SN Practice Facilitator

We are looking for an experienced SCPHN School Nurse to work collaboratively within the School nursing team, Operational Leads and practice educators

The Practice Facilitator is responsible for managing and coordinating the work of SCPHN students and for monitoring and improving standards of care within their team. This post in addition carries responsibilities for the planning of practical experiences, teaching, supervision and assessment of one or more students (in accordance with the Standards to support learning and assessment in practice, Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for mentors, practice teachers and teachers., 1) Act as a practice facilitator for school nursing service wide practitioners.

2) Supports the Practice Educator in maintaining effective liaison with university lecturers.

3) Ensures NMC standards for education and training are maintained.

4) Ensures regular contact is maintained with the student and / or university tutor as and when required demonstrating working awareness of factors that influence integration of students into practice settings.

5) Contribute to the development and monitoring of effective new staff and students mentorship in partnership with the Operational lead.

6) Be a positive role model upholding professional standards and values at all times

7) Establishes ground-rules, expectations and boundaries conducive to a positive mentor / teacher / student relationship.

8) Maintains effective and constructive feedback, comprehensive record keeping related to student's development and learning needs following university and Croydon Health Services guidelines.

9) Communicates across all disciplines to facilitate and develop inter-professional learning and working ethos.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for