Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Sky ward and we are looking for a band 7 Practice Educator as fixed term contract for a year. The post holder will also be supporting nurses and health care support workers through a range of their skills and competencies across Sky ward. Sky Ward, which focuses on orthopaedics and spinal surgery for children and young people from birth to 16+. It has 18 beds, including a four-bed high-dependency unit (HDU) where we are able to care for patients following complex surgery. Previous experience this specialty is essential for this challenging and very rewarding role.
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work as part of education team at GOSH. We are therefore looking for an individual that has expertise in both in Spinal and orthopaedic care and education. They would also need a passion for education and development to help us ensure that we can maintain high standards of patient care.
In return for your dedication, you'll benefit from excellent development opportunities, including training on education theory and practices alongside PNA support and leadership development.
This role will include:
* Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise,
* Helping mentor band 2's and band 3's through the apprentice scheme,
* Supporting newly qualified nurses to gain their competencies,
* Supporting nurses to become competent and confident in critical care levels 1 &2.
* Working with staff nurses to develop into senior staff nurses,
* Leading the spinal and orthopaedic academic and foundation courses
* Co-ordinate clinical simulation within the wards,
* Support the ward managers when there are issues with performance management,
* To run study days and inductions on the regular basis,
* Ensure that staff are kept up to date in changes of practice and improvements in care.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
* Gosh Values
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team
* Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
* A student supervisor/ assessor or Mentorship qualification
* A relevant post-registration accredited clinical course
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of a teaching qualification or working towards one
* Leadership or management experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Post-registration experience in the clinical speciality
* Excellent speciality knowledge relevant to the professional and current issues in paediatric nursing and mental health
* Detailed understanding of change management, audit and research methodologies
* Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
* Leadership experience
* Education experience within the ward environment
Desirable criteria
* Managing a team
* Management of poor performance
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent clinical skills in paediatric mental health care
* Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
* Effective managerial, leadership and organisational 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
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision
Desirable criteria
* Interviewing skills & Appraisal skills
* Administration of oral and intravenous medications
* Management of Central Venous Access Devices