[ref. p05616616] Manchester - Clinical Based Educator
Job overview
This is an exciting and rewarding role that will involve clinical education and sharing learning across all the teams on the IPU. You will help support new starters by supporting them in their supernumerary programme so that they are fully prepared with the essential skills necessary to work on the ward.We are looking for someone who is experienced, works as a role model to others, approachable and enjoys teaching and supporting staff in their roles and development on all areas of IPU.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to providing new starters with a comprehensive induction. As a Clinical Educator, you will be instrumental in supporting staff through this period, and a direct link between education and clinical practice. You will also have a key role in supporting the Senior Clinical Educator and Unit Manager to share learning, teaching and develop improvement strategies on the Unit and across the wider inpatient areas.
We are also passionate about ongoing development of both individuals and the service, so the post holders will also support and develop new clinical training and competency packages around key clinical skills.
Working for our organisation
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Working with the Senior Clinical Educator, Ward Manager & Matron, the post holder will be closely involved clinically with the development of all grades of staff including pre and post registration students.
- Work with the Senior Clinical Educator, Ward Manager, Matron, and senior nursing team to identify strategies for practice development.
- Work with the Senior Clinical Educator, Ward Manager, Matron, and senior nurses to identify and implement structures to support best practice.
- Focus on staff support and health and wellbeing promotion.
- Promote and incorporate research/evidence-based practice within the clinical setting.
- Facilitate awareness of professional and educational development by acting as a resource person.
- Act as an effective role model.
- Develop competency-based practice, supported by other specialist roles and subject matter experts.
- Liaise with the school of Oncology and outside educational organizations to help support the learning and development strategy.
- Working with the Senior Clinical Educator, Matron and Senior Nurses to establish a system for the implementation of practice change/improvement following action planning in response to incidents.
- Support the staff in practice, facilitating reflective practice and providing day to day clinical support.
- To be a clinical expert.
- To ensure the provision of excellent, compassionate evidence-based nursing care for the patients and their families.
- Ensure all nursing practice is within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
- Develop and maintain competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills.
- Provide expert advice and training on appropriate aspects of oncology, surgical, and radiology procedures to others where appropriate and provide train the trainer sessions to a Clinical educator in inpatient areas.
- Work to develop and support best practice in all aspects of medical and surgical, radiological IPU care.
- To manage time appropriately to achieve aims and objectives of the department, directorate, division, and Trust services plans, in conjunction with the Senior Clinical Educator & Matron.
- To manage the training compliance for the department staff working with the senior nursing team to keep the database updated.
- To feedback regularly and consistently to the Senior Clinical Educator, Ward Manager and Matron.
- To always act in a professional manner.
- To have knowledge of and adhere to the Trust policies and professional standards ensuring that team members do likewise.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
- To participate in aspects in staff appraisal, staff development and service training activities.
- To meet NMC revalidation requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.
- To undertake further training as relevant to the role and service requirements.
- To support the senior team in auditing and evaluating nursing practice.
- Develop alongside the Matron, Senior Clinical Educator, Ward Manager and clinical staff, a positive learning environment for all grades of staff.
- Support with audit and quality assurance across the ward area.
- Lead on the development and implementation of grade specific teaching programs. This will include teaching and delivering presentations.
- Offer support and guidance to staff in relation to individual continuing education/professional needs.
- Maintain up-to-date records of statutory training updates for all staff.
- Responsible for acquiring/ensuring access to resources to support learning.
- Maintain own up-to-date knowledge base.
- Develop a system of feeding back learning from study days in a structured manner.
- Be responsible for developing research-based practice and supporting staff to ensure that their practice is evidence based.
- In conjunction with the Matron, Senior Clinical Educator & Senior Nurses, undertake audit of education and clinical practice annually and as required following changes to practice development for projects.
- Ensure there is a robust system in place for sharing learning.
- Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent.
- Leadership or management qualification/experience.
- Qualification in teaching & assessing or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff.
- Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Ability to delegate and prioritise.
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care.
- Excellent time management.
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Leadership skills.
- Effective leadership and organisational skills.
- Standardized Assessor/Link Worker in Clinical Skills
- Experience in the process of recruitment
Skills
Essential criteria- Post registration experience of acute/chronically unwell oncology patients.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Excellent assessment skills.
- Experience of supervising and assessing students.
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Excellent specialty knowledge relevant to the department.
- Understanding of professional and current issues in oncology nursing.
Values
Essential criteria- Ability to demonstrate the organizational values and behaviours.
Other
Essential criteria- A flexible approach to work. Willing to support others.
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative.
- Committed to developing nursing education and practice.
- Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the department.
- Professional at all times.
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Shares information and good practice appropriately.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels.In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
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If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
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You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.