Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care Project Facilitator
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational practitioner to take on an exciting opportunity as Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care Facilitator. This post is funded for 22.5 hours per week until 31 March 2026. As such, it is essential that a successful applicant could be released quickly. Please speak to the line manager before applying.
Working in partnership with a Matron and Divisional Director of Nursing, the post holder will provide key support and leadership to develop the current provision of Enhanced Care, to re-focus on provision of high-quality outcomes for patients requiring additional resource to maintain safety. A particular focus of this post will be to work with the practice development team to support the re-design and delivery of Trust-wide education and training.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational practitioner to take on an exciting opportunity as Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care Facilitator. This post is funded for 22.5 hours per week until 31 March 2026.
Main duties
This post holder will work with cross-divisional subject matter experts to consider the complexities of ETOC provision to varied patient cohorts represented across the Trust (e.g. degenerative cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, mental health and personality disorders).
Key responsibilities
* Leadership and Oversight (Effective governance, data management and policy making)
* Person Centred Care (Identifying needs, monitoring and stepdown process)
* Education and Training (Ensuring staff are trained in ETO practices)
* Workforce planning (Efficient deployment and resource management)
Accountable to the NMSK Cluster 3 Matron, the post holder will support Trust-wide Quality Improvement Project (QIP). The post will support development of education and training.
Qualifications and Experience
Education/Training/Qualifications
* Current professional registration
* First Level degree or equivalent
* Evidence of knowledge involving providing care for those patients where behaviours pose increased risk for safety
Desirable:
* Educated to MSc Level
Work Experience
* Experience in delivering ward level training
* Desirable: Experience working at Band 6
* Desirable: Experience of developing engagement and meaningful intervention strategies
* Recent Quality Improvement experience
* Experience of managing change and implementing new developments
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Knowledge of national Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care workstream/framework
* Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and IT
Personal Qualities
* Visionary and innovative. Able to influence others and manage change
* Remains calm under pressure
* Supportive to staff and their development needs
Equal opportunities: North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you require support under the Disability Act / Two Ticks, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
Please apply promptly as adverts may close when sufficient applications are received.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol NHS Trust we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
Pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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