The CSF will work along side the ED PDN to develop and maintain high standards of evidence-based nursing through staff education and clinical practice. They will facilitate the development of service based educational programmes and act as a member of the senior nursing team demonstrating clinical expertise.

Main duties of the job

• To work in accordance with the NMC: The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives and the MTW policies and procedures.
• To ensure own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge
• To work clinically in all areas of ED on a regular, planned basis, supporting individual nursing staff in developing their practice.
• To produce written accounts from each clinical facilitation.
• In conjunction with the Practice Development Nurse, contribute towards S.M.A.R.T. goal setting if needed.
• To work with the ED PDN to devise and deliver ED specific training such as Triage, ED specific induction, Trauma, band 5 development, minor injuries, Foundations of Emergency Care.
• To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

About us

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Practice Assessor / Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Award in Education and Training - level 3
• Certificate in Education and Training - level 4
• Diploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Post-registration clinical experience in an Emergency Department.
• Experience of supporting others.
• Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.

Desirable

• Experience at Band 6 within and Emergency department.
• Experience of delivering training.

Skills

Essential

• Current ILS
• Triage and Minor injury competent
• Good teaching and assessing skills.
• Good IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
• Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive and non-threatening way.

Desirable

• ALS or equivalent
• Trauma experience
• PNA
• Evaluation skills

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital & Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ

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