The Practice Educator post-holder should possess excellent clinical skills in the field of Cardiothoracic surgical Nursing and have worked in a Senior Staff nurse position demonstrating these skills on a day to day basis. Excellent communication and managerial /organisational skills are essential in addition to proven teaching and assessing skills.

The role involves working closely across wards & departments, with the ward managers, current education team, Matron, and other key departments staff.

The successful candidate is expected to promote within Alex Ward a learning environment that optimises each staff members clinical development and facilitates a 'best practice' principle for patient care that, whenever possible, is evidence based.

You will be able to provide specialist nursing advice across the Hospital group to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets and Hospital guidelines.

Closing date: 4th August 2024 Midnight

Interview date: 21st August 2024

Main duties of the job

To work alongside members of nursing staff and Healthcare working staff supporting them in learning core skills and behaviours, new skills and taking on new roles and responsibilities. This involves undertaking an assessment of their competence when taking on these new skills, providing feedback to the ward managers and modern matron in addition to the individual nurse concerned.

To be responsible for the continuing specialist professional development and overall performance of all staff on Alex Ward in conjunction with the ward managers and department leads.

Provide specialist nursing advice Hospital group wide, to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets.

To develop leadership strategy to ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.

About us

You will join our friendly and dedicated Alex Ward team, within a care group which has a local, national and international reputation for delivering expert cardiothoracic care to our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current, and evidence based.

We are interested in nurses who are committed to delivering a high standard of patient care and have a genuine interest in education. Candidates will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. A flexible approach and the ability to respond appropriately to the demands of a rapidly changing environment are also essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work alongside members of nursing staff and Healthcare working staff supporting them in learning core skills and behaviours, new skills and taking on new roles and responsibilities. This involves undertaking an assessment of their competence when taking on these new skills, providing feedback to the ward managers and modern matron in addition to the individual nurse concerned.
• To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Ward/Department and Hospital group / Trust wide.
• With the Ward Managers, Modern Matron, and fellow clinical practice educators, monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards and take the lead on customer care initiatives.
• Maintain study leave records and particularly monitor mandatory training such as Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, and Fire Training.
• Work clinically with staff according to their needs on Alex Ward.
• Co-ordinate induction and orientation programmes with the Ward Managers.Takes the lead in ensuring the provision of care is in accordance with the Hospital groups Polices & procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• ENB or specialist course relevant to area i.e. Respiratory nursing/ course or equivalent course
• All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development. Has attained or is working towards a Degree/Certificate/Diploma in management/professional nursing issues

Desirable

• Teaching & Assessing course / experience

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical and managerial experience within the field of Respiratory Nursing at Senior Staff Nurse level
• Experience in change management
• Knowledge of people management
• Knowledge of dealing with poor performance

Desirable

• Current working knowledge and skills within a High dependency/critical care area
• Current experience of invasive monitoring.
• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees

Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Proven teaching and assessing skills
• Evidence of applying current research to practice
• Word Processing skills
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to use own initiative
• Venepuncture
• Proficient in Tracheostomy Management
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to NHS and Trust service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area
• Proficient in IT management

Desirable

• Proficient in Intercoastal Chest drain management
• Proficient in Non Invasive Ventilation (Tracheostomy NIV)
• Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of EHR / ICCA / EPIC

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

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