Job Overview
Are you interested/passionate about education, teaching, and development of staff? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the professional lead nursing team in the BCHC Children and Families Division. You will be responsible for organising, delivering, and evaluating specialist training to a range of staff across the 0-19 clinical group and Birmingham Forward Steps (BFS) partnership. Main Duties of the Job
To ensure that staff are competent to meet the skills required for delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, mandatory training, and role-specific training needs to meet the service delivery model for children and families. Utilise competency frameworks to evaluate and provide feedback on skills and knowledge development. Liaise and communicate with staff to encourage uptake of training and sign off of competencies. Organise and deliver specialist training to a range of staff, including theoretical training and practical demonstrations. Develop and review guidance, newsletters, and training packages for Health staff. Advise and support 0-19 staff in developing and regularly reviewing policies and procedures. Contribute to practice-related improvement plans to enable learners to achieve the required standard of proficiency. Work within the NMC code of professional conduct: standards for conduct, performance, and ethics, exercising professional accountability at all times. Report back to the Deputy Professional Lead any identified concerns. Manage own time and prioritise own workload. Working for Our Organisation
Applicants should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be working as part of a team that supports the education and learning development of staff and students. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Work within the 0-19 service providing specialist training, advice, and support to staff within the 0-19 services. Responsible for organising, delivering, and evaluating specialist training to a range of staff across the clinical group and BFS partnership. Provide advice and support to 0-19 staff in developing and reviewing policies and standard operating procedures around the Healthy Child Programme. Responsible for the clinical supervision of staff and the delivery and evaluation of specialist training. No direct management responsibility. No budgetary responsibilities. Regularly review training in conjunction with Group Clinical Manager and Professional Lead to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness. Assist the Professional Lead and Deputy in the review of clinical policies or standard operating procedures relevant to this clinical educator role. Undertake audits of policies and procedures in service settings, which support safe care of children. Liaise and work closely with the Specialist Development Practice Leads relevant to the service. Participate in the Trust’s clinical effectiveness and audit programmes and take part in research as appropriate. Keep updated with current trends and advances within the 0-19 services. Undertake individual training appropriate to the grade and as identified at appraisal. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager. Person Specification
Registered first-level Nurse Specialist community public health nurse qualification Experience of supervising staff Health Visiting experience Experience of delivering teaching sessions to staff Experience in developing training packages Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) Evidence of leadership skills Car driver - ability to travel and work at various sites across the service Demonstration of team working Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long-term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC advocates for diversity and strives to mirror the community we serve as much as possible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals from all areas of the community. Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC, which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC strives to redress these imbalances. The Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification. Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. Benefits of Working for Us:
Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. Discounts for local and national retailers Dedicated well-being services for all employees Flexible working where possible Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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