Lead Clinical Practice Facilitator (Perioperative Projects)

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at University College London Hospital as a Lead Clinical Practice Facilitator aimed at enhancing professional development in perioperative settings. The role focuses on training and managing education for healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to best practices.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to free independent support services

On-site accommodation

Staff discount platform

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC/NMC.
• Extensive knowledge in perioperative nursing care required.
• Experience in leading clinical education initiatives essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage perioperative education projects and monitor course implementation.
• Supervise and mentor junior nurses and practitioners.
• Promote compliance with CQC standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Training

Job description

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the UCLH Theatre and Anaesthesia team as a Lead Clinical Practice Facilitator with a main focus of developing, delivering and managing continuing professional development (CPD) for nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) on the Perioperative Care Pathway including theatres, anaesthetics and recovery.

As Lead Clinical Practice Facilitator, you must have a good knowledge and experience in perioperative practice and an excellent understanding of peri-anaesthesia care and education.

In order to practice the role, you must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anaesthetic module/course).

You will be required to function effectively as a leader of different peri-operative education projects to compliment the provision of an efficient and high-quality surgical service. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of perioperative education across a varied project-load.

You must be motivated and enthusiastic, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.

Main duties of the job

Monitor the development, implementation and evaluation of in-house perioperative courses with UCLH Theatres in collaboration with different stakeholders and partners.

To take charge of project teams in the absence of Senior Nurse following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway

To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and others.

To demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.

Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.

Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

Ensure E-rota and electronic patient records are implemented and used to their full potential.

In addition you must have:

• Registration with the Health Professions Council as an ODP or with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nurse
• Extensive knowledge of nursing care in a perioperative environment
• Evidence of leading a team within a clinical or educational environment
• A recognised qualification and experience of supporting learner
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

University College Hospital is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. Our operating theatre is a busy and dynamic environment setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.

We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery. In addition, we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.

Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries. Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.

We also cater to specialist Thoracic and Urological surgical procedures at our 7 theatres in the UCLH @ Westmoreland Street site and to Neurosurgical and Neuroradiological procedures at our 7 theatres and 2 angiography suites at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes.

In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched our anaesthesia and enhanced recovery training programmes for registered nurses/ practitioners in order to develop a multi skilled workforce

The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First level registered nurse/ODP
• Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor (SSSA) Training or equivalent Mentorship qualification

Desirable criteria

• Management / Leadership course
• Research module
• Teaching/Assessing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in a practice development role (clinical practice facilitator) or as senior staff nurse or ODP (band 6 or above), within a theatre environment
• Experience working as a mentor or learning facilitator in the perioperative setting
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and training initiatives in a collaborative manner across different platforms
• Experience in managing data and generating reports

Desirable criteria

• Management experience

Communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Formal presentation skills
• Experience of liaising with external partners, across traditional boundaries

Desirable criteria

• Experience of writing business cases and reports

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Experience of supporting others' personal development
• Has excellent organisational skills
• Able to demonstrate decision-making skills
• Experience of managing complex situations
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to prioritise objectives and workload

Health, Safety And Security

Essential criteria

• Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
• Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security Clinical Governance and Risk

Service Improvement

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of NHS improvement agenda

Desirable criteria

• Skill-mix and workforce business planning skills

Quality

Essential criteria

• Quality assurance and Improvement experience
• Participation in developing policies and protocols
• In-depth knowledge and experience of nursing quality and audit issues

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
• Understands the implications of equal opportunities in practice

Knowledge and Information Resources

Essential criteria

• Able to utilise ICT to full potential
• Collection, interpretation & dissemination of information & data from a variety of sources
• Familiar with and able to produce powerpoint presentations at high level

Learning and Development

Essential criteria

• In-depth understanding of relevant national professional and PD issues
• Able to design, deliver and evaluate training programmes

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 792.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)