Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator
Job overview
Are you interested/passionate about education, teaching and development of staff. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the professional lead nursing team in the BCHC Children and Families Division. You will be responsible for organising, delivering and evaluating specialist training to a range of staff across the 0-19 clinical group and Birmingham Forward Steps (BFS) partnership.
Main duties of the job- To ensure that staff are competent to meet the skills required for delivery of the Healthy child programme, mandatory training and role specific training needs to meet the service delivery model for children and families.
Maintain accurate training data
Utilises competency frameworks to evaluate and provide feedback on skills and knowledge development- Liaise and communicate with staff to encourage uptake of training and sign off of competencies.
- Develop and review guidance, newsletters and training packages for Health staff.
Advise and support 0-19 staff in developing and regularly reviewing policies and procedures.
Contributes to practice related improvement plans to enable learners to achieve the required standard of proficiency.- Working within the NMC code of professional conduct: standards for conduct, performance and ethics, exercising professional accountability at all times.
- Reporting back to the Deputy professional lead any identified concerns.
- Managing own time and prioritising own workload.
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- Working for our organisation
Applicants should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Successful applicants will be working as part of a team who will support the education, learning development of staff and students
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within 0-19 service providing specialist training, advice, and support to staff within the 0-19 services. This will ensure that staff are competent to meet the skills required for delivery of the Healthy child programme, mandatory Training and role specific training needs to meet the service delivery model for children and families.
To be responsible for organising, delivering and evaluating specialist training to a range of staff across the clinical group and Birmingham Forward Steps (BFS) partnership.
To provide advice and support to 0-19 staff in developing and reviewing policies, and standard operating procedures, around the healthy child programme including but not limited to IMDR; 6-8 week review: SEND: role specific Rio training: paediatric resuscitation.
There is no direct management responsibility.
To be responsible for the clinical supervision of staff. To be responsible for the delivery and evaluation of specialist training'
There are no budgetary responsibilities
Working within the NMC code of professional conduct: standards for conduct, performance and ethics, exercising professional accountability at all times.
Reporting back to the Deputy professional lead any identified concerns.
Delegation of work to admin support team member and ensuring delegated work is completed to a satisfactory standard.- Managing own time and prioritising own workload.
- To organise and deliver specialist training, within bookable space and 0-19 settings to a range of staff. This will include theoretical training and practical demonstrations.
- Develop and review guidance, newsletters and training packages for Health staff.
- Advise and support 0-19 staff in developing and regularly reviewing policies and procedures.
- Liaise and communicate with staff to encourage uptake of training and sign off of competencies where appropriate.
- Utilises competency frameworks to evaluate and provide feedback on skills and knowledge development.
- Contributes to practice related improvement plans to enable learners to achieve the required standard of proficiency.
- Regularly review training in conjunction with Group clinical manager and professional lead to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness
- Assist the Professional lead and deputy in the review of clinical policies or standard operating procedures relevant to this clinical educator role.
- Undertake audit of policies and procedures in service settings, which support safe care of children.
- To liaise and work closely with the Specialist Development Practice Leads relevant to the service.
- To participate in the Trust’s clinical effectiveness and audit programmes and to take part in research as appropriate.
- To keep updated with current trends and advances within the 0-19 services.
- To undertake individual training appropriate to the grade and as identified at appraisal.
- The post holder must be proficient with Microsoft office.
- To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- Registered first level Nurse
- Specialist community public health nurse qualification
- Experience of supervising staff
- Health Visiting experience
- Excellent written skills
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions to staff
- Experience in developing training packages
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft office (Power Point and Excel)
Essential
Essential criteria- Excellent written skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Car driver - ability to travel and work at various sites across the service
- Demonstration of team working
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification.We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics.As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible