Practice Facilitator Children and Young Person Emergency Department

Practice Facilitator Children and Young Person Emergency Department St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Are you driven by a passion for enhancing healthcare through education and professional development?
• Join our team as a Practice Facilitator in the Children and Young Person Emergency Department.
• In this role, you will play a crucial part in promoting educational excellence, improving patient care standards, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Main Duties of the Job

• As a Practice Facilitator in the Children and Young Person Emergency Department, you will play a pivotal role in promoting educational excellence and enhancing patient care.
• You will collaborate with the ED multidisciplinary team to integrate education into the department's core philosophy.
• Your responsibilities will include coordinating and leading educational activities for staff, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and standards.
• You will actively contribute to improving patient experiences and care standards while participating in national and corporate projects aimed at driving healthcare improvement.
• Additionally, you will demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development, support the growth of clinical practice among colleagues, and engage as a collaborative member of the Practice Educator's Forum, sharing best practices to enhance healthcare education and delivery.

About Us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Practice Supervisor/Assessor.
• Registered Children's Nurse.
• Completion of modules at level 7.
• PGCE.

Experience

• Experience as a mentor of pre and post-registration students.
• Clinical experience at band 6 in an acute paediatric setting.
• Ability to teach, educate and facilitate in informal and formal situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant specialist curricula, including mentorship programme.

Education and Research

• Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process and of creating a learning environment.
• Developed research ability.

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.

Contract Details

£44,806 to £53,134 per annum, including HCAS.

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

863-GO-VA-A

Job Location

Emergency Department, St George's Hospital