Band 6 Emergency Department Specialist Educator

Job title:

Band 6 Emergency Department Specialist Educator

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting, new opportunity has arisen within the Queen Elizabeth Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Clinical Education Team is hiring, and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and clinically competent practitioners to join the team. The post holder will work in collaboration with healthcare colleagues and educators to ensure the clinical education and development needs of the Non-Medical Practitioner workforce are identified and addressed using approved, proven and credible methods. They will be a visible role model, providing clinical support and practical guidance to clinical teams and departments as well as providing pastoral support for staff when required. All applicants should have a genuine interest in the education and development of staff within the Emergency Department whilst also ensuring their own clinical credibility through continuing professional development. Right from the time you join us, you’ll have access to learning, development and training opportunities to aid you with your transition. UHB is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.Main duties of the jobThe post holder must be able to:– Co-ordinate and deliver high-quality education using lectures, simulation, study days and shop-floor teaching to upskill the Emergency Department workforce. This will include providing support to new starters and preceptors during their first few months in the department. The post holder will be required to provide pastoral support to staff.– Communicate effectively, work well within a team and be able to use their initiative to make decisions. They must be willing to continue their own professional development by attending relevant courses, conferences or study days that will aid them in educating other staff members.– Ensure consistently high standards of care are being met by providing a practical, flexible & immediate response to unforeseen educational issues in clinical areas to minimise clinical risks– Keep and maintain accurate training records as evidence of education provided to staff by providing regular updates to senior colleagues as required.For more information regarding the role, please contact Amy Donohoe-Brown, Senior Specialist Educator on 07721668046 or [email protected]About usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.Date posted31 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number304-1087700LDJob locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THJob descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Job descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• *Registered Nurse/Midwife on the NMC Register or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register
• *Recognised current mentor and NVQ assessors course or equivalent
• *Evidence of continuous professional development

ExperienceEssential

• *Recent significant experience working in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting.
• *Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment
• *Experience in mentoring , facilitating groups , and coaching others
• *Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
• *Ability to support reflective practice
• *Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• *Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures
• *A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes

Additional CriteriaEssential

• *Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations
• *Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing
• *Clinically aware, competent and able
• *Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation
• *Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling.
• *Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including occasional cross site working.
• *Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary
• *Innovation
• *Presentation Skills
• *Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• *Effective leadership skills
• *Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need
• *Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• *Registered Nurse/Midwife on the NMC Register or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register
• *Recognised current mentor and NVQ assessors course or equivalent
• *Evidence of continuous professional development

ExperienceEssential

• *Recent significant experience working in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting.
• *Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment
• *Experience in mentoring , facilitating groups , and coaching others
• *Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
• *Ability to support reflective practice
• *Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• *Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures
• *A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes

Additional CriteriaEssential

• *Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations
• *Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing
• *Clinically aware, competent and able
• *Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation
• *Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling.
• *Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including occasional cross site working.
• *Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary
• *Innovation
• *Presentation Skills
• *Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• *Effective leadership skills
• *Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need
• *Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:21:33 GMT

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