Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·         To promote research awareness by, disseminating appropriate evidence-based and research findings relevant to the clinical practice area. To keep the Head of Nursing Practice Development and Education informed of any new nursing research proposals, and on the progress of research studies approved by the Trust R&D and Ethics Committees.

•  To work closely with Approved Educational Institution (AEI) staff and the Head of Nursing, Professional Practice and Standards in contributing to the development and review of speciality-related nursing course, and in the evaluation of relevant courses in order to help inform Education Commissioning. 

·         To work collaboratively with AEIs and other Trust colleagues on education quality reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment. 

·         To support education and training of new learners / apprentices of all levels working and learning in practice across all fields of practice. 

·         To participate in inter-professional teaching and learning including undergraduate medical education.

Corporate Practice Development 

·         To work with senior nurses i.e. ward managers and matrons to ensure that all learners and registered nurses’ development processes are implemented within their clinical areas 

·         To work with the ward manager/matron to ensure clinical practice within their division is compliant with national guidance and standards i.e. NICE guidance 

·         To be aware of themes and trends arising from clinical incidents and complaints, and ensure these form part of the on-going educational and development programmes for nurses on all levels within their division 

·         To be aware of the quality and performance i.e. score cards within their divisions and support senior nurses with the implementation of quality initiatives 

Workforce 

·         To assist ward sisters to maintain records of training undertaken by each member of staff. 

·         To produce appropriate educational data or reports requested by management. 

·         To lead in the process of ensuring multi-disciplinary training to meet specific initiatives. 

·         To assist in the process of recruitment of nursing staff and in conjunction with colleagues, identify and implement educational strategies that support retention. 

·         To ensure all learners and registered nurses receive a comprehensive and individualised induction and orientation package on commencement of post. 

·         In conjunction with senior nursing colleagues identify and address the educational implications of audit findings and clinical incidents. 

·         To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's duty to positively promote equality and equality of opportunity for all staff,   ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups. 

·         To be an active member of the Trust’s Clinical Educators’ Group and other forums for developing practice e.g. Aspiring to excellence groups/trust project groups where required 

·         In conjunction senior nursing colleagues, provide direction for the wards to achieve identified goals. 

Financial 

·         To make effective use of available resources and eliminate waste in order to contribute to the cost effective delivery of services. 

General 

·         To help support and maintain the Trust’s policy on Unified Patient Record Keeping.

·         To actively participate in quality assurance strategies and audit, including current DoH initiatives and performance data. 

·         To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities. 

·         To make an active contribution to clinical governance strategies, particularly in relation to producing and/or reviewing nurse-led clinical guidelines. 

·         To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifying own educational and clinical training needs with Line Manager. 

·         To ensure own mandatory training certificates are current. 

·         To maintain your own personal and professional development, revalidation in accordance with NMC requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required 

·         To participate in reflective practice, and maintain a personal learning portfolio. 

·         To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist, Faculty & Trust guidelines and protocols