Senior Occupational TherapistBand 6

4 months ago


Bournemouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a Practice Educator for our Acute Medical Units in UHD. The post holder will be a nurse with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base, who will be responsible for the educational development of our Acute Medical Units. The Practice Educator will support the provision of professional leadership for nurses and Health Care Assistants working in the directorateThe Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development for all nurses. A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and Healthcare staff working in Acute Medicine.Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine. The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibilityTis role requires an active UK NMC RegistrationBase Location: Poole & BournemouthInterview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The post holder will be a nurse with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base, who will be responsible for the educational development of our Acute Medical Units. The Practice Educator will support the provision of professional leadership for nurses and Health Care Assistants working in the directorateThe Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development for all nurses. A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and Healthcare staff working in Acute Medicine.Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine. The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility Working for our organisation 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. There is a planned move for this service during October when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be a nurse or allied health professional with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base. To lead in planning, facilitating and implementing continuous professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment. The Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development. A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and AHP staff with the Acute Medical Unit. Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine. To provide a rolling educational programme equipping health care professionals with knowledge and skills required to detect critically ill patients. To integrate policies, education, practise development and research relevant to the clinical area. Act as a resource and advisor for future service developments and Trust-wide training and education. To act as a self-directed practitioner, providing support and guidance for staff working within the Acute Medical Unit. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NMC registered NurseLearning and assessing in clinical practiceEducated to Degree Level or relevant experience/qualificationsLeadership Qualification or experience Desirable criteria PGCE in Education PracticePost Graduate StudiesPractice Teacher at Masters level Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of working within acute medicineExperience of working collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary teamExperience of supervising and assessing practice in an inter-professional practice environmentExperience of leading and managing staff Desirable criteria Previous educational link nurse or experience of organising trainingExperience of human factors trainingDeveloping policies and protocols Technical Skills/Competencies Essential criteria Computer literacy with a wide range of software’s. Databases and spread sheets.Advanced clinical skills as appropriateAdvanced communication skills using a range of methods ( verbal, written, report writing) Desirable criteria Capability / performance management experienceAdvanced life support qualificationProven leadership abilityTRIM Practitioner

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