood teaching and assessing skills.
- oGood presentation skills.
- oGood communication skills (face to face, via the telephone, e-mail, and in writing)
- oGood interpersonal skills (confident and assertive; able to communicate well on all levels).
- oInformation technology skills (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet)
- . oAble to demonstrate practical skills to others.
- oAbility to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- oAble to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way.
Desirable
- oEvaluation skills
- oEPALS or equivalent
- oPNA
- oPaediatric trauma experience
- oPaediatric IV Competent
- oGood report writing skills
- oAbility to develop an individualised orientation programme.
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 and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross-Site)
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
