Job Description

Urgent and Emergency Clinical Practice Educator will work across the division working along side an already established nursing education team. The role will support and teach junior staff to learn clinical skills, problem solving, self management and teamwork. The role includes working one clinical shift per week working as a band 7 in UEC and minimum of 50% working clinical supervision. The role also requires some classroom, simulation teaching

The post holder will:

Spend minimum 50% time in clinical practice across the division teaching and supporting junior staff, assessing clinical skills, running coaching bays.

Teach in a variety of clinical and classroom settings.

Spend one day per week in the clinical numbers operating at band 7 level and able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Support the quality, safety and education matron to implement the Trust and UEC educational strategy into the UEC division.

Work with other educators across the Trust to support delivery of Trust education strategy.

Develop UEC nursing competencies in order to ensure a skilled work force able to provide high quality care and patient experience for physical and mental health.

Teach and assess competencies for clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation.

Act as a role model and educational resource for all staff

Support pre-registration students and their practice supervisors and assessor throughout the division.

Support and welcome new nursing staff, including those from oversees through a local induction into the division.

Maintain a highly visible presence in the clinical area.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



Clinical or Technical



To provide clinical leadership and expertise on delivery of holistic care , ensuring evidence and research based best practice

To provide a positive role model for nurses/midwives/AHPs and students.

Maintaining a strong visible clinical presence. Clinical hours to be defined as part of individual work plan agreed with the Divisional Chief nurse

To develop standards of care to ensure optimum and appropriate care delivery is provided.

Work collaboratively with Resuscitation and Critical Care Outreach teams to ensure nursing staff are competent in managing emergency situations

Ensure documentation is of a high standard, whilst providing continuity of care and is in accordance with ASPH and NMC standards of record keeping.

To ensure that nursing and support staff, practice direct patient care in accordance with professional codes, promoting high standards of patient care by the provision of relevant policies/ protocols in line with trust objectives, clinical guidelines and evidence based practice

To assist in the development and review of protocols and guidelines for practice.

To continue to develop services within the department in collaboration with the senior team.

Assist in the development and implementation of a competency framework.

Ensure clinical governance processes are in place, including accountability and safety

To support the implementation of practice changes in response to identified risks

Work as a team member, ensuring good communication and collaborative working relationships are maintained throughout the division and at trust level.

Network and establish links with other clinical practice educators

To be responsible for own professional conduct and maintain own professional development.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work



Education



Facilitate a supportive learning environment for all learners encouraging staff at all levels to deliver high quality care within a supportive environment.

Deliver a minimum of two days clinical teaching each month.

Foster; a learning environment within the departmental areas, ensuring staff are provided with opportunities to develop and update their clinical expertise in the care of all patients.

To assess and identify the clinical and educational needs of the nursing staff by undertaking an annual training and developmental needs analysis. Introducing educational programmes to meet these needs.

Provide clinical and theoretical support to registered nurses in the clinical setting.

Support multidisciplinary staff development of specific clinical skills within the practice environment.

Assist in the development and review of protocols and guidelines for nursing practice.

Undertake assessment of individuals in practice in accordance with agreed competency framework.

In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Leaders, promote and demonstrate innovative practice and implement change as required to meet the changing needs of the service.

To support the development of staff to provide a high standard of high care facilitating them to be able to teach and supervise others.



Leadership and Managerial



Demonstrate leadership skills and be able to prioritise and have effective time management.

Work with the Clinical Nurse Leader, Ward / Department Manager and Deputy Sisters/ Charge Nurses to support practice development.

As a senior member of the team, review and influence the development and implementation of policies based on local and national agendas.

Support the Division in operational and strategic management.

Initiate/participate with projects and working groups within the Trust

To support the development of practice facilitators to meet the NMC standards for supervision and assessment

To ensure self and all staff operate within Health and Safety at Work Act, and comply with all trust policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate teaching records and produce reports to demonstrate compliance and provide assurances the nursing team are skilled to undertake the care of medical patients.

Take action against inappropriate behaviour with regards to equality and diversity.

Evaluate effectiveness or the role and provide regular reports of progress.

Take a lead role in the audit within the ward environment and share learning experiences with other staff and assist in ensuring the identified scope for improvement is realised.



Information and Reporting



Ensure Health roster and electronic patient records (EPR) are implemented and used to their full potential

Collect/record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Core Standards



Service Improvement



Ensure a welcoming, caring and supportive environment is provided for staff, patients and their family/visitors/carers

Ensure a clean and safe environment and liaise with the Acute Care Lead Nurse / DCN and Service Manager with regard to the performance management of contracted services and NHS National Cleaning Standards

Uphold quality initiatives that improve "customer care" and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors and other wards and departments within the trust

Participate in audit processes for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality

Be involved in the handling and resolution of complaints in accordance with ASPH policy; ensure staff are aware of the role of the nurse



Communications and Engagement



Ensure effective communication between staff, patients visitors and outside agencies

Use communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events

Ensure that patient documentation is completed correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner by all members of the nursing team

Ensure patients are able to gain access to health and social care information and support relevant to their needs

Provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle

Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained

Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleague.