Practice Educator for AKI, Sepsis and Deteriorating Patient

Practice Educator for AKI, Sepsis and Deteriorating Patient

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Practice Educator to join the Clinical Education team focussing on Deteriorating Patient, Sepsis and AKI.

The post holder will be responsible for designing and delivering training for registered and unregistered staff in both a classroom setting and at the bedside in clinical practice on the management of deteriorating patients, Sepsis and AKI. The post holder will work collaboratively with other experts in the Trust to monitor and review patient safety incidences in relation to deteriorating patients. The post holder will ensure that the Trust is compliant with national standards for Sepsis and AKI and ensure new guidance is embedded in training and in clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will design and deliver training in practice, as well as study sessions for unregistered and registered nursing and AHP staff on deteriorating patients in particular Sepsis and AKI, ensuring that there is a transparent pathway and robust evaluation.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with other expert teams and outreach to monitor and review patient safety incidences and engage in learning for the outcomes.
• Work with the Clinical Education team to support the development of the Nursing and Midwifery Standards (NMC) (2018) for students, newly qualified nurses, Return to Practice and International Nurses undertaking the NMC OSCEs.
• Work collaboratively with the HEIs and link lecturers to support pre-registration student placements and transition into practice for final year students and return to practice students.
• Ensure that the Trust is compliant with national standards for Sepsis and AKI adhering to National and local guidelines.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.

Job responsibilities

• Act as a specialist resource to staff regarding patient deterioration, sepsis and AKI.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to provide clinical expertise and advice to improve management of deteriorating patients and audits to evaluate the outcome of strategies implemented.
• Lead on the education and training of staff in practice, monitoring effectiveness.
• Support the development of skills and knowledge in practice for the deteriorating patient for a range of staff including students and return to practice to support the transition into practice for these groups.
• Develop and support staff to be confident and competent in the management of sepsis and AKI.
• Demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Have knowledge of and adhere to Trust policy and professional standards.
• Ensure documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Report any complaints or dissatisfaction by patients or staff to the relevant manager, matron, or consultant.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• NMC Registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Simulation Train the Trainers course and/or Generic Instructors course.

Experience

• Sufficient post-registration nursing experience including sufficient experience as a Band 6 in acute setting, oncology or haematology specialty to ensure confidence and be competent in using the required skills to do the job.
• Practice Educator experience and experience in delivering education and training to staff using multiple delivery methods, e.g., classroom/online/simulation in practice/bedside.
• Experience of managing deteriorating patients in practice and an in-depth understanding of Sepsis and AKI.
• Experience of managing acutely unwell oncology patients and experience of working in a critical care environment.
• Have been involved in Quality Improvement initiatives locally.
• Knowledge of SACT.
• Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation.
• Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV/CVAD).
• Patient Group Directive (PGD) Knowledge and has obtained and utilised a PGD.

Skills Abilities/knowledge

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
• Can present information in a meeting.
• Can teach and facilitate training.
• Has experience of evaluating a project.
• Has Experience of audit.
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team.
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision).
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues and quality improvement.
• Ability to coordinate as shift/department.
• Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice undergraduate and post-graduate.
• Knowledge of NMC Standards 2018.
• Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan, Cancer Plan and current NHS issues including the ACCEND Framework.
• Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook) Digital Health Records.

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.

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum pro rata inc HCAS