About this role
Job summary
An excellent clinical Cardiology,Cardiac,Vascular &Thoracic Surgery (CCVT) unit Practice Educator opportunity has arisen at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to join an innovative and dynamic education and training team in our CCVT Division. This post will cover the main St Georges Hospital Tooting Site
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the senior sisters, multidisciplinary team and other Trust staff to deliver education and training which is aligned to our service improvements and staff needs ensuring patients are receiving "outstanding care, every time".
Applicants must flexible and be able to work independently to meet the different training and development delivered within our CCVT division. The successful candidate will have current specialist knowledge and expertise and be able to demonstrate an ability to lead, facilitate and develop learning in clinical practice.
You will also deputise for other senior members of staff representing the division in meetings, staff management and day to day challenges and be required at times to be actively involved in patient flow and bed management issues.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Foster an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of the practice area.
- Co-ordinate/facilitate educational activities for registered, non-registered and student nurses within the designated practice area.
- The post holder will establish and maintain links with the various universities. Work will include post-registration course delivery and student nurse feedback/evaluation.
- Improve the patient experience and care standards in the clinical areas.
- Demonstrate a commitment towards the development of professional and clinical practice (self and others).
- To ensure that patient care standards and their experience are exemplary and any poor practice is identified and action plans implemented.
- To actively participate in campaigns related to improving the patients experience, for example Saving Lives, Quality Score Cards and Productive Ward processes.
- To provide visible leadership and support to ensure that the highest standards of patient care is maintained.
- To act as part of a support network for the implementation of preceptorship for newly qualified staff nurses/Overseas Nurse.
- Be one of the recruitment leads for our CCVT division and represent the division in recruitment open days.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN/RGN
- At least 2 years or more at band 6 or above level working in a cardiology,cardiac,vascular and thoracic surgery setting Speciality
- Nursing Degree and NMC registration
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- working towards Masters or post graduate relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as mentor to new starters and students
- Participation in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to disease speciality
- Ability to communicate patient information/ education
- At least 2 years experience as Band 6 or above
Desirable
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
- Co-ordination of teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well developed leadership skills and decision making skills
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Knowledge of report writing
- Evidence of leading teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of own research & audit
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.
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St Georges Hospital
Tooting, Blackshaw road
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)