Job overview
The post holder is responsible for continued development of evidence based department and nursing practice within the Surgical Services Care Group. They will use their expertise to provide support and act as a resource for senior and junior staff and members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating a commitment to the service philosophy through a framework of Clinical Governance.
The post holder will facilitate both formal and informal education, ensuring staff remain up-to-date with mandatory training and clinical competencies. They will also support the induction and development of new starters, students and volunteers, working collaboratively with senior nursing and multi-disciplinary management teams to promote a learning culture.
The post holder will support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
The post holder will work in partnership with other educators within the Trust to ensure collaborative working and approach. They must balance service needs with keeping their own clinical competencies and education up to date. The post holder must have experience within a surgical setting.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
1. Practice, education, training, development and staff support
2. Plan, deliver and evaluate clinical training and education sessions for multidisciplinary staff within surgical Services, ensuring it in in line with Surgical Services care group and the Trusts approach.
3. Ensure staff are compliant with mandatory training, including but not limited to: Basic Life Support (CPR), infection prevention, safeguarding, and PALMS.
4. Facilitate on-the-job learning and supervision, tailored to various roles and clinical specialisms.
5. Support student nurses, trainees and volunteers on placement within the department, acting as a mentor/assessor where appropriate.
6. Organise and deliver induction programmes for all new staff across sites.
7. Identify learning needs through feedback, observation, audit and appraisal processes.
8. To maintain one’s own clinical competency by working a clinical shift each week.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. RGN Level one
10. NMC registered
11. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
12. Continuous professional development
13. First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Desirable criteria
14. A teaching Qualification or willingness to obtain a PGCE
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Extensive post registration experience in an acute surgical clinical environment
16. Extensive post registration experience supervising students practice in an acute clinical environment
17. Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
18. Evidence of managing change
Desirable criteria
19. Management and leadership Course
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. IT literate knowledge of Electronic Patient record and any system used in providing care and services
21. Knowledge and application of Data base, Microsoft Programs and Powerpoint
22. Reducing Restrictive Intervention Trainer or willingness to undertake the train the trainer course
23. Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
24. Evidence of relevant post basic training and continuous professional development
25. Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
26. Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
27. Persuasion and influencing skills – ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
28. Clinical skills Including cannulation/ Venepuncture/ ECGs, Male catheterization, Central Venous Access Device
29. Some Experience in Facilitating Simulation Training
30. Evidence of high-level commitment to professional development, training and education
Desirable criteria
31. General Awareness of PALMS in training and monitoring
32. Key Trainer for Moving and Handling, BLS
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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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
33. JD (PDF, 160.4KB)
34. PS (PDF, 184.6KB)
35. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
36. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
37. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
38. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
39. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
40. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
41. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameHelen WyldeJob titleDeputy Nurse Director Surgical ServicesEmail addresshelen.wylde1@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2269365Additional information
Mary Sam Lead Educator Surgical Services