Band 7 Cardiology, Vascular &Thoracic Surgery (CCVT) Practice Educator

An excellent clinical Cardiology, Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery (CCVT) unit Practice Educator opportunity has arisen at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to join an innovative and dynamic education and training team in our CCVT Division. This post will cover the main St Georges Hospital Tooting Site. The post holder will work closely with the senior sisters, multidisciplinary team and other Trust staff to deliver education and training which is aligned to our service improvements and staff needs ensuring patients are receiving "outstanding care, every time". Applicants must be flexible and able to work independently to meet the different training and development delivered within our CCVT division. The successful candidate will have current specialist knowledge and expertise and be able to demonstrate an ability to lead, facilitate and develop learning in clinical practice. You will also deputise for other senior members of staff representing the division in meetings, staff management and day-to-day challenges and be required at times to be actively involved in patient flow and bed management issues. Job Responsibilities: Foster an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of the practice area. Co-ordinate/facilitate educational activities for registered, non-registered and student nurses within the designated practice area. Establish and maintain links with various universities, including post-registration course delivery and student nurse feedback/evaluation. Improve patient experience and care standards in clinical areas. Demonstrate a commitment towards the development of professional and clinical practice (self and others). Ensure patient care standards and experience are exemplary, identifying any poor practice and implementing action plans. Participate in campaigns related to improving patient experience, such as Saving Lives, Quality Score Cards, and Productive Ward processes. Provide visible leadership and support to maintain the highest standards of patient care. Act as part of a support network for the implementation of preceptorship for newly qualified staff nurses/overseas nurses. Be one of the recruitment leads for the CCVT division and represent the division in recruitment open days. Person Specification: Qualifications and Training: + Essential: RN/RGN, at least 2 years at band 6 or above in a cardiology, cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery setting, nursing degree, NMC registration, recognised teaching qualification. + Desirable: working towards a Master's or postgraduate relevant qualification. Experience: + Essential: relevant experience as a mentor to new starters and students, participation in formal and informal teaching programmes, ability to communicate patient information/education, at least 2 years' experience as Band 6 or above. + Desirable: evidence of own updating and academic education, co-ordination of teaching programmes. Skills: + Essential: excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-developed leadership skills and decision-making skills. + Desirable: leadership course, knowledge of report writing, evidence of leading teams. Knowledge: + Essential: knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to specialty. + Desirable: evidence of own research and audit. Benefits: The Trust offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements. Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum. Job Data by YubHub .