Education and Practice Development Lead - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

    University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
    University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    The Women's & Children's CMG have an exciting opportunity for a full time Education and Practice Development Lead (Agenda for Change 8a) who is a compassionate and highly skilled in nursing/ midwifery education and leadership. We are looking for a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife who is passionate about education and who has a knowledge of evidence-based practice and understands how this can inform our education and training strategy to ensure that we can deliver high quality care across the organisation.

    As an Education and Practice Development Lead you will work with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Heads of Nursing/ Midwifery developing and implementing a strategy for education, training, and development within the Womens and Childrens CMG. You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the CMG working in partnership with The University of Leicester and De Montfort University to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training

    Main duties of the job

  • Lead and implement CMG and Trust education and training strategies.
  • In conjunction with the Head or Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse Lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
  • Support multi professional and interprofessional learning.
  • In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
  • Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, and Sister/Charge Nurses/AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
  • Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
  • Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
  • Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce 'fit for purpose' and practice.

    • About us

    Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years

    We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

    • And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

    Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

    • This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

    About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Lead and implement CMG and Trust education and training strategies.
  • In conjunction with the Head or Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse Lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
  • Support multi professional and interprofessional learning.
  • In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
  • Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, and Sister/Charge Nurses/AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
  • Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
  • Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
  • Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
    • Person Specification

    Training & Qualifications

    Essential

  • 1st Level Nurse/Midwife
  • Master's Degree or equivalent Post-graduate study at Masters level with a relevant qualification education and teaching or specialist nursing practice
  • Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
  • First Degree

    • Desirable

  • Master's in Education or Advanced Practice
  • Research qualification
  • Evidence of study at Masters level

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Relevant Post-Registration experience at band 7 or above
  • Must have experience in an education role at Band 7 or above
  • Extensive education and practice development experience
  • Current NHS priorities/nursing issues
  • In depth knowledge of nurse education and clinical practice at a local level.
  • Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes
  • Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
  • Evidence of continued professional development, presentations and publications.

    • Desirable

  • Partnership working with HEI's, SHA
  • Experience of NMC or other accredited organisations review visits

    • Communication and relationship skills

    Essential

  • Effective communicator
  • High level of communication skills
  • Assertive and confident
  • Organisational and negotiation skills

    • Analytical and Judgement skills

    Essential

  • Teaching/Assessment skills
  • Leadership & motivation skills
  • Evidence of leading audit and research
  • Manage complex and competing issues

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm
  • Personal and professional maturity
  • Recognition of own limitations
  • Ongoing personal and professional development
  • Flexibility
  • Resilience

    • Planning and organisation skills

    Essential

  • Organisation and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
  • Ability to manage a team