Clinical Nurse Educator, Band 6 - Gloucester - ref. f92777219
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Clinical Nurse Educator, Band 6 (30 hours a week)
We have an exciting opportunity for band 6 position within our Gynaecology ward.
Within the ward we provide care for inpatients with a range of gynaecological conditions including those in early pregnancy. We also have an emergency assessment unit attached to the ward in order to provide timely management of a range of gynaecological urgent conditions.
You must be able to work well under pressure and have a willingness to learn and develop your own skills.
You will be expected to provide the highest standard of evidence based; patient-centred care. You will have a passion for education training and development of staff which will ultimately impact the patients An extensive knowledge of gynaecology conditions and how to manage them is essential, and recent experience of working clinically in a gynaecology setting.An interest and experience in teaching is also essential.
Additional working pattern details: Shift pattern
Main duties of the job
The position will require working as a Sister / Charge Nurse within an acute gynaecology ward and emergency assessment unit, taking charge when required while also ensuring the high standards of the Trust are met and maintained through implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
An element of this role will be as a clinical educator, demonstrating specialist knowledge and skills commensurate with a clinical expert and effective leader, serving as a role model, an agent of change and facilitator of work-based learning.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with or working towards appropriate teaching/assessing qualification. Substantial post registration experience including appropriate experience within gynaecology
Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio, registration revalidation and commitment to lifelong learning
Post Graduate teaching certificate or willingness to work towards one
Enhanced IT skills.
Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills.
Act as a role model and resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.
To participate in own and team’s personal and professional development. Ensuring progression through Individual Performance Development review and Revalidation process.
Demonstrate understanding of research and evidence-based practice, and participate as required in audit.
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge/experience of speciality
Demonstrates understanding of ethics, UK law and code of practice
Demonstrates leadership skills
To work within the policies and guidelines set out by the Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.
Ensures compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups
To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist Faculty & Trust guidelines and protocols.
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
To be fully aware of Trust Safeguarding policies and procedures
To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers
To maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment.
To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post.
Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
Maintaining confidentiality in keeping with NMC code
The ability to lead team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate effectively especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.
Contribute to Band 5 recruitment and retention strategies within gynaecology.
An ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.
To lead and deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
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
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all learning interventions.
To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.
Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.
Provide clinical area support and supervision for staff/learners undergoing specific training, or who have specific learning needs, assisting in the development of clinical competence
Be actively involved in ensuring that the environment is conducive to the learning and development of staff
Undertake clinical shifts and at least one clinical education shift each week
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct. To assist the Ward Manager in the implementation of policy and service.
To support senior nurse in recruitment, retention and performance related issues, including being regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified/qualified staff and students.
Support senior nurse for clinical area in the management of budgetary control and resource management including duty rotas and skill mix requirements,To support the senior nurse with Clinical Governance and risk management.
To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based system and maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
To provide clinical leadership that inspires and motivates others
To work with the Senior Charge Nurse ensuring that appropriate staff working in the ward environment have the knowledge and skills to provide expert care to the acutely ill patient.
To liaise with other members of the team to ensure policies and protocols are in place to facilitate expert care of acutely unwell patients.
The completion of daily audits and checks to help maintain and improve quality standards in line with local and national guidance
To be actively involved in the setting up and maintaining of educational programmes that ensure advanced knowledge and skills amongst the nursing team
Take personal responsibilities for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and knowledge and skills framework and actively engages with learning and development opportunities
The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the planning, co-ordination and delivery of nurse education and training to healthcare staff working within the gynaecology ward and assessment unit. This will include a variety of areas such as, Mandatory Training, Clinical Skills, Human Factors, Equipment Training, and support staff working in the clinical area for both new starters and existing staff.
Show enthusiasm to continue to learn the gynaecological specialism and to share knowledge with colleagues, students and patients
Identify the educational needs of staff with regard to gynaecology and participate in the planning, organisation and delivery of educational programs, to meet those needs
Supports the provision of cancer education and training for all grades and disciplines of staff, formally and informally in ward/work areas and assess the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process
Attend mandatory lectures and training as set out in the Trust guidelines, ensuring training is kept up to date
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development
- Appropriate experience at band 5 Registered Nurse within gynaecology
- Experience within acute NHS ward environment
- Experience of leading or coordinating a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management
- Good leadership qualities
- Holds a teaching and mentorship qualification
- Evidence of leadership/management training or qualification
- Experience of change management
- Understanding of workforce planning
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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