An exciting opportunity has become available at Conquest Critical Care Unit for a Band 7 Practice Educator to support and develop staff educational needs.

You will need to demonstrate excellent clinical, leadership, teaching and communication skills.

A keen interest in education and teaching is essential to fulfil this post.

You will need to have completed the critical care pathway or equivalent and have at least two years experience in an ITU setting as a Band 6.

You will be expected to support the clinical skills facilitator at both critical care units.

The base site will be Conquest however cross site working will be required to cover the two critical care units.

Critical care currently has currently 6 level 3 beds and 5 level 2 beds, the unit is planning to increase bed capacity to 14 beds in 2024. We work closely with our sister site at Eastbourne District General Hospital which currently has 8 beds.

Main duties of the job

To delegate, co-ordinate and supervise all education on the Unit.

To provide expert tuition, support and guidance for nursing, medics and other members of the multidisciplinary team working with the critically ill patient.

To assess learning needs required by staff to enable them to fulfil their role in the Critical Care, in line with the Unit's planned service provision.

To develop, implement, organise and evaluate learning resources/competencies and other staff development programmes in order to meet the Units and individuals learning needs.

To monitor staff's compliance with all training requirements and to maintain appropriate documentation on staff progress and achievements.

You will be expected to cover for the matron in her absence

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Masters level study

Experience

Essential

• Currently working in Intensive Care. With 2 years critical care experience at band 6 or above

Desirable

• General surgical/medical or specialist ward experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role as described in the job description.

Desirable

• Competent in role/skills/knowledge as described in job description

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD

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