Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6453092-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Practice Educator
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Nurse to join our team as a Practice Educator in the Emergency Department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of nursing education and professional development within our Major Trauma Centre. This role involves working as part of a large nursing workforce alongside another band 7 educator and other junior team members.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
To identify and promote evidence-based nursing practice within the Emergency Department, through the implementation and facilitation of both classroom and direct clinical teaching / education. To ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles competently. Lead on the orientation and competency programmes and a development programme for nurses new to their clinical areas, incorporating theoretical teaching, clinical skills assessment & formulation of personal development plans. Facilitate the professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment. The post holder works closely with the lecturers for the Emergency Care and AMU pathway courses at the University of Brighton, ensuring links between theory and practice are securely comprehended and implemented. As lead specialist for education in acute & emergency care, provide specialist advice and guidance to other personnel, undertake audit & implements research, develop professional policies, standards & best practice guidelines. The role also involves representing the Trust at local and regional levels. The post holder works without direct supervision
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To establish and maintain effective communications with all members of the public, including challenging behaviour, aggressive behaviour, learning disability, mental illness, extremely emotive/sensitive patients, intoxicated, paediatrics of all ages and bereavement.
Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to encourage learning and improvement and to ensure adoption of evidence-based practice and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care.
On a daily basis to adapt high levels of interpersonal and communication skills to multiple and/or simultaneous situations.
On a daily basis to communicate professionally and effectively in a hostile,
antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere/environment.
To be expected to communicate undesirable, sensitive and often difficult
information to patients, carers, other staff, the general public and trust personnel including traumatic debrief, adult death, infant death, the need to allocate a patient as “not for resuscitation” status with relatives and fetal loss, and harvesting of tissues, bone, cornea and heart valves.
To lead on communication for the department on a shift-to-shift basis across a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a key role with external agencies on a daily basis.
To ensure all communication is timely, accurate, honest, effective and is
managed with discretion
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Teaching/Mentorship course BSc(HONS) Degree or equivalent or working towards
- Advanced Life Support
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support
- Acute, critical or emergency care course (or equivalent) Level 2
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Leadership Course
- Physical Assessment Course
- Advanced Life Support
Skills
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience within Emergency nursing, acute medicine or critical care at band 6
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Pickles
- Job title
- Senior Practice Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
01273 696955 65325
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