Paediatric Practice Educator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Practice Educator to provide clinical and educational support to the paediatric nursing workforce. The post holder will focus on supporting newly qualified nurses during their preceptorship year in collaboration with ward managers and multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes planning training, facilitating development, and enabling access to clinical learning opportunities beyond designated clinical

Qualifications

• Qualified paediatric nurse with NHS experience.
• Experience in preceptorship and education.
• Commitment to CPD and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who encounter the Children's Services.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately in response to hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff.
• Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote a commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
• Take on agreed duties in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as designated by the Group Director of Nursing / Modern Matron / Band 7 Practice Educator

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Clinical education

Preceptorship support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Training coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Experience in paediatric practice education

Job description

The post holder will work within the senior paediatric nursing and paediatric practice education teams to provide both clinical and educational support to the paediatric nursing workforce. A key focus of the role is supporting newly qualified nurses throughout their preceptorship year.

In collaboration with ward managers, the post holder will play a significant role in supporting staff in the clinical environment to achieve required competencies. This includes working closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan training, facilitate development, and enable access to clinical learning opportunities beyond their designated clinical areas

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Ensure that all Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who encounter the Children's Services.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately in response to hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff.
• Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote a commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
• Take on agreed duties in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as designated by the Group Director of Nursing / Modern Matron / Band 7 Practice Educator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as part of a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angie Tims Job title: Paediatric Practice Educator Email address: [e-mail]