Clinical Education Facilitator

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a member of the Surgical Clinical Education Team supporting the Clinical Education Lead, working in partnership with stakeholders such as Ward Managers, Modern Matrons and others to support the implementation of evidence-based practice and the professional development of staff in clinical practice.

The post holder will be clinically based, placing the clinical environment at the centre of their activities, and will participate in specific projects related to nursing, midwifery and nursing associates practice. In addition, they will facilitate the development and maintenance of positive practice environments; thereby contributing to the continual development of quality services provided to patients and others who come into contact with in the Trust.

Promote and support the development of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate practice in line with professional standards, organisational objectives and patient needs.

• Maintain a visible clinical profile across the Trust, providing clinical support and guidance to teams as required, while maintaining own clinical competence and credibility.
• Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice and education through the delivery and facilitation of learning activities, including classroom-based teaching, clinical skills development, lesson planning and support within the practice environment.
• Act as a positive clinical and professional role model, supporting staff to develop confidence, competence and leadership within their roles.
• Escalate professional, educational or clinical concerns through appropriate channels and actively promote high standards of professional practice across all clinical areas.
• Work collaboratively with the Surgical Clinical Education Lead, Modern Matrons, Ward and Department Managers, and other stakeholders to identify learning and development needs.
• Support the development, coordination and delivery of education programmes, study days, clinical skills training and workforce development initiatives acting as a role model at all times.
• Facilitate learning opportunities that support professional growth, competence and career development for registered and unregistered staff.
• Promote collaborative and inter-professional learning by working effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organisations.
• Advocate for learners and staff development, supporting the creation and maintenance of high-quality learning environments.
• Work in partnership with practice learning colleagues to identify, support and escalate issues affecting learner experience or educational quality.
• Communicate information effectively using a range of formats, adapting approaches to meet the needs of different audiences.
• Support continuous improvement by promoting evidence-based practice, innovation and a culture of learning across clinical services.
• Foster inclusive and supportive working environments that encourage staff engagement, shared decision-making and quality improvement.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practice, innovation and learning across surgical wards.
• Promote recognition of excellence in practice and support initiatives that celebrate staff achievements and positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to Trust-wide, regional and national nursing, midwifery and nursing associate workforce initiatives and programmes.
• Support workforce recruitment, retention and succession planning activities as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective professional networks, representing the organisation internally and externally when required.
• Contribute to audit, evaluation and quality assurance processes to ensure practice standards meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Promote awareness and understanding of national and local policies, professional standards and best practice guidance that influence patient care
• Support clinical teams to understand and fulfil governance requirements, escalating risks and concerns where necessary.
• Encourage the use of quality improvement methodologies and clinical audit to support service improvement and patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support the effective transition, integration and development of newly qualified, international and newly recruited staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (Adult) oCurrent NMC registration oEvidence of study at level 6 (degree level) oTeaching and assessing qualification oCurrent demonstrable CPD

Desirable

• oBSc in related health subject oLeadership experience

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial clinical post registration experience at Band 5 in an acute hospital setting oExperience in teaching and assessing clinical skills oExperience in the support, supervision, teaching and assessment of clinical staff in practice oExperience in implementing evidence-based care oEvidence of implementing change in clinical practice and successfully challenging barriers to change

Desirable

• oInvolvement in research and audit in a clinical or academic setting oOrganisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes oExperience in being a chair or deputy chair in a Shared Decision Making /Governance council

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of clinical governance. oExperience of clinical supervision and use of reflective practice oUp to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues oAwareness of research and audit methodologies

Desirable

• oOrganisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes

Skills

Essential

• oSound clinical skills oEffective leadership skills oExcellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to manage difficult situations effectively oEvidence of excellent documentation and written skills oComputer literacy and use of IT skills - Email, PowerPoint, Word and Excel oEffective time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines oAbility to use own initiative and make decisions oAbility to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions oEffective resource management oAbility to work across a number of clinical areas

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)