Practice Development Advocate, Endoscopy

Job summary

This is an exciting development role for 12 months supporting our practice development team to facilitate, implement and maintain the use of JETS workforce training programme for all Endoscopy staff. You will also be involve in support staff to complete competencies

Main duties of the job

To work under the direction ofthe Endoscopy Practice Development team (PDT) to upskill the endoscopyworkforce. To facilitate, implement andmaintain the use of JETS Workforce training programme for all Endoscopy staffin line with JAG requirements. To produce and evaluate monthlyreports demonstrating the progress and impact of the role of a PDTA. To organise Unit basededucational programs related to identified training needs. To liaise with the relevantpersons to identify resources and opportunities for education and training Other practice educators and Centre of clinical practice re allocation ofcontracts for courses and corporate nursing team. To facilitate learning throughthe creation of an educationally stimulating environment. To be aware of the educationalneeds of post-registration nurses ensuring that preceptors are available. To develop and evaluateorientation programmes for all grades of staff. To act as a role model of expertclinical practice as both an informal and formal teacher/facilitator To deputise for the PracticeDevelopment team in their absence. To be able to work countywide asrequired by the directorate and service needs. To participate in the on callrota for the Directorate covering emergency services based at Worcester RoyalHospital or Alexandra Hospital Redditch if current role requires on callcommitment.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the continuingdevelopment of excellent, evidence based learning with the Endoscopy Unit.

To work clinically with all staffgroups in a supportive or facilitating role in response to identified learningneeds

To work with the Endoscopynursing staff on audit to ensure the development of a multi-professionalprogramme of clinical audit

Ensure good communication/collaborationwith the Unit with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients andrelatives. This includes documenting relevant and accurate information withinthe Patient Record.

Ensure the team is aware of new policies and procedures andhow to access the latest versions. Disseminate any changes in policies andprocedure in a timely manner.

Facilitate the implementation ofkey standards in the Endoscopy Unit and compliance with JAG accreditation

Ensure professional standards aremaintained in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

Work with the PracticeDevelopment team in the development of relevant clinical guidance, policies andprotocols.

Keep relevant records and submitreports in a professionally acceptable manner

Promote a positive relationshipwith all stakeholders.

Identify and act appropriatelyregarding incidents of poor practice

Role model standards of care andmaintain standards of conduct and behaviours consistent with trust and NMCguidelines.

Ensure visibility within clinicalareas externally and internally.

Contribute to formulatingguidelines and pathways in the Endoscopy unit.

Contribute to change processesthrough leadership, research, education, training and clinical practice.

Assist in the dissemination ofnational information, policies, guidelines and practice changes that may impactupon the patient care pathway

Assist in the monitoring ofstandards and benchmarking.

Maintain professionalregistration and practice through Continuing Professional Development.

Maintain a professional portfolioof supporting evidence in line with Agenda for Change knowledge and skillsframework requirements.

Demonstrate the ability toco-ordinate, monitor and assess own workload

Recognise, understand and acceptthe requirement to act as an advocate for patients, carers, staff, service,organisation and network.

Ensure evidence based practiceand value for money in the use of all resources.

Orientate staff to thedepartments, developing an orientation plan giving exposure to all areas.

Education, research, training anddevelopment

Maintain own statutory andmandatory training requirements

Participate in the support of TheTraining Academy learning environment

Promote the use of evidence basedpractice and research mindedness in other staff

Collaboratively identify areasfor research.

Promote an environment whichsupports research activity.

Participate in meetings andproject work as identified and delegated by the PDT.

Contribute to audits ofservice/role to meet the needs of the Endoscopy Unit

Demonstrate knowledge of currentresearch and advise others on the implementation of research projects inresponse to specific needs

Deputies and act up for thematron in their absence.

Coordinate the unit in the eventof a major incident.

Attend national/internationalconference in order to raise the profile of the services, share knowledge andlearn from best practice in other services.

Participate in recruiting andretaining a work force qualified to meet the needs of endoscopy patients. Thismay include nursing staff, support workers, administrative staff andhousekeeping staff.

To co-ordinate staff induction,retention initiatives and preceptors and mentor development.

Attend Unit and Trust meetingswhere specialist knowledge is of benefit to colleagues and the hospital

Maintain a safe and acceptableenvironment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and takingappropriate action on any hazards, incidents, fault equipment or inadequatestandard of cleaning. Co-ordinate the reporting of all such incidents for thearea in liaison with the Clinical Nurse Lead.

Support and facilitate themanagement of change.

Ensure that the information needsof the unit are maintained and developed by developing IT skills in self andothers.

Collect data and provideessential information in a timely and accurate manner as requested by the trustmanagement teams. This could include dependency studies manpower and a varietyof audits.

Work with policies and proceduresratified within the Trust and Unit. Become familiar with new policies andprocedures and know how to access them as required.

Develop and maintain effectivecommunication systems both within and outside the trust and create anenvironment that encourages open communication and trust

Be aware of cost implicationsassociated with the service and ensure effective use of resources.

Attend and contribute to clinicalteam meetings.

To act as a role model of expertclinical practice within the Endoscopy Unit and to continue to develop ownclinical expertise within the speciality

Liaise with the PracticeDevelopment Team to assist in the implementation of all national and localnursing policies and initiatives.

Represent the trust local andnationally, participating in and speaking at conferences and study days onissues relating to the work of the unit.

Facilitate development of teammembers in their professional and educational role.

Collaborate with the Matronregarding practice development/innovation and the dissemination and marketingof Endoscopy Unit both internally and throughout the care network.

Participate in and facilitatepublication and presentations related to the work of Endoscopy unit.

Maintain and develop personalprofessional profile.

Person Specification

Skills/ Knowledge /Understanding

Essential

Highly skilled in Endoscopy procedures To have knowledge and understanding of JAG requirements with regards to training of staff. Good organisational / time management skills Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines Effective communicator both written and verbal Ability to problem solve Ability to prioritise work Flexible to change in demands of service Understanding Clinical Risk and Clinical Governance Understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations Willing to learn new skills Ability to identify personal development needs Computer literate Ability to support junior / unregistered staff / students Ability to identify and manage risk NMC Code, its application to practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour Knowledge of person centred care Understands actions necessary to promote peoples equality, diversity & rights To ensure actions contribute to quality Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental & physical health problems Understanding of Clinical Governance Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards Health & Safety

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of Endoscopy Experience of clinical leadership Experience in meeting JAG standards Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supporting other practitioners to deliver high quality care Evidence of teaching and assessing experience/ability

Desirable

Experience of change management Experience of report writing Contribution to audit/research Experience of developing clinical protocols

Qualifications

Essential

First level registration First level degree or working towards Evidence of significant continued professional development Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification

Desirable

Advanced communication skills course Recognised Leadership course

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent communication skills Teaching and presentation skills to a wide and varied audience. Ability to demonstrate high level of personal professional accountability and autonomy Able to work in a team Able to work under own initiative and guide others Ability to think clearly under pressure Provides leadership and support to all members of the team Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the job Able to deal with exposure to challenging behaviour Enthusiastic & assertive Demonstrates attention to detail Motivated Flexibility in shift /working patterns to meet the needs of the service Ability to travel to all hospital sites

Desirable

Ability to lead by example and effect change in others IT skills

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