Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

4 weeks ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cancer Nursing Education & Development Lead exceptional. The post holder will be responsible for the development, training need analysis and supporting cancer education and training for nurses, midwives, healthcare professional groups and healthcare support workers across the organisation to develop and maintain high standards of evidence-based nursing through staff education and clinical practice to manage and deliver cancer care to patients. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the corporate education team and the palliative care lead nurse to be responsible for supporting the end of life care education agenda, co-coordinating and developing a programme aimed at different professional groups.

We are looking for an innovative and compassionate leader with exceptional communication skills to inspire confidence in others and be committed to delivering improvement in cancer care education and training and contribute towards the Nursing and Midwifery strategy. You can work autonomously and provide compassionate professional advice and are committed to a flexible, visible and responsive approach to your work.

If you think you have the drive, commitment and enthusiasm to successfully implement change and are ready to rise to the exciting challenge we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a member of the Senior Nursing team demonstrating clinical expertise. The post holder will have a clear strategic vision and the ability to lead the cancer care education agenda.

Working for our organisation

In this year's NHS staff survey, our employees voted MTW in the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and second in the South East of Trusts to work for.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Masters qualification or willingness to undertake Practice Educator qualification or equivalent (PGCert/DeTL) Post graduate education relevant to clinical area Diploma/Degree Current RN registration with the NMC or equivalent qualifications, experience or knowledge Evidence of commitment to continual professional development Teaching qualification (ENB998, mentorship course or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

Project Management qualification

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in report writing/business planning Ability to delegate effectively. Excellent people management skills Leadership and influencing skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Maintains confidentiality, and is accountable for actions/decisions. Computer literate and has appropriate keyboard skills. Able to create reports and ability to use spread sheets. Able to analyse and interpret findings of audit and develop action plans

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Minimum of 5 years RGN with postgraduate experience with evidence of practising to a high level of expertise in clinical area at Senior level Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service Evidence of influencing and implementing change Working across organisational boundaries Multidisciplinary team working Proven and demonstrable clinical expertise within Cancer care and or Palliative Care/End of Life. Experience of managing and supervising others/ ward management level.

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