Practice Educator for the Emergency Pathway

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen to work with a team who are committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care within the emergency pathway

We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic & dedicated emergency Nurse to ensure staff develop a patient-centered approach that provides clinically effective and safe care.

This is a great opportunity to lead the way training is delivered to new and existing staff, whilst working in partnership with the wider team and other practice educators to improve practice, clinical nursing and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

The department is classified as a trauma unit and we are supported by specialty services such as; critical care, acute medicine, specialist surgery and paediatric specialists. We have a purpose built helipad onsite.

We have a new, state of the art staff facility for staff changing with access to a shower as well as a new staff room and education room.

The department has its own staff retreat for quiet / reflection and the department supports time out in here.

The department also runs wellbeing initiatives and supports staff wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

You will provide education and training for nursing staff within the emergency department, Urgent Care and Minor Injury Units and support learners on placement within the Trust. You will provide classroom teaching to support staff development, and work alongside staff in clinical practice to aid their progress.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of Mentorship
• Subject-specific expertise/evidence and clinical skills knowledge.
• Experience working in the Emergency setting with both adults and children
• ALS / APLS Qualification

Desirable

• ALS / APLS GIC Provider
• Degree Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Experience of leading innovation and change
• Experience of clinical teaching
• Professional mentorship
• Evidence of competency in a wide range of clinical skills
• Evidence of formal facilitation skills, training & teaching experience
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Car owner

Desirable

• Significant post-qualification experience in an emergency care
• Knowledge of research and audit

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with issues of risk management within the clinical context
• Able to produce reports and written materials to support role as required/requested
• Evidence of working to agreed timescales
• Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery
• Demonstrates passion for education and excellence
• Respects, values and cares for others
• Supports learning and development of self and others