Job summary
We are excited to advertise a substantive band 6 Clinical Practice Facilitator post to join our experienced ICU educator team; you'll need to be an experienced ICU nurse with a passion for teaching and educating our ICU staff.
Your day will be varied, involving simulation training, bedside teaching and classroom sessions, working with staff both in a 1:1 scenario and with larger staff groups.
We have close links with the corporate education team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Support the professional development of nursing and healthcare staff within the Intensive Care Unit. Support staff within the clinical setting undertaking required competencies associated with their role. Assist the CPE / Matron in delivering specific training during induction and the first year. Support the Intensive Care Clinical Education Team in delivering clinical training to Trust staff as required. Flexibility of working hours will be required to meet the demands of the service. See job description for further information
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. On-site Nurseries. On-site staff cafes. On-site parking. Support in career development. Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics. Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities:
Support the Intensive Care clinical development of staff in practice in partnership with their supervisors, ward managers and Clinical Educators. Undertake clinical practice hours as determined in an individual work plan defined with the Lead Nurse Professional Development and Divisional Chief Nurse. Function as a practicing professional working directly alongside the staff in clinical practice in line with the NMC/HCPC code. Be a point of reference for support in managing issues/concerns raised by clinical staff and the Education providers. Work closely with Intensive Care Clinical Practice Educators in relation to supporting staff in practice and ensuring their learning outcomes are achievable and being met. Undertake assessment of both registered and unregistered clinical staff in practice as required. Provide feedback to the Intensive Care Clinical Practice Educators / Matron regarding clinical staff practice needs, issues/concerns. Support the development and delivery of formal training and study days and clinical skills training as required to support staff development. Leadership & Managerial:
Act as a role model when in clinical practice demonstrating excellence in practice. As a practice facilitator supervise the safe delivery of high standards of clinical practice and evidence-based care in accordance with the NMC code, the Trust's strategy for nursing, and the Trust's policies and procedures. Support the Clinical Practice Educators in assessing the practice needs of clinical staff and create a culture of reflective practice. Work with staff within the clinical setting to facilitate practice by enabling and motivating them to realise their potential within existing and available resources. Education:
Support the Intensive Care Clinical Practice Educators with the specific training needs, both practical and theoretical, required by both registered and unregistered staff. Provide feedback using a coaching approach and feedforward to staff following supervision, 1:1 teaching or group teaching sessions in practice in accordance with agreed competency frameworks taking guidance from the corporate team. Practice within a supportive learning environment for all learners encouraging staff at all levels to deliver high-quality care within a supportive environment. Foster a learning environment within the clinical areas, ensuring staff are provided with opportunities to develop, taking guidance from the Band 7s & 8A. See job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NMC registered Teaching/assessing qualification Evidence of further professional development and maintenance of mandatory training First level degree or equivalent. Desirable
PGCE in education Experience
Essential
Recent experience in an Intensive Care setting in the UK Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners Experience within a clinical teaching role or equivalent Able to manage own workload Recent evidence of supporting nursing practice within the clinical setting Desirable
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD Skills
Essential
Able to assess competence and level of understanding Able to give effective feedback and feedforward to NAAs Able to respond to individual learning needs Be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
St Peters Hospital Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are excited to advertise a substantive band 6 Clinical Practice Facilitator post to join our experienced ICU educator team; you'll need to be an experienced ICU nurse with a passion for teaching and educating our ICU staff.
Your day will be varied, involving simulation training, bedside teaching and classroom sessions, working with staff both in a 1:1 scenario and with larger staff groups.
We have close links with the corporate education team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Support the professional development of nursing and healthcare staff within the Intensive Care Unit. Support staff within the clinical setting undertaking required competencies associated with their role. Assist the CPE / Matron in delivering specific training during induction and the first year. Support the Intensive Care Clinical Education Team in delivering clinical training to Trust staff as required. Flexibility of working hours will be required to meet the demands of the service. See job description for further information
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. On-site Nurseries. On-site staff cafes. On-site parking. Support in career development. Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics. Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities:
Support the Intensive Care clinical development of staff in practice in partnership with their supervisors, ward managers and Clinical Educators. Undertake clinical practice hours as determined in an individual work plan defined with the Lead Nurse Professional Development and Divisional Chief Nurse. Function as a practicing professional working directly alongside the staff in clinical practice in line with the NMC/HCPC code. Be a point of reference for support in managing issues/concerns raised by clinical staff and the Education providers. Work closely with Intensive Care Clinical Practice Educators in relation to supporting staff in practice and ensuring their learning outcomes are achievable and being met. Undertake assessment of both registered and unregistered clinical staff in practice as required. Provide feedback to the Intensive Care Clinical Practice Educators / Matron regarding clinical staff practice needs, issues/concerns. Support the development and delivery of formal training and study days and clinical skills training as required to support staff development. Leadership & Managerial:
Act as a role model when in clinical practice demonstrating excellence in practice. As a practice facilitator supervise the safe delivery of high standards of clinical practice and evidence-based care in accordance with the NMC code, the Trust's strategy for nursing, and the Trust's policies and procedures. Support the Clinical Practice Educators in assessing the practice needs of clinical staff and create a culture of reflective practice. Work with staff within the clinical setting to facilitate practice by enabling and motivating them to realise their potential within existing and available resources. Education:
Support the Intensive Care Clinical Practice Educators with the specific training needs, both practical and theoretical, required by both registered and unregistered staff. Provide feedback using a coaching approach and feedforward to staff following supervision, 1:1 teaching or group teaching sessions in practice in accordance with agreed competency frameworks taking guidance from the corporate team. Practice within a supportive learning environment for all learners encouraging staff at all levels to deliver high-quality care within a supportive environment. Foster a learning environment within the clinical areas, ensuring staff are provided with opportunities to develop, taking guidance from the Band 7s & 8A. See job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NMC registered Teaching/assessing qualification Evidence of further professional development and maintenance of mandatory training First level degree or equivalent. Desirable
PGCE in education Experience
Essential
Recent experience in an Intensive Care setting in the UK Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners Experience within a clinical teaching role or equivalent Able to manage own workload Recent evidence of supporting nursing practice within the clinical setting Desirable
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD Skills
Essential
Able to assess competence and level of understanding Able to give effective feedback and feedforward to NAAs Able to respond to individual learning needs Be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
St Peters Hospital Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
