About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our Emergency Department for an experienced nurse with a passion for Emergency Medicine education and the development of the ED workforce.
The successful candidate will:
Support and facilitate the development of clinical practice assessors and supervisors in line with the NMC's new standards for teaching and learning in the clinical environment. Coordinate and provide on-site support, educational input, and development activities for all nursing staff and other learners. Develop, coordinate, and implement educational programs in collaboration with the Practice Education team and Link Lecturers from the trust's Higher Education Institution (HEI) partners.
This role is ideal for a proactive, enthusiastic nurse committed to enhancing clinical education and workforce development in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Education & Workforce Development
Promote a learning environment that supports nurses' clinical development and encourages evidence-based, best-practice patient care. Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate the in-house education programme for the Emergency Department. Support the continuing professional development and overall clinical performance of ED staff in conjunction with the ED Matron. Work closely with other clinical educators and PDNs across the trust to ensure a consistent approach to practice education.
Programmes & Frameworks
Develop a Competency Progression Framework for all nursing staff. Support and coordinate the preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses. Collaborate with the Trust and HEIs to organise and deliver educational programmes and training for ED staff.
Quality & Evidence-Based Practice
Ensure all clinical practice in the ED reflects current evidence, trends, and best-practice standards. Promote quality nursing care through clinical audit, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives.
Leadership & Mentorship
Facilitate the development of clinical practice assessors/supervisors in line with NMC teaching and learning standards. Provide on-site support, mentorship, and guidance to nursing staff and other learners.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing poplation of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the wards, Care Group and Trust-wide.
2. To ensure that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
3. To work as a clinical and professional role model.
4. To work clinically in all allocated wards and departments for the majority of working time, or in accordance with an identified urgent need, supporting individual nurses/staff in developing their practice.
5. To produce written accounts of each episode of clinical facilitation, documenting learning achieved and areas for further development.
6. To demonstrate specialist nursing knowledge in clinical settings, and support the advancement of knowledge and skills using approved assessment procedures.
7. To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.
8. To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff.
9. To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from all professions within the care group, ensuring effective communication at all times.
10. To maintain records of training undertaken by each member of staff- in conjunction with ward managers.
Education and Training
1. To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all nursing staff within Emergency Department, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments.
2. To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes and opportunities for all nursing staff.
3. To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist nurses in developing themselves in accordance with their personal development plan and/or appraisal objectives.
4. To assist the Trust's clinical education team helping Registered Nurses/Associate Nurses achieve competency requirements following training.
5. To create, sustain and support an environment where practice development and change can flourish.
6. To support practice supervisors/assessors and preceptors in their role, ensuring that learning opportunities are effectively utilised.
7. To work closely with HEI staff and the trusts Head of Practice and Education in contributing to the development and review of speciality-related nursing courses, and in the evaluation of relevant courses in order to help inform Education Commissioning.
8. To work collaboratively with HEIs and other Trust colleagues on Education Quality Reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment.
Management
1. In conjunction with the Emergency Department band 7s and Matron, provide effective orientation of staff, including welcome to the ward and early objective setting/follow-up.
2. When working in the department and in liaison with the shift manager ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are in place to reflect the workload and needs of the patient.
3. In conjunction with the Emergency Department band 7s and Matron, support any investigation relating to the practice development of staff using the relevant Trust policies and in liaison with the senior nursing team, implement recommendations for action.
4. To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities.
5. To produce appropriate educational data or reports requested within Care Group or by the trust.
6. To assist in the process of recruitment, retention and selection of staff within the Emergency Department and contribute to other trust-wide employment initiatives of nursing staff for the trust.
7. In conjunction with colleagues, identify and implement educational strategies that support retention.
8. To actively participate in quality assurance strategies and audit.
9. In conjunction with Senior Nursing colleagues, identify and address the educational implications of audit findings and clinical incidents
10. To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people- ensuring services are responsive to the needs of diverse groups.
11. To make an active contribution to clinical governance strategies, particularly in relation to producing and/or reviewing nurse-led clinical guidelines.
12. To be an active member of the Trusts non-medical education Forum.
Personal & Professional Development
1. To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifying own educational and clinical training needs with the Head of Practice and Education
2. To ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.
3. To participate in reflective practice, and maintain a personal learning portfolio.
4. To keep up to date with NMC requirements (Annual registration and revalidation), relevant specialist, Faculty & Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
5. To be conversant with current under and post graduate training curricula and liaise with Head of Practice and Education/Practice Development Team regarding any issues arising from these
Major Incident
To maintain and up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan
In the event of a major incident being declared and a call inn of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of A&E as soon as possible.
Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients.
Undertake the Decontamination of patients from a CBRN incident as required.
Undertake training and maintain competence in scene safety and the use of Personal Protective Equipment used in the pre-hospital setting.
Be prepared to be sent to the scene of a serious incident / major incident to provide emergency care in the pre-hospital setting.
Person Specification
Essenital Essential
oRGN with current NMC registration oEvidence of recent professional and academic development to degree level OR equivalent oRecognised Teaching certificate PTLLS/ AET/ Cert Ed. oILS/ PILS Instructor. oAdult and Paediatric Safeguarding level 3. oALS Provider - in date oATNC or TNCC - in date oEPALS or APLS - in date
Desirable
ALS (or equivalent) teaching instructor qualification. EPALS (or equivalent) teaching instructor qualification ATNC/ TNCC Instructor (Level 2 Trauma Course) Newborn Life Support (NLS) Provider. QSIR HMIMMS/ CBRNE
Essential Essential
High level of clinical credibility - Extensive, comprehensive and clinical nursing experience with the Emergency Department (ED) environment. Recent ED experience (within the last 12 months) at Band 6 level Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in audits, investigations and developing innovative ideas and practices. Experience of taking charge of a ward/team. Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to contemporary practice Experience of mentoring /supervising / assessing staff and students in practice
Essential Essential
Knowledge of inphase incident reporting and investigating, duty of candour and implementation of learning from incidences. Knowledge of National and RCEM performance targets pertaining to Urgent and Emergency Care. Knowledge of RCEM workforce educational standards pertaining to ED Knowledge of Educational Audit & Links with Universities/ HEEs Knowledge of NHS recruitment process
Desirable
Experience of recruitment, selection and interview process. People Management - experience of performance review process.
Essential Essential
The ability to develop learning and action plans Presentation and teaching skills Ability to meet deadlines/ work under pressure Lead by example and challenge bad practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
Experience of change management. Financial awareness, stock control and ordering/ repairing of equipment requests POCT Trainer.
Essential Essential
Proven ability and willingness to work under self-direction Committed to own and others personal and professional development Ability to work as part of a team Friendly and approachable disposition Organised, enthusiastic, assertive and self-motivated Stress coping mechanisms. Resilient and the ability to influence others Able to act as a role model and uphold NMC and professional standards. Able to demonstrate the ability to deliver care in line with the Trust's vision. This is to deliver the best patient care, with the best clinical knowledge and expertise, using the best technology available and with kindness and understanding.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bedford
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)