PICU Practice Educator

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: PICU Practice Educator

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Secondment

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the PICU education team as a Band 6 practice educator for a fixed term secondment of 12 months.

The aim of this secondment is to support a large cohort of new starters within PICU to develop skills and knowledge to safely care for our patients, as well a supporting those already working with us to build on their skills and knowledge. Within this role you will work closely with the existing PICU education team as well as the wider child health education team.

Your manger will be the Education lead for PICU Alison Meadows. The job is a 37.5 hr role (1 WTE) but we would consider a job share. Please be aware there is minimal unsocial hours work within this role.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include to use your expertise as a post course PICU nurse to make a real difference to learners, colleagues and ultimately the quality of care we provide to our patients and service users. You’ll play a key role in creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments, delivering innovative education and training, and coaching, mentoring and assessing learners across PICU.

Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams and other education providers within UHS, you’ll help ensure learners have the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in practice. With a strong focus on quality improvement, innovation and professional development, you’ll also have the opportunity to shape how education is viewed on PICU of and support a culture where everyone can learn, grow and be a positive agent for change.

A detailed job description and person specification is attached, but please see further requirements below

A fully completed Level 3 PICU course is essential (applicants without will not be shortlisted)

You need to be skilled and feel comfortable taking any patient in PICU and being able to support staff learning in these situations.

Have a flexible attitude to work as we often have to change plans to suit the demands of the unit.

Be able to clearly demonstrate involvement in staff development

Essential Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong facilitation and teaching skills.

Organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

Collaborative and inclusive approach to education and workforce development.

Ability to motivate, coach and support learners.

Key Responsibilities Include

Delivering education using a range of approaches including face-to-face teaching, simulation, coaching and technology-enhanced learning.

Supporting registered staff, students, and apprentices within PICU

Assessing and monitoring learner progress and supporting the development of competence and confidence in practice.

Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of education within PICU along with education team.

Supporting educational governance, quality improvement and evaluation activities.

Contributing to the continuous development of the PICU team and wider child health care group where needed.

Working Patterns

There is minimal unsocial hours associated with this role with hours worked 07:45- 20:15 Monday to Saturday.

We would be happy to consider this role as 2 x 0.5 WTE if staff wanted to keep some clinical hours whilst working within the education team.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional or Non-registered support worker etc.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Further evidence of speciality competence
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving