Clinical Practice Facilitator

at  Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our NICU for a highly knowledgeable and motivated individual to join our education team. We are the lead level 3 NICU for Surrey, and part of the Surrey, Sussex and Kent Neonatal Network, providing expert care for 28 of the sickest and most complex babies, using the most up to date ventilatory support techniques.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education and has a strong interest in continued learning and professional development. The ideal candidate will be flexible and creative in their approach to educating and working with others, be innovative and able to find novel solutions to problems when the need arises. You should be empathetic and approachable, demonstrating good communication skills with all members of the multidisciplinary team and families that we care for.
The role will require working in collaboration with our Clinical Practice Educators and the wider Trust Professional Development team, to provide education and training to all multidisciplinary staff. You will assist in the delivery of training programmes and work alongside staff in the nurseries, coaching individuals and teaching groups to deliver high standards of individualised care. You will recognise and escalate any concerns or skills gaps and work with the education team to resolve them.
Support and facilitate staff in clinical areas to identify opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care.
Support the ‘professional development’ of nursing and healthcare staff within the clinical setting.
Support the Professional Development team in delivering clinical training to Trust staff as required.
In liaison with the Clinical Practice Educator promote a quality service using research and evidence based practice including the setting, monitoring and auditing of clinical standards.
Provide education and training to multidisciplinary team staff and assist in the delivery of training programmes for nurses to expand their skills.
To provide visible, credible clinical support within the clinical area
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
On-site Nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Support in career development
Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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