Job overview
The post holder will support the senior clinical educator with the delivery of education relating to the acutely ill patient
Collect and present audit data.
Support staff in recognition, response and management of the deteriorating patient in the clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of ward-based training and competency assessment. The overall aim is to enhance the early recognition and management of deteriorating patients. A major aspect of the role will be providing education to improve the recognition, escalation, and response to patient deterioration.
This is key to the patient safety agenda and essential to achieving the current and forthcoming CQUIN measures.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Acutely Ill Patient team. They will assist in the coordination of the deteriorating patient, inclusive of the sepsis work stream to promote the highest standards of clinical practice and improved patient outcomes at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
They will provide assistance and support to other staff while improving clinical practice, enhancing service provision and streamlining patient focused care. The applicant will maintain clinical credibility by working alongside the Critical Care Outreach team.
The post holder will network with specialist nurse colleagues for the purpose of developing practice, research, audit and development of standardised patient information.
Working for our organisation
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
·Your Leadership Impact
·Leading your Team to Success
·Leading Into the Future
·Service Improvement for Beginners
·Developing your Service Improvement Skills
·Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
·Explore leadership within the NHS
·Promote Trust values and behaviours
·Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
·Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
1. Evidence of experience within an acute / critical care environment
2. Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
3. Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct
4. Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
5. Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to and implement policies in own area and propose changes
6. Excellent IT skills
Desirable criteria
7. Experience using the Patientrack/Miya system
8. Working knowledge of CG50 Acutely Ill Patients in hospital, NG51 suspected sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management and NCEPOD on the right trach?
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Registered Nurse
10. Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification
11. Current registration with the NMC
12. Teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
13. Acute Illness Management Instructor
14. Advanced Life Support provider
15. Masters degree or working towards
16. Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme ( days)
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Teaching or assessing competence in the clinical area
18. Experience of managing the care of the deteriorating/critically ill patient
19. Experience in managing change
20. Knowledge of national guidance within speciality area
21. Effective teaching, facilitation, assessment and feedback skills
22. Knowledge of audit and research processes
Desirable criteria
23. Advanced knowledge of audit and research with evidence of application
24. Knowledge of strategic issues which influence area of practice at a local and national level
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
25. Demonstrates integrity, reliability and trustworthiness
26. Highly motivated and diligent with an enthusiastic approach to work
27. Commitment to patient safety and high quality care
28. Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
29. Experience in a specialist team
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.