Practice Facilitator

Great Ormond Street Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious children's hospital in Greater London seeks a Respiratory Clinical Practice Facilitator to enhance nursing education and clinical excellence. You'll be pivotal in training and supporting newly registered nurses and other staff members. Key qualifications include a strong clinical background, mentorship capability, and experience in clinical teaching. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, apply to join this esteemed team and shape future respiratory nursing at this iconic hospital.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative environment

Ongoing training and development

Make a tangible difference in patient care

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory care and Cystic Fibrosis.
• Ability to teach and mentor nursing staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to staff in clinical settings.
• Deliver training and orientations for staff.
• Mentor and coach Junior Nurses and support staff.
• Split time between clinical shifts and education.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Mentorship qualification / Practice Assessor

Proven experience in clinical teaching

Excellent paediatric clinical skills

Effective managerial and organizational skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Child)

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Assessing and mentoring qualification

Paediatric Immediate Life Support

Job description

Job overview

Respiratory Clinical Practice Facilitator – Band 6

Location : Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) – Leopard & Kangaroo Wards

Contract : 1-Year Fixed Term

Are you passionate about education and clinical excellence?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Respiratory Team at GOSH as a Clinical Practice Facilitator. This is your chance to make a real impact by shaping the future of nursing on two specialist wards :

Leopard Ward

• 14 beds, including HDU beds
• Acute respiratory care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, invasive / non-invasive ventilation, chest drains, Optiflow, and complex respiratory conditions

Kangaroo Ward

• 9 beds, including HDU beds
• Caring for patients with long-term ventilation and complex needs, supporting transition from hospital to home
• Dedicated sleep study bed

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Band 5 and / or Band 6 nurse with a passion for education and clinical development. You will join our Education Team to support and develop a diverse workforce, including Newly Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs, and Support Workers.

Essential Requirements

• Strong clinical knowledge
• Mentorship qualification / Practice Assessor
• Proven experience in clinical teaching

Desirable

• HDU, Cardiac, or ICU module

Your Role - As a Clinical Practice Facilitator, you will :

• Provide hands‑on support to staff on the wards
• Deliver local orientations and contribute to hospital‑wide teaching
• Mentor and coach staff to build confidence and competence
• Support leadership development for Band 5 nurses
• Work weekdays primarily, with flexibility to meet ward needs
• Spend one week per month in clinical numbers.
• To be a Team Leader for a designated team of Junior Nurses.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a world‑renowned hospital dedicated to excellence in paediatric care
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where education is valued
• Make a tangible difference in staff development and patient care

Ready to inspire and lead?

Apply now and help us shape the future of respiratory nursing at GOSH!

Main duties of the job

The focus of the work will be very much working with staff who need support on the wards. This may be a new staff member, a staff member who needs extra support or maybe a shift for a band 5 to develop their leadership and management skills to be in‑charge.

You should have a natural flair and aptitude for teaching and great communication skills. There are several internal education programmes to facilitate, plus assessing and ensuring all staff follow and complete the Competency booklets appropriate to their banding. The successful candidate will split their time between clinical shifts and education working predominantly alongside those nurses / students who require supervision and training, in addition to assisting in delivering study days and training programmes. The successful candidate will be expected to be a team leader and support the Management team.

We will offer the right candidate a warm and friendly welcome with a full induction programme and on‑going support, training and development to further advance your skills and career.

Please apply now!

For more information or an informal visit please contact Catherine Chick our Clinical Educator for respiratory on email

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and / or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long‑Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee‑led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment / s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Our Always values
• 1) Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 2) Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. 3) Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic / Professional qualification / Training

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) (or Registered Nurse / Midwife relevant to area of practice , Mental Health / Neonatology / Theatre
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Paediatric Immediate Life Support / equivalent

Desirable criteria

• APLS / EPLS (ITU areas only
• Possession of a relevant honour’s degree or in the process of obtaining*
• NVQ D32 / 33 Assessor’s course
• Leadership or management training

Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing.
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Handling child protection issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in respiratory and with Cystic Fibrosis, chest drains, Optiflow, Noninvasive and invasive ventilation, tracheostomy and nasopharyngeal airways
• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department , ITU / theatres • Tracheostomy and ventilator competent • Non-invasive ventilation competent • Optiflow care and management • Chest drain care and management
• Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Administration of IV and oral drugs

Desirable criteria

• Administering medication under patient group directives
• Interviewing skills
• Appraisal skills

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to work internal rotation to night duty (as appropriate)
• A flexible approach to work
• Effective time management
• Evidence of fulfilling PREP
• Committed to providing excellent Family Centred Care
• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the department specialty
• Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness – Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect – Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times