Clinical Sister and Learning Lead - Gastroenterology

The post holder will contribute to the development of the ward team and support the Ward Manager in the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost effective service. To deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

To work within and ensure continued development of an environment conducive to learning, integrating evidence based theory & practice within the ward.

To provide clinical leadership and establish high quality learning environments through teaching and assessment, supporting all new starters and learners within the ward environment.

To provide teaching and support to all staff who are supervising and assessing all new starters and learners and work in conjunction with the other Learning Lead on the unit.

To work closely with the practice development team, the apprenticeship team and the learning and development department to support a coordinated approach to education, training and professional development.

To support staff 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.

To manage time effectively between clinical and educational responsibilities in the ward ensuring a 75/25 split.

Ensure that the wards philosophy is in line with the principles of clinical governance and that all staff understand its significance to practice.

Always be aware of and follow Trust policies and procedures.

To participate in the setting and maintaining of high standards of evidence based nursing.

To assess, supervise and evaluate work of nursing staff and learners within the ward environment.

Promote patient and carers involvement in care planning, delivery and evaluation, ensuring all new starters and learners develop the necessary skills to do this appropriate to the individuals role.

Communicate appropriately keeping patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress.

Communicate and interact with patients, carers and staff in a non-judgmental way, demonstrating mutual respect and trust utilising a variety of communication skills.

Maintain effective relationships between the ward and the multi-disciplinary team.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patients care in line with the NMC code for record keeping.

Co-ordinate clinical activities within the ward and have responsibility for shift management.

Ensure patients and relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.

Ensure all new starters and learners are supported in becoming competent and capable practitioners by employing and assessing against appropriate development programmes and/or local competency frameworks.

Act as an advocate for work based learning within the Trust, supporting staff and their inter-professional learning practice.

Explore and exploit opportunities for learning, development and change, facilitate staff ownership of change and ensure robust systems of evaluation are in operation.

Identify good practice and foster a culture which celebrates and shares good practice.

Scope and develop Learning Needs Analysis in conjunction with the ward manager for the unit.

Support staff where they are under a performance management process, that have a learning and development need.

Participate in the formation of development objectives for individuals incorporating any knowledge and skills frameworks, monitoring and facilitating gateway accessibility.

Provide information, guidance, advice, support and recommendations to improve service and training quality.

Develop assessors and supervisors skills through coaching style to effectively feedback including clinical skill assessments.

Share lessons learnt through investigations, critical incident analysis and encourage others to do the same.

Encourage and support staff to raise concerns through incident reporting, freedom to speak you, whistle blowing policy.

Comply with the Data Protection Act to ensure appropriate action is taken to ensure confidentiality and protection of patient information.

Always behave in a manner that upholds the reputation of the nursing profession and the organisation, adhere to trust policy.

Accountable for your own professional registration and revalidation demonstrate professional leadership adhering to NMC code of professional conduct.

Keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

Responsible for the development and maintenance of personal professional portfolio to ensure timely revalidation.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of involvement in change management

Skills

Desirable: - Demonstrates the importance of audit and research in practice

Personal Qualities

Other

Desirable: - Car driver with access to a vehicle