We are looking for current Band 5 nurses interested in a development opportunity to become a clinical educator and part deputy sister. Here in Endoscopy we take pride in providing our staff with further opportunities for training and progression and with an increase in the number of Registered Nurses working with the team we are looking to appoint an additional clinical educator to support learning and development.

We are looking for someone with a real passion for working with learners such as nurses undergoing return to practice and overseas programmes. supervised practice, pre and post registration programmes and those in bands 1-4 looking to progress. You will need to be able to share and demonstrate best practice with the team to deliver the high quality, safe and compassionate care our patients have come to expect. You will work under the Lead Nurses and Sisters to support learners, their mentors and supervisors in the workplace. You will actively engage and train other members of the department and you will support senior management in the effective running of the clinical area. Senior support will be provided at all times.

Main duties of the job

Benefits of joining our expanding Unit include:

• Great opportunities for training and progression, you will be supported by 3 dedicated clinical educators and our large multi-disciplinary team
• strong links with clinical research and studies to advance treatment techniques
• working closely with the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
• delivering a seamless service to patients and undertaking a range of delegated tasks under supervision of a registered practitioner
• delivering a high standard of general/specific care

You will need to have the underpinning knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake this role. The post holder must have a foundation degree in health studies or equivalent, for example a diploma in higher education or a higher national diploma (level 5). If you are passionate about patient care and want to join a dynamic, specialist department - we want to hear from you!

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
• The clinical educator in consultation with the Nurse Lead and Unit manager is required to assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of clinical education and staff development programs aimed at developing, maintaining and continually enhancing the clinical skills of staff working in the unit.
• To be a visible presence in the on both sites (NNUH & QI) working clinically alongside learners to enable them to achieve their learning objectives. They will be required to be clinically based in this role in carrying out hand on care whilst supporting learners.
• To provide support for those supervising and mentoring students/learners on a range of programmes.
• To support mentors of pre-registration students and enable protected time for mentoring.
• Liaise with other local/regional hospitals to develop shared learning/educational sessions.
• To work closely with the Unit manager & Lead nurse to deliver teaching sessions, including clinical teaching, on in-house programmes of study.
• To provide advice and guidance alongside with the unit manager where there are performance issues with learners, working alongside learners and developing bespoke learning objectives
• To support new models of mentorship and a coaching approach to learner support where this is achievable.
• To assist the unit manager in contributing to the audit of practice placements and maintenance of the audit cycle.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register (Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience, including significant experience within relevant speciality at senior Band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of presenting/teaching within a formal setting
• Fully competent in all aspect of Endoscopic Procedures, and expert knowledge of the GIN or JETS workforce

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective teaching and presenting skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Quadram Institute

Research Park, Rosalind Franklin Rd

Norwich

NR4 7UQ

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