Clinical Practice Education Facilitator

Job summary

Full time or Job Share applications welcomed. If applying as a job share, quoted salary will be pro rata to the hours worked.

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about education and learning, to join our supportive and dynamic education team, to contribute to the growth and development of our clinicians' skills, knowledge and experiences. We are seeking a highly motivated nurse with palliative care skills, knowledge and experience who has teaching and learning at the heart of their practice. You will have a good working knowledge of the evidence that supports practice development and improvement of care. The role will support existing and new assessors and supervisors, clinical students and all levels of staff as well as undertake specific project work. You will be part of the education team and work closely with clinicians and be supported by the Head of Professional Practice & Education. A drive for change and a creative and focused approach will be required to achieve organisational priorities for practice development.

If you have excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference to practice within a friendly, dynamic and supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you are interested, please contact Bridget Moss, Head of Professional Practice & Education at education@sfh.org.uk

Main duties of the job

To be a role model for all staff groups, demonstrating a professional and pro-active approach, providing advice, guidance, and support to staff in clinical practice. In collaboration with senior clinical post holders, actively participate in service improvement by facilitating an understanding of evidence and management, and work alongside colleagues to support them in their role of developing staff. This will require application of specialist knowledge into practice in a range of contexts, development of education development programmes for learners and mentors and training of specific skills in palliative and end of life care. To lead projects that streamline practice processes, in accordance with guidance and evidence, to ensure policies are updated and implemented using a systematic approach.

Our vision is to help anyone in the community who has a life limiting illness to receive excellent person-centred care, when and where they need it. We strive to develop and improve services on a clinical and governance level in line with the Care Quality Commission's key lines of enquiry.

About us

We are not a Licensed Sponsor & are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK.

We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for patients with life limiting illness. We achieved Outstanding in our CQC inspection & have reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. We support 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups & have a robust governance structure in place. We provide inpatient clinical services within a modern, personal & friendly 18-bedded Ward, as well as Specialist Community Crisis Support Service, Hospice at Home Service & Specialist Day Therapy Service. We also have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days.

All communication regarding your application including invitations to interviews will be sent to the email address you have stated on your application form, if you could also provide a contact telephone number as well. Please ensure that you provide contact business email addresses for your referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Please note that we are a charity & not part of an NHS Trust & we are situated in a quiet location in the village of Havering-atte-Bower, outskirts of Romford, therefore please consider our location when applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Practice Education Facilitator

GRADE: 6b

HOURS OF DUTY: 37.5 (full time or job share considered)

REPORTS TO: Head of Professional Practice & Education

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Multi-professional team of all levels, service users, internal and external care providers, higher education institutions (HEIs), volunteers, education team

RESPONSIBLE FOR:This role does not have line management responsibility.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORKING:

Support the nursing and multi-professional team to attain and develop high standards of care through evidence-based practice.

Role model a supportive, safe environment in which to practice, and develop skills, confidence and maturity in specialist palliative and end of life care, whilst recognising the emotional demands of this speciality.

Participate in the development, updating and implementation of clinical policies and procedures, and integrate this within various aspects of the role, including teaching. Participate in strategic hospice development as part of the education team.

Work with the Practice & Quality Improvement Lead to highlight risks and plan mitigating actions/processes, and utilise in the plans for practice education and training. Keep appropriate education and training records in conjunction with team administrators, in line with SFH policy.

Promote an open, supportive culture that facilitates learning [from incidents] to ensure the safety of people in our care, and proactively lead to enable team participation in decision making and implementation.

Undertake specific project work, supported by the education team colleagues, to bring together stakeholders, clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice, specific equipment requirements, and policies and procedures to develop processes for implementation, including training and support.

Contribute to reporting of practice education activity as part of the clinical governance structure.

Assess and benchmark clinical education practice, and support mentors and students in relation to placements, competence and fitness for practice, following guidelines from several HEIs.

Lead annual education audits with HEIs and disseminate outcomes and learning, and implement any changes as part of team practices.

Work with digital education and academic teaching staff to ensure new learning and processes are integrated into practice development.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Actively promote and support an evidence-based practice approach in clinical practice as part of robust practice development.

Participate in the quality and clinical audit programme as guided by the Practice & Quality Improvement Lead. Identify and promote areas of practice that require auditing and monitoring, and support skill development to enable staff involvement.

Work alongside colleagues in clinical practice to enhance skill development, including students on placement and those in mentorship roles, providing best practice advice to support care delivery and governance.

Maintain all records and associated documentation in accordance with Saint Francis Hospice policies, utilising a range of ICT skills, equipment, and systems.

Promote and support the resilience-based reflective practice groups, as part of wellbeing, communication skills development and cultural development.

Provide ongoing support to student nurse Supervisors and Assessors (mentors), as well as support to other student groups on placement. This will include pastoral support to mentors on the occasions when feedback on performance and failing students is required. This will involve clear liaison with universities and following of processes.

Supervise the induction of new staff with regard to standards of competence and professional development, including preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.

Support the wider clinical team and other members of staff in development of clinical and holistic skills, by using a combination of working alongside, group training and teaching.

COMMUNICATION

Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, including NHS colleagues in community and acute services, HEIs, voluntary services and the hospice sector.

Ensure communication and collaboration with SFH colleagues to inform practice development needs and planning of activity to address them.

Communicate educational and practice information or processes with HEI and practice partners, following any change at Saint Francis Hospice.

Develop professional relationships through effective communication and use of a variety of IT systems (some external to SFH) to establish clear information about student placements. Organise practice-based placements, including objectives, outcomes, assessments, and financial detail as appropriate, and support with learning and development programmes as part of the placement. This will apply across a range of disciplines, including nursing and paramedics.

EDUCATION OF SELF AND OTHERS

Following liaison with HEI partners, allocate student placements, assessors and supervisors (mentors) and support the processes including designing and delivering of training.

Role model an awareness of professional developments in nursing and palliative and end of life care and integrate into practice development activity, including working in clinical practice.

Identify areas requiring staff development, for example knowledge and skills, and participate in its delivery, liaising with colleagues to enable implementation.

Participate, encourage and empower team members to develop their own knowledge and skills and signpost to opportunities for further learning and skill acquisition.

Signpost the development of material for conference presentations as appropriate, and show willingness to present own work and encourage others to develop skills in abstract writing/academic skills.

Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of training and education, as part of wider education activity, alongside the education team in line with strategic priorities.

Develop and update competency assessments in accordance with published guidelines and initiatives, and facilitate completion in conjunction with service managers.

Keep up to date with publications on practice development, and share any learning with colleagues to assist with innovation and new approaches.

Contribute to review the Service Improvement Groups, in liaison with the Practice & Quality Improvement Lead, and support skills development to undertake audits and update policies, and inform clinical practice.

Contribute to the mandatory training, with a focus on clinical skills and/or knowledge that has a direct implication for clinical practice.

Ensure familiarity with new technology and ensure digital capability, with support, to enable approaches to be part of practice development activity.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Take responsibility for own professional development, which will be monitored as part of the annual appraisal review and supervision sessions.

Always maintain current registration with the NMC and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Degree level qualification in Palliative Care or equivalent level of experience.
• Membership of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Desirable

• Training in audit/quality improvement or equivalent experience.
• Teaching qualification e.g. Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Self-awareness of own support needs, contributing to team cohesion and culture of openness and learning.

Experience

Essential

• People management skills.
• Leadership in a range of contexts.
• Experience working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Change management and experience of establishing new systems of work.
• Problem solving as part of team working.
• Experience of symptom management and person-centred care.
• Identification of areas of clinical practice for development.

Desirable

• Experience of providing education and training to others on complex theories and disciplines.
• Quality assurance and the processes involved.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge/Communication

Essential

• Able to produce clear and accessible written documents and reports in a range of styles appropriate to the recipient.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to build relationships and work alongside colleagues to support learning and therefore improve care and innovate new approaches.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of collaborative working with both service users and colleagues.
• Proven presentation skills.
• Computer literate in word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good working knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines in palliative care and research.
• Ability to apply effective communication to support care teams as they face challenges in team working and service delivery.

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Saint Francis Hospice
Address

St. Francis Hospice

Broxhill Road

Havering-atte-bower

Romford

RM4 1QH

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