Clinical Education Facilitator | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
To continue to support these workstreams, we are seeking to recruit a full time Band 6 Clinical Education Facilitator.
Practice Development are an established team with a robust support infrastructure, managed by a senior nursing team under the direction of the Practice Development Lead and Associate Director of Nursing for Education and Research.- The post holder will work as a member of the Practice Development Team, working in partnership with stakeholders such as Ward Managers, Modern Matrons, Clinical Educators and others to support the implementation of evidence based practice and the professional development of staff in clinical 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 the Trust.
- 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 associate practice.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
- Act in accordance with NMC Code and be accountable for own practice and professional actions at all times.
- Contribute to the development of the roles of nurses, midwives, nursing associates in the best interests of patients and these professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
- Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.
- Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice, lead by example and facilitate the overseas OSCE programme to include face to face teaching, lesson planning, delivery according to NMC requirements and supporting in clinical practice.
- Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
- Liaise with the Associate Directors of Nursing, Group Directors of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Facilitators, Modern Matrons, Ward/Department Managers to identify the development and training requirements of nursing, midwifery, nursing associate and
- Assist in the delivery of training and development programmes and study days for staff and learners in practice.
- Work collaboratively with other professional groups to maximise development opportunities and inter professional learning opportunities
- Assist the Practice Facilitators and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and audit of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate policies, protocols, guidelines and standards ensuring that they meet current practice and professional regulations.
- Ensure that quality standards are set and monitored against internal and external bench marking processes and that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an integral part of practice developments.
- Act as a resource for staff to access and raise awareness of national and local policies that will impact upon clinical practice and influence the delivery of patient care.
- Understand key governance requirements relating to nurses, midwives and nursing associates and support
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Oct 2024