Clinical Lead

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

NHS pension

Learning and career development

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Staff networks

Maternity/paternity leave

Free parking

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in West Berkshire is seeking a Clinical Development Lead to advance education and training within our Community Nursing Team. The role combines clinical mentoring with formal programme design to raise staff competence.

You will work with the Service Manager and leadership team to identify learning needs, deliver training packages, and support career pathways that improve recruitment, retention and patient outcomes across Berkshire.

Qualifications

• Deliver educational programmes across Community Nursing Services.
• Lead staff development initiatives and training design.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Development Lead will deliver the fundamental elements of education and training to staff working across the Community Nursing Services
• The Clinical Development Lead will also support the Service Manager in the development of robust career pathways to support recruitment, retention and staff satisfaction
• Work clinically with clinicians and their mentors to facilitate development of clinical skills, theoretical knowledge and conceptual understanding of clinical practice. In partnership with senior clinical staff ensure that undergraduate students are exposed to and are taught evidence-based interventions to the required national standards.
• Design and deliver training and development programmes on a range of topics.

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, strategic and enthusiastic individual to join our Community Nursing Team in West Berkshire has arisen.

Good quality care can change everything. Our service aims to deliver truly brilliant, integrated care and we are committed to continually striving to improve patients’ experience and outcomes.

An exciting career opportunity is available for a Clinical Development Lead who has the passion and enthusiasm to foster a positive learning environment for clinicians in our Community Nursing team.

The service has a wide range of skill mix from band 4 Nursing Associates, through to band 7 Community Matrons.

We aim to provide the highest quality of care and standards of practice to our patients and to provide care as close to home as possible. As a Clinical Lead you will work closely with the Service Manager and Leadership Team to identify key learning needs and to deliver training packages to ensure that all staff are fully competent and confident in undertaking both existing and new skills.

• The Clinical Development Lead will deliver the fundamental elements of education and training to staff working across the Community Nursing Services
• The Clinical Development Lead will also support the Service Manager in the development of robust career pathways to support recruitment, retention and staff satisfaction
• Work clinically with clinicians and their mentors to facilitate development of clinical skills, theoretical knowledge and conceptual understanding of clinical practice. In partnership with senior clinical staff ensure that undergraduate students are exposed to and are taught evidence-based interventions to the required national standards.
• Design and deliver training and development programmes on a range of topics.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Clifton Job title: Community Nursing Services Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0771 7507388