Job summary
An exciting Band 6 position has arisen for a highly motivated and forward thinking NMC registrant to join the the Paediatric Practice Education team at ELHT
You will work within the Practice Education team to support the learning and development needs of the 0-19 team at ELHT, To enhance the acquisition of new skills and knowledge and manage their mandatory training requirements.
Training is a high priority to us and you will make sure staff feel valued, confident and competent . You will ensure patient safety is optimised by working with the MDT to provide robust up to date evidence based training.
You will provide assurancesto the nursing management team that training compliance is exemplary , keeping up to date records of training and providing accurate reports.
You will work with local and national initiatives to ensure Paediatrics at ELHT remain at the forefront of innovative research,practice and development.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a point of contact for advice and expertise on training and education.
- Support the development of education and training by planning and facilitating relevant training to all staff including students on placement.
- To maintain accurate and up to date training records; producing and presenting reports from this data,
- Implementing the learning from audits and incidents
- To reduce clinical risk and promote patient safety through the development of educational programmes, assessment of clinical skills and clinical competencies where appropriate
- To support the Practice Educator, senior nurses and Matrons in managing under performing staff.
- Take responsibility for guiding, reviewing and supporting the development of the professional and educational needs of registered nurses across the Paediatric areas
- In conjunction with Unit Managers, Matrons, Speciality Business Manager and Learning and Development Finance Team monitor educational course requirements, facilitate all necessary planning and negotiation to provide cost-effective and quality training delivery.
- Contribute to the development of policies and evidence-based guidelines as appropriate
- Carry out practice-based assessments for staff.
- Demonstrate compassionate leadership and act as a role model always.
- You will be supported by the Band 7 Practice Educator lead, being responsible for your own workload and acting autonomously within that role.
About us
You will be fully supported with any additional training requirements you or we identify.
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Identify training requirementsrelevant to Paediatrics from local audits, national policy, evidence-based practice/guidelines, research .
Share locally identified development needs with other Practice Educators to identify strategic issues in respect of learning and report these through to appropriate groups. Network with other Paediatric Practice educators locally and regionally to share good practice and supervision. Support the ICB with any service development.
Support the development of Trust wide processes to identify training needs which will include delivery, assessment and evaluation of learning in practice
Contribute to the development of others enabling them to apply current knowledge in practice and to develop their clinical skills
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from examples of good practice
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Comply fully with the Trust Dress Code policy and ensure nursing team comply .
All patients, visitors, staff and students are welcomed in a manner which promotes a positive image of yourself, the team and Paediatrics
Facilitate Learning in Practice
Undertake work activities, which are consistent with legislation, policies and performance
To maintain an up to date register of mentors for the clinical area; ensuring mentors attend updates as required by liaising with the senior nurses and matrons
Ensure all areas provide a safe and effective learning environment for all learners
To support development of staff within the 0-19 team by the direct provision of supervision or coaching and mentoring , including support with Revalidation for registered nurses
Support staff to develop the required clinical skills to support parents, carers and teachers through teaching and assessment of competencies. Work with the relevant specialist nursing teams to ensure all teaching is up to date and evidence based
Develop strategies to ensure the timely release of staff to attend training
Governance
- To develop strategies in conjunction with the senior nurses, matrons to ensure that staff within the clinical areas attend:
* Annual mandatory training in line with Trust policy
* Resuscitation training on an annual basis
- To ensure that all staff within the teams receive locally delivered infection control training as appropriate to their clinical area in line with national and Trust wide guidance, policy and strategy
- To identify the equipment for which training needs to be provided in line with Medical Devices Agency guidelines and the members of staff requiring this training. To ensure that the training identified is provided in a timely manner and an up to date data base is maintained
- Identify learning needs of individual members of staff arising from patient safety issues, poor performance, complaints and patient experience and supportively deliver the training required
- To record locally delivered training and development activity by keeping an up to date accurate data base
- To work with the Trust Education team to develop training programmes
- Contribute to investigations as part of the Datix process. To be responsive to incidents ensuring safe and effective care through robust evidence based training which is supportive .
- To be a key trainer for life support programmes, blood transfusion, IV therapies, medicines management ,medical devices and clinical skills to support Paediatrics.
Competency development and assessment within the Trust policies/frameworks and national standards
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical competencies in line with the Trust clinical competency framework and best/evidence-based practiceby ensuring:
* robust communication mechanisms are in place
* training programmes are available (locally or centrally delivered)
* support and guidance are provided
* mechanisms are in place for the assessment of individuals competencies
Quality
Develop and maintain the local multi-professional learning environment in line with best practice guidelines
Contribute to the development of Trust wide policies, procedures and clinical guidelines
To develop in conjunction with the Nursing Directorate and other Practice Educators, education and development strategies and interventions that support the achievement of the standards laid down within nursing indicators eg RCN guidelines
To develop and deliver a robust Preceptorship programme for newly qualified RNs
To develop and deliver induction packages for new members of the team
Acknowledge and respect others diverse perspectives. Taking the time to get to know individual team members, willing to listen non-judgementally to others opinions and contributions to the development of Paediatrics
Partnership and Collaborative working
- To contribute to the development of nursing education (pre and post-registration) by providing clinically grounded feedback to local education providers and others
- To contribute to the development and delivery of education programmes to be provided by others, e.g. University, HR, as required
- To contribute to the workforce modernisation and role redesign agendas by ensuring the identification of education/ development needs and where necessary providing or contributing to the provision of development interventions and clinical competencies
- Participate and lead developmental activities as required and contribute to the development of nursing guidelines/protocols.
Managerial and
Professional Responsibilities
To liaise with UCLAN in respect of the delegated Service level agreement for their directorate, ensuring that all the students attendances are recorded
- To network both internally and externally with relevant parties in the interest of developing the work of the clinical education team to ensure it remains current and relevant
- To maintain continuing professional development and clinical practice by being available to support staff in practice.
- To attend meetings as appropriate to the role. To deputise for the Practice educator and present in their absence at meetings
- Maintain registration with the NMC and comply with statutory requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Diploma or degree level entry
- Substantial post registration nursing experience
- Evidence of recent clinical competence in Paediatric nursing
- Evidence of actions taken to optimise learning outcomes and experience of self and others
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake on commencement of post
- Evidence of recent continuing professional education or development in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Degree Level entry
- Experience of working at Band 6 within Paediatrics
- Post registration qualification in topic specific to Paediatrics
- Teaching/Assessing qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, GIC ) NMC recognised
Work skills
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development of self and others
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance
- Can manage the introduction of change and lead practice developments
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software-MS word and excel and systems
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations
- Creates an environment where poor performance or conduct is tackled promptly and directly
Desirable
- Experience within an education role
- Knowledge of quality assurance agenda in education
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across sites at ELHT
Blackburn and Burnley
BB2 3HH