Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gastroenterology Team as a Band 6 Clinical Educator.
This post will be working across both Guist and Kimberley wards.
We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated band 6 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and motivated team; with the aim to support ongoing training and development needs of our department.
This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team.
We are looking for someone with a real passion for working with learners such as First post Qualified, Student Nurses those undergoing Return to Practice and Overseas Programmes.
Gastroenterology specialises in a range of disorders/diseases including liver disease, bowel disorders, anorexia nervosa, those needing medical detox from alcohol, and also a range of people needing various forms of enteral feeding.
Alongside these conditions we work very closely with several specialist nursing teams including the Nutrition Support Team, Substance Misuse, Liver, IBD and Mental Health teams.
Our Gastro Team also provides specialist medical care for those with eating disorders.
We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated registered nurse to join our friendly and motivated senior team.
Main duties of the job To work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework.
To work in accordance of Trust Policies & Procedures Continue their own professional development within this role You will be able to work on your own initiative as well as being a key member of the ward team, with the ability and willingness to lead a new and expanding workforce.
Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with significant experience at Band 5 level.
Ability to maintain high standards of patient care.
Possess a high level of motivation and the ability to use your own initiative.
Experience of managing and leading a clinical area.
About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities To provide support in developing and overseeing an acute medicine educational programme for a range of staff.Develop processes to support staff practice, to ensure staff are competent in all aspects of acute medicine and implement recording systems to indicate progress.To support Ward Managers for ensuring compliance with Trust mandatory training requirements for all grades of nursing staff.Seek opportunities to develop clinical practice and support the writing of clinical guidelines to support advanced nursing practices within the Acute Medical Unit.Ensure a high standard of evidence based nursing practice by undertaking clinical audit and research activities.Have an awareness of activity throughout the emergency services Directorate and participate in clinical duties as required.To promote the role of educator as being one of high value and status and contribute to the trust being seen as a learning organisation.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience Essential Registered Nurse with significant years post registration experience Experience of working as a mentor in an acute setting Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion