Clinical Practice Educator

2 months ago

Bournemouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a practice educator based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) to support nursing practice and development on the Older Persons Admissions unit.

The successful candidate with support of both the Matron and the Ward Leads for OPAU will help develop and take forward the current and future educational plan for OPAU to meet the educational needs of the existing teams, and in preparation for the move into the new Unit, and throughout this transformational phase. The applicant will be dynamic and passionate about nurse education and development. This individual will be committed, show initiative and have a proven ability to self-motivate and work autonomously when required. The applicant will have proven management and leadership skills, and would be expected to oversee a broad competency programme to ensure an appropriate skill set for staff working within this acute environment.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be expected to work closely with all clinical staff, new and existing, supporting and assessing them in clinical practice, assisting the Ward Leads in meeting the developmental needs. The candidate will, with the Matrons and Ward Leads, plan, organise, facilitate and implement training programmes/ study days/action plans and provide feedback.

The candidate will have the ability to support and assess practice, and be flexible within their working pattern and approach to be able to reach and support all staff.

The candidate will have experience within elderly care, possess a degree and have excellent communication skills to work collaboratively at times with other practice educators within the Trust. The candidate would be supported and encouraged towards further development in achieving a formal teaching qualification.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide educational support in order to provide highly specialist nursing care support to acutely unwell patients on the Older Persons Admissions Unit, interpreting test results precisely and accurately, make judgements and recommendations on the findings.

Act as a resource for staff in this speciality Elderly Care Admissions Unit, offer expert tuition, support and guidance to nursing staff caring for acutely unwell patients and their families, sharing extensive knowledge of specialist conditions with others. This role demands expert knowledge gained through extensive clinical experience.

To act as a role model both educationally and clinically ensuring standards are met in clinical practice. To be professionally accountable in clinical practice without direct supervision.

To be highly skilled and dextrous, working with technical equipment.

To have the technical expertise to act as a trainer for medical devices and equipment, training nursing staff to ensure safety and competence in practice, thereby addressing issues of clinical risk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration adults- minimum 1 year.

Desirable

Teaching and assessment qualification.

Experience

Essential

Experienced band 5 nurse. Experience as a registered nurse within acute care. Experience in supervising and facilitating both pre- registered student and staff nurses in practice.

Desirable

Band 6 nurse

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

Ability to motivate and inspire. Ability to create a positive learning environment. Ability to critically appraise and feedback in a constructive manner. Provide 1:1 support to Newly Qualified and overseas Nurses as well as the wider team. Strong organisational skills. Able to problem solve. Demonstrate a creative, innovative and integrated approach to learning and development. Ability to keep up to date with evidence based practice and effectively communicate this to the team. Ability to prioritise learning needs and plan to address the needs of the wider team to improve overall skill set. Extended skills as appropriate to role IV drug administration, V&C, acute Clinical experience. Male catheterisation Electronic system experience Preceptorship awareness Mentorship experience SLIP/CLIP Commitment to development of others

Desirable

Experience in leadership. Awareness of service improvement. Conflict resolution skills. CVAD competence NG competence. Formal and informal presentation skills. Computer literate- ie Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint and maintain databases and training logs. Arterial blood gas sampling competence

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Older Persons Medicine and importance of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Knowledge of the processes for the discharge of patients in care. Delirium and Dementia knowledge. Holistic care Multidisciplinary approach to care

Desirable

Awareness of complex discharge processes.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

Organised and adaptable to individuals skills set. Flexible. Approachable. Enthusiastic. Trustworthy. Multidisciplinary approach to care. Excellent communication. Commitment to team work.

Desirable

Accurate and Methodical record keeping with attention to detail.

Other requitements specific to the role

Essential

Knowledge of the Trust values. Willingness to accept constructive feedback, reflect and learn from it. Commitment to delivering, safe responsible, personal and respectful care. Commitment to personal development.

Desirable

Willingness to develop an OPAU competency framework. Ability to promote critical analysis in care. Flexibility with hours of work in order to meet educational needs of OPAU.

Personal attributes

Essential

Highly motivated. Flexible to the needs of the service Supportive of staff / team members with a coaching style approach. Professional approach. Self-awareness. Recognises stress in self and others. Adaptive to unpredictable workloads, frequent periods of concentration required. Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable

Innovative. Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Language requirement

Essential

Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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