About this role
Job summary
Emergency Department Paediatric Practice Educator (Band 6) 23 hours per week
Our Emergency Department Education Team is looking for a highly motivated, well organised and innovative Paediatric Band 6 registered nurse to join support our current registered workforce.
Work alongside our education team and be the champion for Paediatric education.
You will support the Education, Learning and Development of clinical staff. This includes establishing and promoting clinical skills development and knowledge within the Emergency Department. Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'.
In partnership with Plymouth University, support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre- and Post-Registration programmes. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the Emergency Admission Units. Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across the Emergency Department
Main duties of the job
Assist with the planning, delivery, coordination of mandatory / statutory / induction training for nursing staff within the Division in line with Trust policy and NHSLA standard. Take a key role in the implementation of the Divisional "strategy" for education, training and development for nursing / AHPs and other identified staff groups Liaise with other groups to develop and deliver multi professional and inter-professional education Utilise information from appraisal process to assist with the coordination of a Training Needs Analysis Work with the Departmental Practice Education Lead to influence programme and curriculum development representing the emergency department. Your role would be to champion Paediatric Emergency care.
About us
The Emergency Department (ED) assesses, treats and admits or discharges over 75,000 emergency patients per year and has an admission rate of 60 - 100 patients per day.
Key working relationships
Education and Practice Development Lead, AHP leads, Matrons, Sister/ Charge Nurses, Lead Nurses, Quality and Safety Coordinators, Assistant Director of Nursing Local HEI's, Education Teams in other Trusts, outside agencies
Key result areas
These will be identified and agreed at interview and yearly appraisal These additional responsibilities may change on an annual basis and work towards increasing the clinical and management skills of the individual
We are a forward thinking progressive department, and we value every team members opinion, as we all bring experience and knowledge that challenges us to think differently.
As such we pride ourselves in enabling staff both within the Directorate and across the organisation to progress to achieve their full potential, making a positive difference to their lives and those they care for.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
evidence Essential
2 years ED experience Evidence of teaching Evidence of ED specific clinical skills
Desirable
Teaching qualification ALS/APLS equivalent
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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Emergency Department
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)