[ref. e55700920] NHS - Theatre Educator Facilitator
To work in partnership with colleagues and other stakeholders to promptly identify and action any student related problem to minimise disruption to the learning environment. To report to the Theatre Operational Lead for Education, any evidence or doubts regarding the suitability of a clinical area to meet students or staff members learning needs, or address significant development difficulties experienced by an individual.
To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Operational Lead for Education providing support and advice on staff and student educational and development matters. To establish robust working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
Support the Theatre Operational Lead for Education/Theatre Manager to achieve meeting agreed financial targets. To adapt and prioritise own workload. To assist and support the Theatre Operational Lead for Education/Theatre Manager in achieving clinical, operational and corporate objectives.
To ensure training and safe use of medical devices within the Theatre department To support Trust educational department to provide multi- disciplinary training involving but not limited to Simulation training To Maintain up to date documentation relating to key trainers within the Theatre Department/Trust To support the Theatre Operational Lead for Education to ensure that Theatre Department/Trust training targets are achieved and accurate records are kept CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain personal, professional knowledge and clinical competencies as required for NMC/HCPC.
In partnership with other stakeholders promote a culture of training, development and evidence based research in the pursuit of clinical excellence.
To assist in developing and evaluating course programmes and clinical placements.To participate in the facilitation of teaching within the Trust as required.
Lead on medical devices training within theatres and ensure database is established and maintained/updated in partnership with Medical devices coordinator for the Trust.
Participate in regular liaison with colleagues from HEIs and other stakeholders.
To actively participate in selection and recruitment processes staff and students in accordance with national legislation and local policies.
To participate in the induction and provision of orientation programmes for all new members of staff and students.
Ensure students attend Trust induction days and mandatory training.
To support staff and students in the completion of peri-operative competencies and associated documentation.
To create and maintain high quality written and electronic records in accordance with data protection and relevant legislation.
To support Theatre Operational Leads in maintaining safe staffing levels within the department LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To work with the multi-professional theatre education department in the delivery of effective educational programmes for theatre staff and students.
To lead the agenda on education and development issues at departmental/wider trust meetings.To ensure all records (patients, staff and students) are managed in accordance with good record keeping guidelines.
To participate in the selection and recruitment of staff and students.
To create and maintain high quality written and electronic records in accordance with data protection and relevant legislation.
Support staff awareness and development to ensure emergencies are managed in accordance with hospital policy.
First line delegated management to support achievement of the Care Group and Trust objectives through appraisal process.
Support the Theatre Operational Leads/Manager to reduce inefficiencies and ineffective utilisation of the theatre department.
Support the implementation and regularly review agreed clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and best practice.
Participate and support staff and students in undertaking clinical audit.
To monitor sickness and absence of seconded staff, apprentices and students ensuring compliance with Trust or HEIs policy and maintain accurate record keeping utilising ESR where applicable.
Support both team leader (Appraiser) and the appraisee to complete annual appraisal and periodic review where needed.
Support the Theatre Operational Lead for Education and Theatre Operational Manager in ensuring that training and development need identified on a Personal Development Plan and the staff are properly supported by suitably qualified staff to achieve the plan in line with service provision and are met within agreed timescales.
Support staff and non-medical students discipline in all areas of service delivery and where necessary implement and/or participate in Trust or HEIs disciplinary procedures to address incidents of misconduct.Support and encourage the integration and development of knowledge and skills of staff and non-medical students throughout theatres and aim to develop a greater breadth of competencies enabling service flexibility and provision for the future.
Support Theatre Operational Lead for Education /Manager by participating in various multi-professional internal/external meetings Committed to deputising for the Theatre Operational Lead for Education when required FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Support the Theatre Operational Manager to achieve meeting financial targets by effective use of resources.
RISK AND GOVERNANCE To assist in the monitoring of students progress by regular review/discussion of progress reports in liaison with HEI partners and other stakeholders.To identify and monitor suitable clinical areas to provide clinical placements for students.
To facilitate delivery and provision of clinical supervision for colleagues and students in the operating department.
To act as mentor for post registration programmes.
To promote continuing professional development for all staff Contribute to the improvement of patient care through development of standards and participation in audit and research.
Actively participate in review and development of policies within theatres in partnership with Governance Department and other stakeholders.
To support the development of nursing and operating department practices in theatres, which reflects evidenced-based research e.g.
NCEPOD and clinical audit that will improve the quality of patient care.
Support the Theatre Operational Leads/Manager in initiating appropriate actions in response to complaints or comments by patients and/or service users and stakeholders.
Ensure all equipment and working practices within theatres comply with Health & Safety and other statutory requirements.
Participate in monitoring of quality standards in all areas of service provision.
Support the theatre teams in initiating appropriate actions in response to Datix reports and resultant action plans.
Support the Operational Leads/Manager to undertake risk assessments to identify potential risks to patients and staff and students, producing and implementing action plans as necessary.
Ensure the Trust /Department meets the requirements of educational audits for partner HEI establishments.
To promote establishment and maintenance of robust links with partner HEIs, outside agencies and other stakeholders.
To promote staff, students and personal responsibility for awareness and compliance with legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Closing Date- 18th October 2024 Interview Date
- W/C 28th October 2024