The practice facilitator role is designed to develop and influence the quality of the clinical learning environment by providing support, educational input and development for all nursing and HCA staff. Working with other established teams, the role aims to enhance the quality of the practice learning experience and positively contribute to the future neuroscience nursing workforce. By enhancing the quality of the learning environment, the education and training needs of health care assistants and of the full range of professional groups may also be addressed. The practice facilitator will provide support, education and development for mentors and students from both pre and post registration education programmes, principally in the ward environment working in a supervisory capacity across all wards modelling the way in clinical practice areas. This will entail the development and maintenance of a learning environment where both education and lifelong learning are seen as integral to clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
To support and develop nursing staff and Health Care Assistants through facilitation in clinical practice and promotion / implementation of relevant education and development pathways. To facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competency by staff and their mentors within the trust. Act as a personal and professional role model. To form key working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers in the best interest of patients, ensuring quality service is provided at all times. Participate in the planning, delivery, evaluation and monitoring of patient care. Audit and report on practice facilitation activities. Demonstrate good interpersonal//communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting. Act as assessor within the clinical areas for staff developing new skills. Attend Trust/local orientation programmes, mandatory training sessions and annual Updates. Develop and maintain teaching and presentation skills. Plan and organise own workload.
Qualifications
* 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Relevant degree or working towards /equivalent experience.
* Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
* Qualification in this specialty
Knowledge & Experience
* Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 5 (or above).
* Relevant teaching qualification/skills.
* Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff.
* Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages.
Skills & Attributes
* Competent in organising own workload and that of others.
* Good problem solving and decision making abilities
* Good time management
* Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
* Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
* Able to deal with conflict.
* Able to support and advise the team.
* Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
Other
* Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives.
* Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
* Able to educate others in a range of settings, e.g. formal/informal.
* Able to support staff in acquisition of essential and expanded clinical skills e.g.Cannulation & venepuncture
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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