NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
This post has two job descriptions attached as it is a hybrid post. We invite you to visit the attached documents to develop a deeper understanding of the key responsibilities and the knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Having a NMC recordable Lecturer/Practice Educator/Teacher qualification or working towards a higher degree would be desirable.
Practice education and the PEF/CHEF service is primarily about making positive impacts on the experiences and outcomes of patients and those who access health and care services in Scotland. The role of the PEF/CHEF is focused on a whole systems approach to creating an improved learning environment and enhancing the quality of the practice learning experience. You will contribute to enhancing the quality of the practice learning environment by providing learning support, educational input and development activities for the current and future nursing and midwifery workforce. You will also facilitate practice education developments (practice learning) that support nurses and midwives to make the necessary changes in their practice, as required by the profession, to deliver safe, effective and person-centred practice. This post will work in partnership with practice and education colleagues supporting and facilitating shared learning and collaborative working across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Care Home practice learning environments and other contemporary health and care environments.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Corporate Nursing and Midwifery Practice Education team and work within the integrated practice education facilitator (PEF) and care home education facilitator (CHEF) service across the Health Board area, based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital
- The shift pattern for this post is between Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of an operational plan for the provision of practice education across NHSGGC
- Explore strategies for maximising the number of students that can be supported within practice learning environments, and identifying new opportunities for practice learning experiences
- Contribute to the identification, selection, audit and evaluation of practice learning environments available within NHSGGC
- Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the post and the practice education facilitator service as a whole
- Provide a leadership role model to nursing and midwifery staff in relation to professional issues in nursing and midwifery and demonstrate expert knowledge in own area of practice
- Contribute to the development of communication networks and close working relationships with managers, mentors, practice placement areas, Higher and Further Education Institutions and NHS Education for Scotland
- Contribute to the development, organisation, co-ordination, and implementation of the Practice Education Facilitation service within NHSGGC and care homes within the Glasgow and Clyde boundaries
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the provision of practice education support
- Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the Practice Education Facilitator / Care Home Education Facilitator service as a whole
- Provide a leadership role model to nursing staff in relation to professional issues in nursing and demonstrate expert knowledge in own area of practice
- Contribute to the development of communication networks and close working relationships with managers, mentors, practice learning environments, Higher (HEI) and Further (FEI)Education Institutions and NHS Education for Scotland
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse level 1 NMC registration
- Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of supervision and assessment of pre and postregistration student nurses
- Knowledge and understanding of current policies and practices relating to nursing and education issues
- Knowledge and understanding of preregistration nursing/midwifery programmes
- Knowledge of the Flying Start Programme for newly qualified staff
- Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
- Knowledge of rights, valuesbased practice and legislation frameworks
- Evidence of using digital technology, information systems, email, and basic applications
- Ability to evidence a range of skills and behaviours in career history, including:
- Organisation and applied leadership skills
- Selfdirecting and selfmotivating
- Enhanced written and verbal communication skills (negotiation, influencing, persuading, facilitating, conflict resolution)
- Decisionmaking skills
- Organisation and applied leadership skills (also listed above as essential skill area)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, influencing and persuading, facilitating, conflict resolution
- An ability to form positive working relationships with others
- Be able to function in demanding and pressured environments
- Excellent level of use of digital technology, information systems and email
- Be able to demonstrate evidence of own Continuing Professional Development
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Interim Lead Nurse Practice Education, Zita McNaught, [Confidential Information], 0141 201 0417/07929 874865
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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