About this role
Job summary
The Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) educator fixed term post will provide education leadership across the network, acting as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge.
The post holder will be closely supported by the PCC ODN lead nurse and CYP Strategic Network lead educatorsTo support the planning and development of the ongoing PCC Level 2 education programme. To continue to support the PCC Education leads within the tertiary centres in the provision of the PCC Level 2 module.
The post holder will implement changes in areas of clinical practice that have been identified by the PCC ODN Team and based on National, Regional and Local standards and research and in line with best practice guidance.
To prepare & present high quality complex reports to a range of audiences including senior clinicians & senior managers both locally & nationally. To prepare project proposals and reports for the TVW ODN/NHSE and develop performance targets and measures. To act as a clinical role model for nurses and other staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead, develop, & co-ordinate a cross-Network approach to the provision of PCC Level 2 education. The post holder will need to negotiate with the network management team, Directors of Nursing, Heads of Education, Senior Nurses & Practice Development Nurses/Nurse Educators & have the ability to gain their co-operation to ensure the delivery and implementation of any PCC level 2 projects.
Reflect drivers for ongoing National and Network multi-professional education & working.
Oversight of formal and informal PCC education programmes that are developed & implemented within the Network for all levels of the registered & non-registered nursing & AHP workforce reflective of the principles of the RCN career framework for registered & non-registered nurses & NHS England Specification requirements.
The post holder will need the capacity to travel distances across Thames Valley & Wessex & beyond.
Prepare project proposals and reports for the TV&W ODN and develop performance targets and measures.
Demonstrate the effectiveness of clinical paediatric education, to inform the wider CYP ODN education strategy.
Participate in other sub-groups within the CYP Strategic Network.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will utilise their education, project management or quality improvement leadership skills to deliver on the following key areas, plus provide flexibility to support/lead on areas that may arise over the fixed term.
. Delivery of the PCC education event programme.
2. Review of the current ODN morbidity and mortality model.
3. Implementation of a PCC level 2 skills programme for PCC level 1 centres.
4. Support the continued delivery of LTV education for DGHs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse/AHP with PCC experience Degree or equivalent level study Evidence of CPD Mentorship/practice assessor training
Desirable
Post graduate course in Paediatric Critical Care PGCert in clinical education or equivalent Project management or Quality Improvement qualification Leadership or management training
Personal Skills Essential
Ability to manage conflicting views in productive manor Understanding of clinical and or operational Networks Ability to work collaboratively & coordinate the PCC education Experience prioritising own workload
Desirable
Evidence of management development and/or leadership development
Behavioural Skills Essential
Influencing and negotiating Formal or informal teaching experience
IT/Technical Essential
Confidence and competence in using MS teams, office 365
Desirable
Experience in the use of Moodle/VLE platforms
Experience Essential
Formal or informal teaching experience Development of pathways, protocols or guidelines involvement in the delivery of projects or QI. Change management experience Sound knowledge of PCC services and national directives. Reputation for professional excellence with a track record of practice development.
Desirable
PCC clinical experience Experience of working within clinically related networks such as ODN Relevant experience within an education/Practice Development role Experience of influencing education at a regional or national level
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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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Home Working
Thames Valley and Wessex
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)