GESH Clinical Facilitator for Nursing Associates ESTH

Job overview

The post holder will:

• Support the SNA initiative and promote the value of the role organisationally
• Provide a comprehensive and effective continuing professional development framework in the workplace in order to support and facilitate SNA to practice a high standard of safe compassionate patient care
• Assist to support newly registered NA to meet Preceptorship standards
• Support the SNA to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and apprenticeship standards
• Work collaboratively with SNA partners (AEI), practice supervisors, practice assessor, preceptors and managers) to promote a culture of staff support, as well as the development of clinical excellence and competency in evidence-based, safe and professional practice

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• Enable through support all SNA to meet Trust & local objectives during their Foundation degree programme and the preceptorship period (6 months – 12 months post-registration) in order to become confident, competent accountable practitioner.
• Support the clinical areas to ensure that Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor/Preceptor are identified and allocated equitably in time for the SNA start date
• Working clinically will enable an overview of the progress of individual SNA and identifying any development/support needs of Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor/ Preceptor. As well as completing supporting practice assessment document (PAD), preceptorship development books, as well as skills and competency documents. Intervening when milestones are not being met and liaising as required to better target/direct support.

Working for our organisation

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Be accountable for own practice, as well as be able to challenge practice of others
• Take personal responsibility for self-development, NMC revalidation requirements, maintenance of own professional competence and awareness of current clinical and professional issues.
• Manage own time/diary by scheduling appointments/meetings/teaching to maximise the use of available resources
• Work proactively in creating an environment where change can be initiated, supported and evaluated
• Maintain clear and effective communication with a variety of individuals and groups both internally and externally
• Support the monitoring of compliance with NMC standards and SNA proficiencies
• Support the monitoring of compliance of NA preceptorship with CN framework (2017) and remaining up to date with new developments.

Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.