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About
We were established in 2006 from the strong foundation, rich heritage and worldwide reputation that our city has for quality healthcare, clinical innovation and professional excellence. We have a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma.
Recognised for our outstanding care, our organisation is made up of three campuses – City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre and Ropewalk House.
We are now one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham, its surrounding communities, and a further 3-4 million people from across the region that need to use the specialist services we provide.
We are a teaching Trust with strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for our students and we also play a vital role in the education and training of doctors., nurses and other healthcare professionals.
We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures. In partnership with The University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As part of Team NUH you can expect to be supported and given developmental opportunities and resources to enable you to make a difference and we hope you find that NUH offers you the opportunities to develop your career here with us in Nottingham.
Our vision
We want to be known for our pursuit of outstanding health outcomes and excellent patient and staff experience. We want to further develop our local hospital services in a way which better integrates them with community services, and ensure only patients who need to come into hospital for care do so. We also have an ambition to grow and further develop our specialist services to secure our future as a leading specialist centre.
Our values
We want our values and behaviours to capture what makes working at NUH and being part of ‘TeamNUH’ special. The standards apply to all of us, are part of everybody’s job and apply to every action we take, every decision we make and how we care for our patients, their family members, carers and each other. They underpin our ability to deliver exceptional patient care and create a great environment for everyone who works at NUH, and one where we consistently demonstrate to patients and staff that we listen and we care. Further information on our values and behaviours can be found on our website.
Senior Interprofessional Educator (DREEAM)
Accepting applications until: 22-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 22-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Address
- Derby Road
- Town
- Nottingham
- Postcode
- NG7 2UH
- Major / Minor Region
- Nottinghamshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
Salary
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- DREEAM
Job overview
The post holder will act as a senior nurse and Inter-professional Educator within DREEAM. They will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination, delivery, and evaluation of education to healthcare staff working within the trust and the local healthcare community, with the aim of ensuring high quality patient care delivery. The educator will be expected to maintain their clinical skills and deliver patient care to an exceptional standard. Education will include inductions, mandatory training, clinical skills, human factors, equipment training and supported working in the clinical area and will be delivered using a wide range of different teaching methods e.g. didactic teaching, skills stations, small group discussions, simulation, shop floor teaching etc.
As a senior member of the team, they will be responsible for maintaining professional standards within DREEAM and promote a safe and effective environment conducive for learning.
As part of DREEAM they will also work closely with the research team to ensure an evidence-based approach to education delivery and to support the research team with current projects and trials.
The post holder will be expected to travel between Trust Campuses and work the occasional weekend and evening depending on training needs.
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Plan, deliver and evaluate inter-professional training and education to staff within the Emergency Department, Medicine Division, wider trust and to external Healthcare Providers and Community Groups.
Be a visible presence in clinical areas demonstrating exemplary standards of clinical care and education, promoting the implementation of evidence-based practice and inter-professional learning.
Support managers, preceptors, and newly qualified staff in the process of transition from learner to qualified member of staff.
Provide effective written and verbal feedback on performance, handling sensitive and confidential information as per information governance guidelines.
Ensure capability issues are identified and to provide support to relevant clinical managers and individuals through this process. Assisting in the development of action plans, providing support for the individual performance review process; providing documentary evidence to support the process.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all learning interventions.
Be actively involved in ensuring that the environment is conducive to the learning and development of staff.
Participate in the Trust Education Forum, to share excellence in education and be aware of other educational activities within the trust.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop and lead on areas of education planning and programme development e.g. Induction Programme, Simulated Patients etc.
Ensure curriculum alignment and evaluation of all education programmes delivered by DREEAM.
Support the nurse education lead to maintain accurate records of all training and education and ensure that ED are meeting the mandatory training targets set by the Trust and where required assist in the creation of action plans to improve performance.
Take the lead for a specific area of Education within DREEAM e.g. Mandatory Training, Medical Devices, Community Education, Student Learners, External Placements etc.
Support the Senior IPE in managing the Inter-professional education portfolio, resources, and team.
To co-ordinate the education team in the absence of the Senior IPE.
Oversee the performance monitoring of staff personal development plans and escalate to the Senior IPE and/or Clinical Manager as necessary.
Able to sensitively manage situations where students/staff are not meeting expected standards of practice.
Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Represent DREEAM at meetings, as required, in the absence of the Senior IPE.
Acquire and maintain an appropriate repertoire of management skills, including leadership skills, and enable the empowerment of other members of the departmental team.
Participate in the recruitment and selection process for staff in collaboration with the Education Lead as appropriate.
Encourage department staff to be involved in the management of resources, by the effective use of both clinical and non-clinical supplies and understanding of financial issues.
Be aware of DREEAM and the Directorates Business Plans.
Participate in peer review and evaluation.
Undertake clinical shifts on a pro-rata basis to maintain own clinical competence and understanding of the clinical environment.
To act as a clinically excellent role model whilst working clinically.
Maintain and develop one’s own professional knowledge and expertise to meet CPD and role requirements.
Work closely with the DREEAM Research Team and be involved in current research studies within the department, including GCP training. Actively promote these with staff in the clinical area.
To support the ED team in ensuring clinical audit takes place in line with the expected standard to improve quality of care delivery.
Identify personal objectives, reflect on progress and formally revise a personal development plan annually, in order to enhance their contribution to the department using the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
Following individual performance management, liaise with the clinical lead nurse in agreeing how identified training and development needs are to be met.
Take every opportunity to expand your practice and knowledge in line with the principles contained with the NMC document “The Scope of Professional Practice” (2002).
Represent the DREEAM team across and beyond NUH by displaying exemplary standards of behaviour and professionalism.
Ensure that the elements contained within the NMC’s document “The Code of Professional Practice” (2002) are adhered to by yourself and others, in particular those relating to professional accountability.
Contribute to meeting the Directorate and Trust strategic objectives.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN/RSCN/Child Branch).
- Previous experience of taking charge of a clinical area.
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill.
- Practice Assessor course/module.
- Knowledge of Trust training policies.
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level.
- Have completed all aspects of essential professional practice
- Current ALS/ATLS/ATNC/APLS provider/instructor status.
- Practice Teacher / PG Cert Education.
- Teaching & assessing qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
- A minimum of 6 months working in an Emergency Department/Acute Care Environment.
- Experience of supervising, teaching & assessing learners.
- Knowledge of different learning styles and different modes of education delivery.
Desirable criteria
- Experience delivering medical device training.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate well with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in supporting staff wellbeing.
- Able to identify and process complex health information from a variety of sources.
- Ability to challenge behaviours and use of negotiating skills.
- Able to deal with conflict.
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to perform manual handling manoeuvres.
- Has excellent presentation skills
- IT Literacy skills in Word processing, presentation software and Excel.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supporting simulated learning.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Commitment to DREEAM Vision.
- Flexible, able to work unsocial hours as required.
- Reliable work record.
- Commitment to work towards the Trust’s modernisation agenda.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to identify and process complex health information from a variety of sources.
- Ability to challenge behaviours and use of negotiating skills.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Planning/Identifying team’s objectives & delivery of education.
- Ability to teach & assess in both clinical & formal settings.
- Approachable / able to work under own initiative.
Desirable criteria
- Active participation of change in within role or working environment.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Pavier
- Job title
- Lead Interprofessional Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9709396
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