The GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) sits within the Nursing & Patient Experience directorate of the hospital but operates as an autonomous service designed primarily to support undergraduate nurses, new graduate practitioners, international nurse education, undergraduate non-medical training, and CPD for nurses, allied health professionals andhealth care scientists.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to deliver the core requirements of a GOSH Practice Educator:

• Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise.
• Lead in the creation of clinical areas that encourage practice development, audit practice, and disseminate information on developments.
• Facilitate the creation of positive learning environments where staff development is encouraged and supported.
• Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of nursing and associated staff within the scope of the role.
• Work within the Education department, and Trust-wide, undertaking a key role in practice development to support service improvement and quality care for children, young people, and their families.
• Provide cross-cover for other members of the NNME and the Lead PE, Nursing and Non-medical Education as required.
• Lead on their identified work stream as agreed by the Lead PE for Nursing and Non-medical Education.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse, with Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience
• Assessor/Supervisor certification
• Evidence of on-going professional development within the academic speciality

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (PG Certificate Practice Education or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
• Postgraduate degree qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience either within clinical education or the clinical environment
• Experience of coordinating and managing either staff or patients
• Knowledge & experience relevant to the speciality/field or practice, e.g. Equality Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Understanding of inter-professional education
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing, Mental Health
• Management of poor performance
• Previous experience of research and audit

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of undertaking mental capacity assessments.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relevant paediatric clinical skills
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Negotiating skills
• Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Able to work across professional boundaries
• Computer literate

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

london

WC1N 3JH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

271-NPE-6546642