Clinical Practice Facilitator Lead

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 31 December 2024

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting Opportunity for a Band 7 Community Clinical Practice Facilitator Lead to Join our team.

We are looking for someone who has the drive to improve practice and is highly motivated, and has a passion to lead on change to improve clinical competencies for staff. Within this role you will be a pivotal stakeholder in implementing a robust Induction package bespoke to community services, this post will be key in promoting learning outcomes for all grades of staff by understanding staff aspirations to take them to the next level, this may be from internal or External learning providers.

Within the Band 7-position you will need a Specialist Practitioner Qualification and relevant experience.

Have a sound knowledge of current issues relating to community nursing and be able to demonstrate clinical expertise and leadership in practice.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for CSP students and their PA/PS within a defined academic course assessing their needs and organising resources to meet these needs.

Lead the development and implementation of training packages for community staff and deliver new staff induction for new starters.

Ensure all New Starters as part of Induction completes all mandatory Training in line with designated time limits.

Ensure all new starters are supported through the Preceptorship and Community Induction programmes and maintain regular contact with named Preceptors.

Ensure staff members submit competency passport within required timeframes.

Deliver classroom-based skills training specific to area of practice.

Provide direct Supervision for new starters in community /working alongside staff to consolidate their learning

Plan, Deliver and coordinate local Induction for new starters.

Assist in recruitment and placement of CSP students considering their learning needs

Act as sign off where required for the CSP student

Identify and complete risk assessments ensuring actions are implemented in order to meet the needs of the students and staff informing the University of any risks as identified.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-24-6794967

Job locations

Various Bases Across Stockport

Stockport

SK27JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To report on quality assurance within organisational learning frameworks

Act as a professional resource to other healthcare professionals providing support within their scope of practice.

Provide support for all CPD within the Integrated Care Division

Develop and maintain accurate records of all CPD undertaken within community nursing and its impact upon workforce planning

Maintain ones own professional knowledge to develop and promote the implementation of new legislation/ guidance to the workforce

Have an understanding and lead on the development, implementation and sustainability of new guidance/policies to meet the service needs.

Work in partnership with the PEF team and other professionals to develop the service

To practice as a Community Nurse Prescriber, maintaining competence in line with NMP policy and prescribing within own sphere of competence.

Promote effective evidence based clinical practice, appraise standards of current practice, identify poor professional practice and take action to address it.

To work within the NMC Code of conduct

To support staff in caseload audit / cleanse on a regular basis to ensure effective, safe sustainable care is delivered to patients.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To report on quality assurance within organisational learning frameworks

Act as a professional resource to other healthcare professionals providing support within their scope of practice.

Provide support for all CPD within the Integrated Care Division

Develop and maintain accurate records of all CPD undertaken within community nursing and its impact upon workforce planning

Maintain ones own professional knowledge to develop and promote the implementation of new legislation/ guidance to the workforce

Have an understanding and lead on the development, implementation and sustainability of new guidance/policies to meet the service needs.

Work in partnership with the PEF team and other professionals to develop the service

To practice as a Community Nurse Prescriber, maintaining competence in line with NMP policy and prescribing within own sphere of competence.

Promote effective evidence based clinical practice, appraise standards of current practice, identify poor professional practice and take action to address it.

To work within the NMC Code of conduct

To support staff in caseload audit / cleanse on a regular basis to ensure effective, safe sustainable care is delivered to patients.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

JD & PS

Essential

  • 1st level registered NMC with a degree, diploma certificate in district nursing
  • Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification
  • Nurse Prescriber V100 / V150
  • Level 7 Study
  • Mentorship Qualification
  • Proven experience in the role of mentor to CSP students Sign off mentor to CSP students
  • Experience of managing change
  • Communication and organisation skills Self reflective practitioner Flexible Reliable Approachable Adaptable

Desirable

  • PGCE qualification V300
  • Up to date knowledge of nursing issues Demonstrate research based practice
  • xperience in the management of Human and financial resources in relation to the academic course

Work Related

Essential

  • Occupational Health Clearance Must be able to work flexibly in response to client/service needs eg evening/weekends, patients with special needs Own transport, car driver or supported driver essential

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Communication and organisation skills Self reflective practitioner Flexible Reliable Approachable Adaptable

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in the role of mentor to CSP students Sign off mentor to CSP students
Person Specification

JD & PS

Essential

  • 1st level registered NMC with a degree, diploma certificate in district nursing
  • Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification
  • Nurse Prescriber V100 / V150
  • Level 7 Study
  • Mentorship Qualification
  • Proven experience in the role of mentor to CSP students Sign off mentor to CSP students
  • Experience of managing change
  • Communication and organisation skills Self reflective practitioner Flexible Reliable Approachable Adaptable

Desirable

  • PGCE qualification V300
  • Up to date knowledge of nursing issues Demonstrate research based practice
  • xperience in the management of Human and financial resources in relation to the academic course

Work Related

Essential

  • Occupational Health Clearance Must be able to work flexibly in response to client/service needs eg evening/weekends, patients with special needs Own transport, car driver or supported driver essential

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Communication and organisation skills Self reflective practitioner Flexible Reliable Approachable Adaptable

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in the role of mentor to CSP students Sign off mentor to CSP students

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Bases Across Stockport

Stockport

SK27JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Bases Across Stockport

Stockport

SK27JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nurse Pathway Lead

Andrea Harris

andrea.harris@stockport.nhs.uk

07525905836

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-24-6794967

Job locations

Various Bases Across Stockport

Stockport

SK27JE


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