Critical Care

The Directorate of Critical Care spans three units located at St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals. We are tertiary referral centres for multiple specialities including major trauma, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, hepatobiliary, renal and vascular surgery.

Within the Directorate, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced critical care nurse to join our dynamic and friendly Clinical Education team. The successful applicant will be based at St Mary's Hospital AICU, but will be expected to participate in educational activities at all sites. The post holder should be a registered Nurse with a post registration qualification in Critical Care, educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level and hold a recognised teaching/assessing qualification (such as a mentorship (SSSA) qualification or above). The post holder will act as a clinical expert within their sphere of work, provide clinical coaching and support to staff and assist in the provision of education and training. The aim of the role is to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care contributing to improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

Main duties of the job

To maintain an effective educational environment through coaching and staff development, whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team at large. Enabling and ensuring delivery of high quality, safe and effective care, thus improving the patients' experience.

To act as an expert practitioner, resource and role model to encourage evidence-based practice and provide support and supervision to all staff, including those on professional development courses.

To be responsible for the development of education and training programmes adapting them as necessary and achieving education and training targets.

To collaborate in the strategic development of the service.

The post holder will contribute to ensuring a conducive work environment and they will be a change agent with a strong professional and clinical focus.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (level 1)
• Post registration qualification in specialty
• Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (e.g. MIP/SSSA)

Desirable

• Post graduate teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant Critical Care experience
• Led change in practice
• Delivering education and training both classroom based and within clinical settings
• Effective working with Multidisciplinary Team

Desirable

• Policy writing

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Organisation and management skills
• Ability to manage change
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Maintain accurate records
• Ability to undertake surveys or audits
• Delivering training
• Analysing training needs
• Negotiation and managing conflict
• Ability to facilitate groups and individuals to improve practice
• Sound knowledge of both clinical and non-clinical policies
• Current issues in Critical Care

Desirable

• Management experience

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

QEQM St Mary's Hospital

South Wharf Road

London

W2 1NY

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290-SCCS-1614