Detailed job description and main responsibilities 1. To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the wards, Care Group and Trust-wide. 2. To ensure that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice. 3. To work as a clinical and professional role model. 4. To work clinically in all allocated wards and departments for the majority of working time, or in accordance with an identified urgent need, supporting individual nurses/staff in developing their practice. 5. To produce written accounts of each episode of clinical facilitation, documenting learning achieved and areas for further development. 6. To demonstrate specialist nursing knowledge in clinical settings, and support the advancement of knowledge and skills using approved assessment procedures. 7. To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment. 8. To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff. 9. To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from all professions within the care group, ensuring effective communication at all times. 10. To maintain records of training undertaken by each member of staff- in conjunction with ward managers. Education and Training 1. To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all nursing staff within Emergency Department, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments. 2. To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes and opportunities for all nursing staff. 3. To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist nurses in developing themselves in accordance with their personal development plan and/or appraisal objectives. 4. To assist the Trust's clinical education team helping Registered Nurses/Associate Nurses achieve competency requirements following training. 5. To create, sustain and support an environment where practice development and change can flourish. 6. To support practice supervisors/assessors and preceptors in their role, ensuring that learning opportunities are effectively utilised. 7. To work closely with HEI staff and the trust's Head of Practice and Education in contributing to the development and review of speciality-related nursing courses, and in the evaluation of relevant courses in order to help inform Education Commissioning. 8. To work collaboratively with HEIs and other Trust colleagues on Education Quality Reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment. Management 1. In conjunction with the Emergency Department band 7s and Matron, provide effective orientation of staff, including welcome to the ward and early objective setting/follow-up. 2. When working in the department and in liaison with the shift manager ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are in place to reflect the workload and needs of the patient. 3. In conjunction with the Emergency Department band 7s and Matron, support any investigation relating to the practice development of staff using the relevant Trust policies and in liaison with the senior nursing team, implement recommendations for action. 4. To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities. 5. To produce appropriate educational data or reports requested within Care Group or by the trust. 6. To assist in the process of recruitment, retention and selection of staff within the Emergency Department and contribute to other trust-wide employment initiatives of nursing staff for the trust. 7. In conjunction with colleagues, identify and implement educational strategies that support retention. 8. To actively participate in quality assurance strategies and audit. 9. In conjunction with Senior Nursing colleagues, identify and address the educational implications of audit findings and clinical incidents 10. To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people- ensuring services are responsive to the needs of diverse groups. 11. To make an active contribution to clinical governance strategies, particularly in relation to producing and/or reviewing nurse-led clinical guidelines. 12. To be an active member of the Trust's non-medical education Forum. Personal & Professional Development 1. To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifying own educational and clinical training needs with the Head of Practice and Education 2. To ensure own mandatory training certificates are current. 3. To participate in reflective practice, and maintain a personal learning portfolio. 4. To keep up to date with NMC requirements (Annual registration and revalidation), relevant specialist, Faculty & Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. 5. To be conversant with current under and post graduate training curricula and liaise with Head of Practice and Education/Practice Development Team regarding any issues arising from these Major Incident • To maintain and up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan • In the event of a major incident being declared and a call inn of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of A&E as soon as possible. • Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients. • Undertake the Decontamination of patients from a CBRN incident as required. • Undertake training and maintain competence in scene safety and the use of Personal Protective Equipment used in the pre-hospital setting. Be prepared to be sent to the scene of a serious incident / major incident to provide emergency care in the pre-hospital setting. Person specification Essenital Essential criteria RGN with current NMC registration Evidence of recent professional and academic development to degree level OR equivalent Recognised Teaching certificate PTLLS/ AET/ Cert Ed. ILS/ PILS Instructor. Adult and Paediatric Safeguarding level 3. ALS Provider - in date ATNC or TNCC - in date EPALS or APLS - in date Desirable criteria ALS (or equivalent) teaching instructor qualification. EPALS (or equivalent) teaching instructor qualification ATNC/ TNCC Instructor (Level 2 Trauma Course) Newborn Life Support (NLS) Provider. QSIR HMIMMS/ CBRNE Essential Essential criteria High level of clinical credibility - Extensive, comprehensive and clinical nursing experience with the Emergency Department (ED) environment. Recent ED experience (within the last 12 months) at Band 6 level Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in audits, investigations and developing innovative ideas and practices. Experience of taking charge of a ward/team. Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to contemporary practice Experience of mentoring /supervising / assessing staff and students in practice Essential Essential criteria Knowledge of inphase incident reporting and investigating, duty of candour and implementation of learning from incidences. Knowledge of National and RCEM performance targets pertaining to Urgent and Emergency Care. Knowledge of RCEM workforce educational standards pertaining to ED Knowledge of Educational Audit & Links with Universities/ HEEs Knowledge of NHS recruitment process Desirable criteria Experience of recruitment, selection and interview process. People Management - experience of performance review process. Essential Essential criteria The ability to develop learning and action plans Presentation and teaching skills Ability to meet deadlines/ work under pressure Lead by example and challenge bad practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desirable criteria Experience of change management. Financial awareness, stock control and ordering/ repairing of equipment requests POCT Trainer. Essential Essential criteria Proven ability and willingness to work under self-direction Committed to own and others personal and professional development Ability to work as part of a team Friendly and approachable disposition Organised, enthusiastic, assertive and self-motivated Stress coping mechanisms. Resilient and the ability to influence others Able to act as a role model and uphold NMC and professional standards. Able to demonstrate the ability to deliver care in line with the Trust's vision. This is to deliver the best patient care, with the best clinical knowledge and expertise, using the best technology available and with kindness and understanding. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges