Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Facilitator to join our team. Within the role you will support the senior sisters to provide a learning environment for new staff and students.

Act as a role model to the team and encourage professional development. As well as planning and providing teaching session whilst supporting new staff with the completion of their competencies.

This is an exciting role within the team which will contribute to the development of staff members.
Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care to children and families.
• To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner demonstrating leadership and professionalism at all times.
• To encourage and support the development of clinical skills by working directly alongside staff with particular emphasis on new and less experienced staff.
• To work with the Practice Educator and Education Team in leading the teaching, training and education of all staff.
• Facilitate the creating of a positive learning environment where staff development is encouraged and supported, and talent is fostered and enhanced.
• Ensure the ward provides a supportive environment for students and provides learning opportunities for them

About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities to include but this is not an exhaustive list:

• Coordination of Team study days
• coordination of student placements, liaising with universities re placements and students
• Supporting the senior Burns team
• Advising/ selecting staff regarding on going development and courses, as identified at their appraisals

For full details regarding this exciting role, please see attached JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Student assessor Course
• Acredited burns course

Desirable

• Acute Care course

Experience
Essential

• 2 years burns experience

Desirable

• Experience in planning and delivering teaching sessions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Michelle Roberts
Apply through our website
03004430475
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.