Job Description

To be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practice as set by the appropriate regulatory body applicable to your profession or role.



To work within the theatre department and support the Practice Development Practitioner with the assessment of training needs and subsequent development and delivery of training programmes including local induction, in-house training and on-going educational and clinical development programmes for healthcare students, TSA's, Nurses and ODP's.



The post holder will liaise with theatre staff and be responsible for the provision of continuing education and training in the clinical area and assessing clinical practice.

To be accountable for :

Ensuring safe and effective clinical practice

Enhancing the patient's experience

Ensuring effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives



To assist the Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) with the identification, planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of educational opportunities, programmes and activities for theatre staff and students.



To teach a wide range of practical and theoretical sessions to all levels of theatre staff in the clinical settings.



To develop teaching and learning materials and use a variety of teaching and support methods to meet the differing needs of theatre staff and students.



Provide support to clinical staff and students within the clinical setting with regard to their ongoing learning and professional development.



Undertake individual action planning with students and clinical staff, and formally assess progress, providing management reports as required.



The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.



We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.



The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.



Education



To assist the Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) with the identification, planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of educational opportunities, programmes and activities for theatre staff and students.



To teach a wide range of practical and theoretical sessions to all levels of theatre staff in the clinical settings.



To develop teaching and learning materials and use a variety of teaching and support methods to meet the differing needs of theatre staff and students.



Provide support to clinical staff and students within the clinical setting with regard to their ongoing learning and professional development, under the direction of the Professional Development Practitioner.



Undertake individual action planning with students and clinical staff, and formally assess progress, providing management reports as required under direction of the PDP.



Provide clear and appropriate feedback to staff and students.



Report progress to the PDP informing immediately of any serious concerns for clinical practice.



Maintain accurate records of training, assessment and support provided, and provide reports as requested.



Act as a resource for clinical staff and students, providing specialist advice on general theatre practice.



Ensure that patient care and procedures are carried out in accordance with Trust policies, and nursing guidelines and practices, and that professional and clinical standards are maintained.



Participate in educational and clinical audits and/or benchmarking for clinical practice, and assist with data collection for research purposes.



Participate in disseminating audit / benchmarking results to relevant parties, and the monitoring of any subsequent action plans.



Management



To effectively manage their own time to achieve optimum efficiency.



To provide written reports relating to training, assessment and/or support provided, as requested by the PDP or Senior theatre managers.



Attend and contribute to nursing / education and other relevant meetings as requested by the PDP or Senior theatre managers.



Work collaboratively with other clinical education staff employed within the Trust.



Professional



To work within The Code - NMC Professional standards of practice

and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates 2018.

and nursing associates or HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics 2024.



To demonstrate an exemplary standard of theatre practice and act as a role model to others.



Maintain a smart appearance and professional image at all times, wearing Trust uniform in accordance with Trust policy.



Comply with Trust policies and practices.



Keep up to date with evidence based clinical practices.



Keep up to date with professional issues in nursing and the NHS.



Attend Trust Mandatory training / updates.



Maintain own professional development.