Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse or an AHP with an interest in digital care technology and would like to utilise your clinical skills to support a teaching/training role in care homes as an autonomous practitioner?If the answer is yes, then we have the ideal post for you.
The Care Home Support Team in Richmond have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a clinical and digital practice educator. You will be providing training to support the embedding of remote monitoring and other digital care technology in care homes. Using your knowledge and skills of good clinical practice to train care home staff how to recognise early signs of deterioration using the NEWS2/RESTORE2 framework and how new technology can support this
We have multiple digital integration projects currently in implementation with care homes. our aim is to reduce avoidable LAS call outs and hospital admissions working in partnership with the SWL ICB and PCN's. You will identify barriers, seek to understand the challenges care homes present and identify solutions to good digital integration.
This post is on a fixed term 22.5 hrs/wk for 9 months
Main duties of the job
Support care homes with changing clinical practice to integrate core Bluetooth enabled remote monitoring
To support the increase of care homes signing up to the remote monitoring project
Provide support to care home staff in achieving appropriate clinical competencies
To embed remote monitoring, assessment escalation and communication tools into practice
To have an excellent understanding of the Restore 2 process to support teaching
Increase digital inclusion and mitigate against digital exclusion and inequality by addressing barriers in the care homes such as access to digital equipment, skills and confidence using digital equipment and a lack of motivation to change current processes and day to day clinical activities
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full Job Description and the Person Specification to support your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full Job Description and the Person Specification to support your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional/Allied Health Professional
- Recognised teaching qualification or evidence of teaching skills and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post registration experience in health care delivery
Desirable
- Mentoring or coaching qualification
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Knowledge of palliative care and end of life care pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of palliative/end of life care including knowledge of national end of life care strategy
- Understanding of national policy governing the delivery of adults and older people's services
- Awareness of current developments in health and social care
- Knowledge of clinical governance/ risk management and reporting
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
- Knowledge and understanding of audit and research
Desirable
- Awareness of issues surrounding care homes
- Experience of working in a care home setting and project environment
- Broad sector clinical experience
Experience
Essential
- Negotiating and working across organisational boundaries
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of lone working and decision making
- Significant clinical experience
- Recent evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Experience of teaching and facilitation of clinical skills in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of designing and delivering educational programmes, activities and projects
skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of up-to-date knowledge and skills relating to the expectations of the job role
- Evidence of ability to maintain high standards of care
- Evidence of professional development and knowledge
- Able to analyse situations and problem solve as necessary
- Ability to develop and maintain partnership working
- Ability to motivate staff
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Evidence of change management skills and experience High standards of documentation and record keeping
- Team working and support of colleagues
- Teaching carers, residents and staff IT Skills
- Ability to motivate staff, to embed change in practice
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
- Ability to receive and impart complex information in a way best suited to the target audience
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different staff groups
Desirable
- Ability to successfully negotiate with staff at different levels
- Ability to sensitively deliver contentious information to a variety of staff groups
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work well under pressure
- Self-motivated, Innovative, Enthusiastic, Team player
- Able to work alone whilst maintaining team approach
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the role
Other
Essential
- Valid driving license Must be a car driver and have use of car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional/Allied Health Professional
- Recognised teaching qualification or evidence of teaching skills and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post registration experience in health care delivery
Desirable
- Mentoring or coaching qualification
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Knowledge of palliative care and end of life care pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of palliative/end of life care including knowledge of national end of life care strategy
- Understanding of national policy governing the delivery of adults and older people's services
- Awareness of current developments in health and social care
- Knowledge of clinical governance/ risk management and reporting
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
- Knowledge and understanding of audit and research
Desirable
- Awareness of issues surrounding care homes
- Experience of working in a care home setting and project environment
- Broad sector clinical experience
Experience
Essential
- Negotiating and working across organisational boundaries
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of lone working and decision making
- Significant clinical experience
- Recent evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Experience of teaching and facilitation of clinical skills in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of designing and delivering educational programmes, activities and projects
skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of up-to-date knowledge and skills relating to the expectations of the job role
- Evidence of ability to maintain high standards of care
- Evidence of professional development and knowledge
- Able to analyse situations and problem solve as necessary
- Ability to develop and maintain partnership working
- Ability to motivate staff
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Evidence of change management skills and experience High standards of documentation and record keeping
- Team working and support of colleagues
- Teaching carers, residents and staff IT Skills
- Ability to motivate staff, to embed change in practice
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
- Ability to receive and impart complex information in a way best suited to the target audience
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different staff groups
Desirable
- Ability to successfully negotiate with staff at different levels
- Ability to sensitively deliver contentious information to a variety of staff groups
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work well under pressure
- Self-motivated, Innovative, Enthusiastic, Team player
- Able to work alone whilst maintaining team approach
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the role
Other
Essential
- Valid driving license Must be a car driver and have use of car
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).
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