3621 - Lead Practice Educator

The interview date for this role will be WC 21st October 2024

We are looking to recruit to the Lead Educator post for ICU and support the clinical educators within CBU 2

You will be responsible for the continuing specialist professional development and overall performance of all staff in ICU in conjunction with the Band 7 Lead Nurse and Matron.

Provide specialist nursing advice Trust wide to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets.

To develop leadership strategy to ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

To work effectively as part of the ICU clinical education team to promote training, which will enhance the delivery of care that staff provide to patients and their families in the pursuit of clinical excellence.

Act as ICU link person working with the Trust Senior Nurse Educator, with universities/link tutors and other students requiring clinical placements and visiting nurses from other areas.

Main duties of the job

To develop the nursing workforce within ICU ensuring that the right people with the right skills are working in the right place at the right time.

To support ICU staff with the knowledge and skills to care for a critically ill patient.

To support ICU staff through the ICU course.

Develop staff on their career pathway

Support the Clinical educators within CBU 2

Work in collaboration with the Lead Nurse ICU and Surgical ward / ICU consultants / Matron.

Participate in the development of clinical skills within ICU in line with the standards and recommendations.

Promote evidence-based practice in the care of the Acutely ill patient.

Develop, implement and deliver department specific skills training programme.

Develop and deliver both structured and unstructured training and educational sessions.

Promote an effective learning environment within the department.

Support and advise staff in the expansion of clinical skills and knowledge.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.