Clinical Nurse Educator Band 6

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 (12 hours a week)

This 12 hour permanent teaching position within the Critical Care Services will suit an individual who is passionate about delivering expert clinical skills, and sharing their expert knowledge in a challenging and rewarding specialism where teaching is at the centre of patient care and staff development.

The Department of Critical Care is very proud to have achieved a Gold ACE accreditation in 2024. We aim to maintain this status by continuing to develop motivated and enthusiastic staff who will work alongside us to deliver expert care to critically ill patients and their families.

The proposed interview date is 22nd May

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Critical Care team as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). The successful applicant will assist the Band 7 CNE, to lead the training and professional development of nursing staff, of all grades, within the cross county critical care service and wider Trust as appropriate, the details of which are outlined within the Job Description.

Having the ability to role model a positive attitude towards service delivery and progression is key to this position.

There is the expectation that the post holder will work collaboratively with personnel from other departments and organisations to continuously raise the standard and provision of critical care nurse training and education to include other units within the SW network and local universities.

This post offers an interesting and varied senior nursing role within an ‘Outstanding Team’ where the successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of critical care nurse education and development within Gloucestershire Hospitals and beyond.

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To support the Band 7 CNE to support the training and education of nursing staff, of all grades, within DCC
• To deliver & evaluate the educational strategically within Critical Care
• To support the Matron, the Band 7’s and wider team to determine and deliver on service strategic objectives
• To act as a resource for registered nurses within critical care disseminating clinical skills and knowledge
• To encourage interdisciplinary working and education to meet the needs of critically ill patient.
• To maintain visibility within the clinical area, as a clinical expert role modelling high standards of care, evidence-based practice and effective leadership
• To support the recruitment of nurses through effective processes to enable the selection of the most suitable candidates, whilst supporting those individuals to make an appropriate career choice.
• To support the retention & recruitment strategy by focusing upon initial selection as above and promoting clinical support, job satisfaction and opportunities for staff personal and professional development
• To support the management & maintenance of training records and ensure fairness and transparency of training resource allocation
• To support the develop of the Platinum QI with effective links with the Trust Quality Improvement Academy
• To represent DCC at the most appropriate local, network and national education forums & deputise in the Band 7s absence
• To take an active role in the development and implementation of local guidelines and policies relating to practice

• Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Degree in relevant area of practice
• Critical Care course
• Have requisite level of Critical Care experience at Band 5 level or above
• Recognised for possessing expert critical care knowledge and clinical skills and for demonstrating high standards of patient care
• Help to development members of the team and building effective interpersonal skills
• An ability to develop enhanced IT skills, particularly in the field of simulation training
• Demonstrates a positive, forward thinking and creative approach to change and an ability to be resilient and self-resourceful

• Deliver complex and contentious information to large and small groups sometimes in clinical areas where staff maybe reluctant to be involved.
• Demonstrate an ability to work cohesively with all members of the Critical Care team
• Communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy
• Communicate sensitively with staff members, particularly when needing to lead ‘difficult’ conversations or manage underperformance
• Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to agreed timescales
• Take initiative and demonstrate a progressive, creative and forward-thinking approach
• Act as a good role model for others to follow to include personal appearance and adherence to Trust uniform policy
• Work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives
• Work within the NMC code of conduct
• Maintain own professional development, mandatory training and NMC revalidation requirements

• Deliver, demonstrate and supervise safe and appropriate care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources
• Administer, demonstrate and supervise the delivery of medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications (POPAM) guidelines
• Work alongside other health professionals to provide high standards of care for patients within DCC
• Asist in the development, taking a key role in the implementation of any clinical initiative or introduction of new equipment within DCC
• To maintain the safety of the service there is a need to maintain your clinical skills & work clinically on an ad-hoc basis
• During surge or increased clinical activity you may be required to work clinical shifts

• Organise own time within 08.00 – 20.00 Monday to Friday hours to enable effective delivery of the key roles and responsibilities outlined
• Assist with the development and delivery of a formal educational programme for staff
• Contribute to the delivery of effective education and development programmes, specifically the national competency programme for adult critical care nurses
• Assist with the recruitment and induction of Band 5 nurses
• Assist with the maintenance of training records
• Promote education and training and seek additional resources where appropriate
• Work alongside Band 6 & 7 colleagues in managing any underperformance and assist in the development and implementation of performance action plans
• Support the nurse team to deliver staff appraisals and promote mandatory training to achieve key performance indicators
• Link with other providers of internal training to identify opportunities for joint education and improvement projects

• Assist with the strategic leadership roles for education within DCC and support a clear vision for staff development that the team can understand and support
• Demonstrate a positive and pro-active approach to the development of nurses within DCC
• Role model high standards of patient care, communication, commitment and organisation for others to follow
• Encourage and promote a ‘shared leadership’ model, enabling and empowering others, of all grades, to take the lead with various initiatives within DCC and the wider Trust
• Maintain the ability to work as clinical nurse ‘co-ordinator’ for DCC to enable cover for occasions when necessary

• Work in a manner that promotes any audits or research taking place within DCC or the wider Trust as appropriate
• Promote and demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and related policy, procedure and guidelines
• Assist in the collection and reporting of data as appropriate to maintain key performance indicators

• Help to maintain continuous development of an educational infrastructure to deliver and support training within Critical Care
• Provide expert educational support on real time projects
• Establish networks with all education providers and promote the work of the Division and the Trust
• Continually identify areas for educational development in the delivery of service and personal development
• Establish and link with all clinical governance departments in the Trust and relevant internal and external educational departments as required learning from clinical incidents and providing training as required

• Comply with requirements to register with the NMC and identify own learning needs and ensuring own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments
• Work with senior staff undertaking audit and research projects
• Contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management
• Develop and share own clinical knowledge with other members of the wider clinical team both locally and nationally
• Identify own development needs, aligning these to Trust and departmental service objectives
• Understand and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/ protocols/ guidelines relevant to the specialist area
• Openly question and challenge practice in a sensitive and constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved

• Will be required to utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines
• May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids
• Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control, infestations and COSHH regulations
• Frequent exposure to distressing and emotionally demanding situations involving patients and relatives
• Some exposure to patients displaying verbal and physical abuse
• The work pattern may be unpredictable and there is a frequent requirement for long periods of concentration, for example; when caring for a critically ill patient receiving supportive therapies for organ dysfunction, being continuously monitored and with multiple infusions, drug calculations and titration
• Will be expected to work and maintain a clinical presence within both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital as a member of the cross-county critical care leadership team

There is the on-going requirement to maintain excellent standards of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment.

Additional contact details

Deborah Elliott Matron

[email protected]

0300 422 6250

Person specification

Qualifications

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to on-going learning
• Critical Care Course at Level 6 or 7
• Recognised Teaching and Assessment qualification or working towards (PG CAP)
• Degree Level Education

• Completion of Bronze or Silver QI

Experience

• Have requisite level of Critical Care experience at Band 5 level or substantial experience
• Recognised for possessing expert critical care knowledge and clinical skills and for demonstrating high standards of patient care
• Evidence of building effective working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other key stakeholders

• Experience of producing and delivering educational material and disseminating within a team

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• In depth knowledge of Critical Care Nursing and operational & educational processes within DCC
• Help to development members of the team and building effective interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• Ability to plan coordinate and evaluate educational programmes
• The ability to communicate at different levels and inspire staff
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
• Able to demonstrate ability to develop enhanced IT skills, particularly in the field of simulation training
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
• Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
• Work with enthusiasm and genuine interest within the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved
• Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods

• Experience or exposure in change management or service improvement
• Understanding of coaching and facilitation

Qualities

• Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment
• Be both enthusiastic and self-aware
• Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work shifts
• Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations
• Team focused
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

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.

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