nurse educator Islington, England
Job description
Job title: Clinical Nurse Educator in Primary Care
Service: Islington Nurse Hub (General Practice)
Location: Various sites across Islington
Salary: £45,000 – £47,000 pro rata dependent on experience
Hours: 15-22.5hrs per week secondment
Contract: 6-Month Secondment
Responsible to: Lead Educator
Accountable to: Islington Training Hub Lead Nurse
Introduction: Islington Nurse Hub
The post of Clinical Nurse Educator in Primary Care was created as part of an innovative new training service. The aim of the Nurse Hub is to extend and enhance the current opportunities for education and training in Primary care and beyond, while creating extra capacity and retaining current nursing staff.
The post holder will work in partnership with Islington Federation and members of the Islington Training Hub in order to manage the development and ongoing learning of clinical primary care staff across Islington.
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the delivery of clinical training packages working in partnership with local Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) e.g. Middlesex and Greenwich University. Other education initiatives are not academically accredited but meet local needs to maintain a motivated and skilled workforce to fulfil the organisational need.
The nature of the training and development role is evolving. This role depends on contracts and the service needs across both Islington and the wider health landscape of North Central London, where there is a need to work in economies of scale..
Where possible the training will be accredited by governing bodies such as the NMC / RCN or HEIs.
The role of the Clinical Nurse Educator in Primary Care
The Clinical Nurse Educator post facilitates the development of Trainee General Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and other health professionals within Islington. The clinical nurse educator will provide support with clinical skills and assist with the transitions in primary care.
The trainees on the programme are employed by the Islington GP Federation and are trained at Islington Practice Hub sites, whilst providing direct patient care to any patient registered with an Islington GP Practice, so good communication skills are essential when working across the sites.
Examples of good practice when supervising trainee Practice Nurses include:
- Observation of trainees delivering patient care, followed by reflection and discussions.
- Discussion about challenging cases and patients who are difficult to relate to or treat
- Facilitation of learning with regard to long term conditions, the prevention of morbidity related to them and screening protocols
- Assessment of clinical skills relating to the specialist modules for Practice
The post holder will be required to travel across Islington to offer education and support to staff in their practice
The design and delivery of all training is in accordance with best practice and evidence-based care and all staff are encouraged to work with the DOH ‘6Cs’ embedded within their practice. Attitudes such as compassion and respect for patients should also be assessed and modelled when the Clinical Educator visits the learners.
Key responsibilities
- To provide educational support to trainee practice nurses and other staff as requested by the Islington nurse hub manager
- To work cooperatively with the General Practice teams in the facilitation of education for Practice Nurses and other staff.
- To work cooperatively with the University, so that the clinical components of each module are supported with appropriate input.
- To develop clinical education programmes demonstrating a high level of mastery, knowledge, skills and understanding of clinical assessment. The Clinical Educator will have this level of skill to be able to deliver to the standard required.
- Act as an expert resource and role model for colleagues.
- Exhibit advanced theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the role, knowledge must be underpinned by at least degree level education and a recognised post graduate qualification.
- Support the work of the General Practices and Training Hub in identifying training and development needs for clinical primary care staff.
- Use and develop evaluation methods to inform and improve training outcomes.
- Work alongside other members of the training team in a variety of settings to plan and deliver education events.
- Consider the costs of planned programmes and keep within budgets as well as assessing the return on investment of any training within a development programme.
- Work within a team to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in Islington such as line managers, finance and senior managers at board level.
- Devise and produce training materials for in-house courses and assessments and employing flexibility and variation of teaching techniques to suit different learning styles.
- Assist employers and line managers in different settings to solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
- Understand e-learning techniques and how to facilitate e-learning.
- Prepare a wide variety of written materials (e.g. reports, memos and letters) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written information, and/or conveying information.
- Keep up to date by reading current evidence and articles, and by attending meetings and relevant training courses.
Integrated Clinical Governance
- To participate in the clinical governance requirements within the work of the organisations where teaching is delivered
- To practice within the parameters of Islington and NHS policies, protocols and guidelines.
- To participate in quality improvement within the organisation.
Professional
- To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and relevant educational regulators as appropriate.
- To maintain professional and clinical competence through mechanisms of continuing own professional development, as well as continuing to work in a clinical role in addition to this position.
- To act as a role model and maintain professional behaviour whilst upholding the reputation and image of Islington.
- Comply with the requirements of strict confidentiality and sensitivity regarding staff training.
Key working relationships
These will include the Islington Training Hub, practice staff and the Programme Director at the HEIs.
Communication
Meetings with the Islington Training Hub and other staff providing support to the programme.
Meetings with University staff at key points in the year and a wide variety of other stakeholders at executive level where specialist education input is required.
Written reports detailing the content of supervision sessions for trainee practice nurses and other staff visited including and any plans made. This report must include a summary of the session and information on what subjects were discussed. This report should be sent to the nurse Hub manager and the line manager of the student visited, plus any other staff who have been agreed as key training support staff.
Telephone and email contact with Islington nurse Hub and University staff if any problems are encountered that need urgent advice.
Effort
To deal sensitively with patients that may have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.
The job may involve exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as the potential risk of verbal/physical aggression and dealing with body fluids including blood, sputum, urine, and vaginal discharge.
General for all employees
All employees of IGPF are expected to work in ways that demonstrate an understanding and commitment to our values.
Working together for patients
Patients come first in everything we do
Respect and dignity
We value every person in all that we do [patients, families & carers and staff]
Commitment to quality of care
We are accountable for our work and strive to get the basics right every time [safety, effectiveness and experience]
Compassion
Compassion and kindness are central to the care we provide
Improving lives
We strive to improve health and wellbeing and people’s experiences of our services
Everyone counts
We take care with our resources for the benefit of the whole community, working to ensure that everyone is included and no one is discriminated against or left behind
Safeguarding adults and children
You must make yourself aware of your responsibilities to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children and adults. If you have concerns that a patient is at risk you should escalate this to an appropriate person, such as your manager, a safeguarding lead or any other appropriate colleague.
This applies to staff with direct and indirect contact with families. All staff are required to undertake training in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities and must comply with all GP Care Group Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Personal development and training
We actively encourage development and are committed to offering learning and development opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees. To support this you must attend all statutory and mandatory training as required.
You are expected to participate in individual performance management process and reviews.
Health and safety at work
You have a responsibility to work within health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees is maintained.
Infection control
It is your responsibility to adhere to infection control polices and guidelines in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections.
Confidentiality and data protection
You are expected to comply with all policies and procedures related to confidentiality and data protection and to work in accordance with relevant data protection legislation.
Equality and diversity
We value equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We will work hard to ensure that all job applicants, employees and service users are treated fairly and valued equally.
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
Person Specification - Clinical Nurse Educator
Education, Training and Qualifications - Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development at post graduate level
- SSSA or ENB 998/997 or recognized mentoring qualification at level 3
- Recognized and recorded qualifications in relevant clinical areas pertinent to Practice Nursing, e.g. Long-term conditions management, women's health
Education, Training and Qualifications - Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate of Adult Education
Skills and Abilities - Essential
- Credible clinical background, demonstrating excellent clinical decision-making skills with common and complex conditions in primary care effecting adults and children.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Evidence of effective team working.
- Excellent facilitation and teaching skills
- Mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Proficient in computer skills including word processing.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to establish professional credibility with a wide range of professionals.
- Ability to work with teams effectively to ensure education & development for students is implemented and maintained and have the ability to work through barriers to change within the teams.
- Ability to support staff in the practice setting autonomously.
Skills and Abilities - Desirable
- Experienced educator and previously has held an educational role
Experience - Essential
- Experience as a senior nurse in a General Practice setting
- Minimum of approximately 1 year experience of teaching and mentoring a Practice Nurse or Health Care Support Worker
- Experience of supporting Practice Nurses attending accredited University courses.
- Effectively influenced practice in the clinical area
- Evidence of evaluation, audit and research related to clinical practice
Experience - Desirable
- Previous experience of healthcare delivery in an inner city setting
- Evidence of design and delivery of education and teaching programmes
Knowledge - Essential
- Understanding of current issues in primary care nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities policy and how it affects staff and service users.
- Knowledge of current education systems and processes.
Knowledge - Desirable
- A working knowledge & understanding of potential challenges and issues influencing the delivery of healthcare in an inner city setting
Other Requirements
- Willing to travel across Islington
- Adaptable, creative, innovative, flexible person who is a self-starter, excellent at time management and copes well with pressure
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 15 - 22.5 per week
Salary: £45,000.00-£47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Islington, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC Registration (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/08/2023
Reference ID: Clinical Nurse Educator in Primary Care
