Job summary
The outpatient department is looking for dynamic, motivated Individual that has a passion for the development of teams. The department is aiming to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Practice Educator to work alongside the unit manager and charge nurse team. de
Our outpatient department at Royal Free Hospital is committed to developing team clinical skills and improving patient experience through delivery of high-quality care across multiple specialities.
The post is varied, and requires motivational and leadership skills, together with clinical skills and experience in an acute setting. In return, you will be continually enhancing and refining your own clinical skills as you coach and develop others.
We are a very supportive hardworking team and we set ourselves high standards. We can guarantee variety and the opportunity to lead on the development of education across multiple specialities.
If you are looking for a change in direction and would like to know more about the department, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
The clinical practice educator will work collaboratively with the Lead nurse to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care. The post holder will lead the continuing education, training and professional development for registered nurses and healthcare support workers, to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge. Leading ongoing development of the team and also drive forward a continuing education programme to ensure that nursing staff acquire the professional standards, knowledge and competencies when caring for people.
The CPE will:
Ensure that mandatory training requirements are fulfilled and that staff education and development is aligned to staff appraisal and corporate, divisional, unit and service development needs
Assist in carrying out the training needs analysis and agree educational funding applications in conjunction with the lead nurse and Matron
Develop and reinforce use of guidelines and policies and undertake audits and reviews within the clinical area with the outlook of implementing best evidenced based practice
Demonstrate clinical leadership and act as a role model at all times
Collaborate with the qualified plaster technician to provide joint training, in regards to patient care delivered within the plaster room
Formulate and carry out clinical teaching and supervision sessions for all team members
Assist with the development and running of in-house educational programmes.
About us
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
welcome all of the time
confident because we are clearly communicating
respected and cared for
Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification
Desirable
- First level degree in Nursing or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of acute nursing
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience and proven ability in assessing/ teaching staff
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of experience in conducting audits
- Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
- Experience in planning and delivering action plans
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skilled in complex patient management decisions and able to disseminate this to learners
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Demonstrate ability to apply research to practice and follow policies and guidelines
- Ability to develop pathways to develop and maximise learning opportunities for staff
- Skilled in use of computer in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems
- Effective team worker with the ability to prioritise
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and assertive
- Approachable and supportive
- Diplomatic, calm, honest and reliable
- Sensitive to needs of clinical environments
- Ability to work flexibly within scope of role
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification
Desirable
- First level degree in Nursing or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of acute nursing
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience and proven ability in assessing/ teaching staff
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of experience in conducting audits
- Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
- Experience in planning and delivering action plans
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skilled in complex patient management decisions and able to disseminate this to learners
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Demonstrate ability to apply research to practice and follow policies and guidelines
- Ability to develop pathways to develop and maximise learning opportunities for staff
- Skilled in use of computer in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems
- Effective team worker with the ability to prioritise
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and assertive
- Approachable and supportive
- Diplomatic, calm, honest and reliable
- Sensitive to needs of clinical environments
- Ability to work flexibly within scope of role
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).
