Paediatric Practice Educator Coventry

Meeveem Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated paediatric practice education professional to provide clinical and educational support to the paediatric nursing workforce, with a focus on preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.

You will collaborate with ward managers and multidisciplinary teams to plan training, facilitate development and enable access to learning opportunities across clinical areas, while upholding NHS standards.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration either RSCN or RN Child.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Practice assessor / Mentor and assessing qualification.
• Study at level 6 (degree / diploma).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Trust-wide standards to improve quality of total care.
• Promote health & safety and act on hazards with staff.
• Participate in professional development activities and CPD.
• Take on agreed duties in line with the post grade.
• Cover the work of colleagues during absences or peaks.
• Undertake other duties per Trust policies and directions.

Skills

IT skills

Patient focus

Communication

Time management

Prioritisation

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Teaching/Assessing Qualification

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us

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 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.

Job responsibilities

As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice.

• ccountable for own actions in accordance with the code of Professional Conduct.
• Work clinically alongside nurses who are new starters, newly qualified or require specific support
• Support nursing team to audit and evaluate nursing care.
• Promote best practice in line with current paediatric national and local guidelines
• Promote best practice in ensuring NMC documentation Standards set out in the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice for nurses, midwifes and nursing associates
• Act as a clinical role model promoting the professional image of nursing within the Trust and ensuring that nursing practice is in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures and statutory nursing bodies legislation.
• Establish good working relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues within the Trust.
• Maintain own clinical competency in line with the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice for nurses, midwifes and nursing associates
• Available to be rostered for a minimum of one clinical shift per month, this may be increased dependent on service need

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent Professional Registration either RSCN, or RN Child oEvidence of continuous professional development oPractice assessor / Mentor and assessing qualification oStudy at level 6 (degree / diploma)

Desirable

• oTeaching and Assessing Qualification

Experience

Essential

• oRecent Professional general clinical experience within an acute Paediatric setting oEvidence of implementing change in clinical practice oEvidence of experience working with students/ preceptees / trainee nursing associates in a clinical setting

Desirable

• oExperience in research or audit oExperience in caring for children and young people displaying escalating behaviours

Knowledge

Essential

• oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oA sound understanding of the role of the Trainee nursing associate / nursing associate oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development oLeadership and supervisory skills

Skills

Essential

• oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).