Clinical Educator

Key Responsibilities Support the review and development of the annual departmental education, training and development plans and ensure they remain relevant and contributory to Corporate plans. Work alongside all nursing staff to supervise practice supporting the registered nurse workforce on the allocated ward. Work alongside all staff to ensure development of their role whilst ensuring safe practice. Supervise task being completed by the none registered staff which may include but not limited to; safe administration of medication, through assessments of patients are completed, contemporaneous records are maintained To plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based learning for Trainee Nursing Associates, Nursing Associates, and on occasions this may include student nurses, Registered Nurses and other non-medical registered workforce.

Support the monitoring, recording and reporting of Trainee Nursing Associate/student nurse activity and all other nursing staff. Support and maintain the Practice Supervisor register. To support the development and implementation of the Trusts model of clinical supervision. Support the development, maintenance and implementation of a competency frameworks.

Be competent and expert in the safe and secure handling of medicines and supervise and assess staff learning these skills. To be responsible for the management and organisation of own workload. Acknowledge any limitations in own knowledge and competency and decline any duties or responsibilities unless able to perform them in a safe a competent manner. Develop specialist knowledge and expertise of nursing practice to act as a resource for other staff.

Show an awareness of your own capabilities and area for improvement. Ensure attendance and completion of all mandatory study days of self and others. Provide guidance and support to staff on personal and professional development. Share knowledge, skills and experience and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Recognise and value the individuality of team members whilst displaying sensitivity to others feelings and needs. Work with Ward Managers to ensure staff mandatory training is up to date Participate in the induction and orientation programmes of all new staff members. Participate and contribute to meetings within the organisation, provide feedback and action as necessary. Act as a role model, promoting excellence of practice through education, leadership, advice and support and clinical skills teaching in clinical areas.

Create an environment to support inter and multi professional working and learning in practice. Inspire others to recognise the value of education which underpins and takes practice forward. Provide professional educational support for unregistered, student nurses and registered staff members. Support and enable the availability of suitably qualified practice supervisors to meet demand Enable staff to develop their knowledge and skills through support and education in the clinical area.

Recognise, communicate and praise the achievements of the team and the individuals within team. Undertake the responsibilities of a Practice Supervisor. Promote a positive learning environment for Trainee Nursing Associates, Nursing Associates, students and staff within the multidisciplinary team and liaise closely with the educational link colleagues. Support the development of a learning environment which encourages everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Act as a resource for evidence based knowledge for practice development for all staff Ensure that individuals specific learning needs are addressed In conjunction with the PDEU Team, monitor and evaluate clinical standards, identify and develop action plans for education for areas of poor practice in conjunction with ward managers, to improve the delivery of patient care and experience.

Work in collaboration with clinical managers and senior nurses to guide the implementation and recommendations arising from the practice review audits. To participate in clinical audits and support wards managers in the development of action plans to support education arising from audit.