Practice Facilitator - Nuneaton, United Kingdom - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:

Practice Facilitator

Grade:

Band 6

Directorate:

Medicine

Reports to:

Ward Manager

Accountable to:

Chief Nursing Officer

The post holder will work as part of the Practice Education & Development team provide support and guidance to clinical students and practice learning staff.

They will provide practical and pastoral support for students on clinical placements, escalating any concerns to the Practice Educators as required.

They will support students in the development of competence and confidence in the delivery of high standards of care whilst being responsive to the needs of patients, relatives and carers as well as service demands.

In addition they will ensure that appropriate learning environments are created and maintained to drive the integration of theory with practice.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage.

An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.

Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

To monitor student progress in practice placements, supporting students and managers in the delivery of a quality learning experience, escalating any concerns to Practice Educators
To ensure students are supported in becoming competent and capable practitioners by facilitating the supervisors and assessors in the support of students in the practice setting.
To ensure structures are in place to provide pastoral support to students who are experiencing professional / personal issues within practice setting

- signposting as required.

Demonstrate clinical and practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example Development of Practice Learning
Advise and support existing practice learning support staff in the supervision and assessment of students
Understand key governance requirements for practice learning and support practice staff in ensuring these are maintained, escalating concerns as necessary
Understand the Standards of Proficiency and ensure that learners are supported to develop practice learning opportunities to enable them to meet regulatory requirements in line with curriculum outcomes and objectives, escalating concerns as appropriate
Seek to improve quality of education at all times through the use of evidence based practice during/following education sessions or clinical emergencies or following clinical related incidents Communication Processes
Use communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse settings in health and social care whilst supporting students in practice.
Work with practice support staff to identify the need for and monitor progress against action plans to support students practice learning.
Liaise and escalate to Practice Educators any concerns that affect the practice learning environment or student learning experience.
Display understanding and support for staff/students following distressing and emotional issues
Act as an ambassador for the Trust at external events Learning Environment
Work in partnership with managers and practice learning support staff to provide an environment conducive to learning, and advise on practice assessment requirements.
Participate in quality assurance activities e.g. Quality Assurance reviews
Ensure all learning activities are in accordance with evidenced based practice and in line with placement provider guidance or requirements.
Provide feedback to practice areas regarding student evaluation of the placement and ensure that relevant action plans are supported and monitored as appropriate.
Be able to perform/demonstrate a skill with accuracy and attention to detail
Be prepared for exposure to clinical emergencies and possible contact with bodily fluids when working in clinical areas with students
Be aware/understand documents for practice assessments Professional Responsibilities Role Model for Evidence Based Care
Participate in monitor and review activities and promote the use of critical analysis of evidence based practice.
Assist in maintaining team's database. Reflective Practice, Clinical Governance
Audit own practice to ensure knowledge and skills are kept current
Promote reflective practice in line with clinical governance e.g. by participating in critical incident analysis.
Maintain own clinical competency in line with the Regulatory Bodies standards Professional Competence & Personal Development
Be able to identify one's own skills and performance to identify strengths and development needs.
Be responsibl