Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title Clinical Nurse Educator in Primary Care
Service Islington Nurse Hub (General Practice)
Location Various sites across Islington
Salary
Contract£ 45,000 50,000 pro rata dependent on experience 1-year fixed term with the possibility of extension
Hours part time 15-18 hrs per week
Responsible to Service Manager
Accountable to Islington Training Hub Lead Nurse
The post holder will be required to travel across Islington to offer education and support to staff in their practice
The design and delivery of all training is in accordance with best practice and evidence-based care and all staff are encouraged to work with the DOH 6Cs embedded within their practice. Attitudes such as compassion and respect for patients should also be assessed and modelled when the Clinical Educator visits the learners.
Key responsibilities
To provide educational support to Practice Nurses and other staff as requested by the Islington Education and Development Manager
To work cooperatively with the General Practice teams in the facilitation of education for Practice Nurses and other staff.
To work cooperatively with the University, so that the clinical components of each module are supported with appropriate input.
To develop clinical education programmes demonstrating a high level of mastery, knowledge, skills and understanding of clinical assessment. The Clinical Educator will have this level of skill to be able to deliver to the standard required.
Act as an expert resource and role model for colleagues.
Exhibit advanced theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the role, knowledge must be underpinned by at least degree level education and a recognised post graduate qualification.
Support the work of the General Practices and Training Hub in identifying training and development needs for clinical primary care staff.
Support Practice staff who are managing those on training courses.
Use and develop evaluation methods to inform and improve training outcomes.
Develop training strategies to comply with national developments in advanced practice, prescribing, NICE and local guidelines regarding long term conditions management.
Work alongside other members of the training team in a variety of settings to plan and deliver education events, programmes and courses.
Consider the costs of planned programmes and keep within budgets as well as assessing the return on investment of any training within a development programme.
Work within a team to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in Islington such as line managers, finance and senior managers at board level.
Devise and produce training materials for in-house courses and assessments and employing flexibility and variation of teaching techniques to suit different learning styles.
Assist employers and line managers in different settings to solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
Research a variety of information (e.g. courses, materials, training consultants, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs and improving existing programmes that meet staff training needs.
Understand e-learning techniques and how to facilitate e-learning.
Prepare a wide variety of written materials (e.g. reports, memos and letters) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written information, and/or conveying information.
Keep up to date by reading current evidence and articles, and by attending meetings and relevant training courses.
Integrated Clinical Governance
To participate in the clinical governance requirements within the work of the organisations where teaching is delivered
To practice within the parameters of Islington and NHS policies, protocols and guidelines.
To participate in quality improvement within the organisation.
Professional
To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and relevant educational regulators as appropriate.
To maintain professional and clinical competence through mechanisms of continuing own professional development, as well as continuing to work in a clinical role in addition to this position.
To act as a role model and maintain professional behaviour whilst upholding the reputation and image of Islington.
Comply with the requirements of strict confidentiality and sensitivity regarding staff training.
Key working relationships
These will include the Islington Training Hub, practice staff and the Programme Director at the HEIs.
Communication
When starting a new mentoring role, the Clinical Educator will need to set up initial meetings with the practice team to explain their role and the timetable of sessions when they will be attending the practice.
Monthly meetings with the Islington Training Hub and other staff providing support to the programme.
Meetings with University staff at key points in the year and a wide variety of other stakeholders at executive level where specialist education input is required.
Written reports detailing the content of supervision sessions for trainee practice nurses and other staff visited including and any plans made. This report must include a summary of the session and information on what subjects were discussed. This report should be sent to the Training Hub manager and the line manager of the student visited, plus any other staff who have been agreed as key training support staff.
Telephone and email contact with Islington Training Hub and University staff if any problems are encountered that need urgent advice.
Effort
To deal sensitively with patients that may have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.
The job may involve exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as the potential risk of verbal/physical aggression and dealing with body fluids including blood, sputum, urine, and vaginal discharge.
General for all employees
All employees of IGPF are expected to work in ways that demonstrate an understanding and commitment to our values. Working together for patients Patients come first in everything we do Respect and dignity We value every person in all that we do [patients, families & carers and staff] Commitment to quality of care We are accountable for our work and strive to get the basics right every time [safety, effectiveness and experience] Compassion Compassion and kindness are central to the care we provide Improving lives We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of our services Everyone counts We take care with our resources for the benefit of the whole community, working to ensure that everyone is included and no one is discriminated against or left behind
Safeguarding adults and children
You must make yourself aware of your responsibilities to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children and adults. If you have concerns that a patient is at risk you should escalate this to an appropriate person, such as your manager, a safeguarding lead or any other appropriate colleague.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and adults and to protect them from the risks of harm. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that safe working conditions and systems are in place for all staff working with all clients in their care. All our staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with "Working Together to Safeguard Children" HM Gov
2018 and other relevant statutory guidance. This applies to staff with direct and indirect contact with families. All staff are required to undertake training in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities and must comply with all GP Care Group Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Performance management and appraisal
You are expected to participate in individual performance management process and reviews.
Personal development and training
We actively encourage development and are committed to offering learning and development opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees. To support this you must attend all statutory and mandatory training as required.
Health and safety at work
You have a responsibility to work within health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees is maintained.
Infection control
It is your responsibility to adhere to infection control polices and guidelines in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections.
Confidentiality and data protection
You are expected to comply with all policies and procedures related to confidentiality and data protection and to work in accordance with relevant data protection legislation.
Risk management
You are expected to be familiar with the risk assessment and risk control processes and procedures and to report accidents or incidents promptly.
Conflict of interest
You are required to declare any interest, direct or indirect.
Equality and diversity
We value equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We will work hard to ensure that all job applicants, employees and service users are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.
Budgetary management
If you have responsibility for a budget, you are expected to operate within this.