CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION. Sister / Charge Nurse Clinical Skills

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1 CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Sister / Charge Nurse Clinical Skills This post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Care Standards Act Successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service and any other such checks required by legislation, and applicants will be required to consent to the disclosure of information under any such legislation. BASE: SALARY: REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 25,783-34,530 per annum (Band 6) Matron, Clinical Skills Senior Matron - Practice Development 1. JOB SUMMARY: 1.1 To provide ongoing support to the Trust to ensure that the resuscitation training needs of all staff are met, in line with NHSLA Risk Management Standards. 1.2 To develop, implement, supervise and provide specialist advice in the training of all staff in basic, intermediate and advanced life support as appropriate. 1.3 To develop, facilitate and implement a multi-professional strategy for clinical skills training. 1.4 To facilitate and deliver recognised Clinical Skills and Simulation based courses, for all disciplines within the Trust. 1.5 To provide competent advice on issues linked to Clinical Skills and resuscitation. 1.6 To support the Matron Clinical Skills in the development, delivery and evaluation of all clinical skills programmes to meet service priorities and quality standards. 2. KEY RESULT AREAS: 2.1 Training and Education To assist the Matron Clinical Skills in the design and planning of a wide range of clinical skills and simulation based education and training programmes To deliver a wide-range of clinical skills education and training programmes using educational and motivational theories to promote positive outcomes.

2 2.1.4 To work in partnership with other members of the Education Team to support delivery of the other education programmes To assist in the development, review and implementation of clinical guidelines, protocols, policy and educational programmes, in partnership with the Matrons, Patient Safety Team, and Resuscitation Committees To support and facilitate staff evaluation follows completion of resuscitation/clinical skills training To support the Matron Clinical Skills in the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical skills education programmes Actively participate in planning and delivery of Trust essential training programmes (ie Rolling Programme and Induction) To support the Matron Clinical Skills in the planning and delivery of accredited resuscitation programmes including ILS, PLS and ALS To support the Matron Clinical Skills to ensure the quality of education delivery by monitoring attendance at training events and evaluating outcomes To support the Matron Clinical Skills in implementing educational quality standards required for external validation eg NHSLA Risk Management Standards To undertake evaluation and training needs analysis to quantify outcomes of training and future training requirements. 2.3 Clinical Practice Role model specialist knowledge in relation to resuscitation and clinical skills and provide best patient care Maintain up-to-date clinical skills through participation in clinical practice Respond to Cardiac Arrest events, participating in resuscitation and taking the lead role where appropriate Provide specialist clinical advice in relation to resuscitation and clinical skills Develop own clinical skills as new innovations are developed in order to teach skills to other clinical staff. 2.4 General Duties Deputise for the Matron Clinical Skills as delegated Support the Matron Clinical Skills in the cost effective use of the department resources To be an active member of the Trust s Resuscitation Committee, providing professional advice and support. 2.5 Personal Development To participate in the evaluation of own effectiveness through the appraisal process, identifying and acting upon development needs.

3 2.5.2 To take responsibility for maintaining professional registration, ensuring own professional development in support of the post Be familiar with and comply with all relevant operational, personnel, health and safety policies and procedures. 3. Service Delivery 3.1 Assist in the development and review of guidelines, policies and programmes relating to education and workforce development. 3.2 To be familiar and comply with all relevant operational, personnel, health and safety policies and procedures. 3.3 Keep abreast of all related local and national policy relating to health education and translate recommendations into own practice. 4. Communications and Working Relationships Senior Matron Professional and Practice Development Matron Clinical Skills Patient Safety Team Matrons Education Team Clinical Staff Hospital Resuscitation Committee GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. 2. To actively participate in the staff appraisal process. 3. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol. 4. It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post. This job description acts as a guideline to the responsibilities of the post holder and will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder and amended to meet changing professional and service needs.

4 Pre-employment checks Right to work and Verification of identity checks All applicants must provide evidence to prove their right to work in the UK and their identity. Below is some guidance as to the documents which are acceptable for these purposes. Right to Work documents One of the list below is required: UK passport (in date) Full UK Birth Certificate and proof of National Insurance number and name. Full UK Adoption Certificate and proof of National Insurance number and name. Adoption or Birth Certificate issued in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland and proof of National Insurance number and name. Non-UK Passport (in date) with visa/work permit if appropriate. Non-UK citizens can provide other forms of documentation. Please seek guidance from the recruitment team or the NHS Employers website. Verification of I.D. documents Applicants must provide documents that satisfy one of the following options: Two forms of photo I.D. + one document confirming current address (dated within last 3 months) One form of photo I.D. + two documents confirming current address (dated within last 3 months) Two forms of non-photo I.D. + two documents confirming current address (dated within last 3 months) + a passport sized photo of self with a letter from a person of standing who can confirm they have known you for at least 3 years and in what capacity. The following lists are not exhaustive but give examples of what documents constitute photo I.D., proof of address and non-photo I.D. Photo I.D. UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Irish or EU passport Non EU passport with immigration status UK full or provisional photocard driving licence (MUST include paper counterpart) Non-Photo I.D. Full UK birth certificate Full UK (old style) paper driving licence Adoption certificate Marriage/civil partnership certificate Divorce/annulment/civil partnership dissolution papers Deed poll certificate HM Revenue and Customs correspondence (dated within last 12 months) P45 or P60 are not acceptable Grant letter or student loan agreement from a Local Education Authority Benefit statement, book or card (dated within last 12 months) Address Utility bill (dated within last 3 months) Council Tax bill (dated within last 12 months) Old style non-photo driving licence HM Revenue and Customs correspondence (dated within last 12 months) P45 or P60 are not acceptable Financial statement e.g. bank/credit/store card statement (dated within last 3 months) - Online printouts are not acceptable. Mortgage statement (dated within last 12 months) Insurance certificate (dated within last 12 months) TV licence (dated within last 12 months) Benefit statement, book or card (dated within last 12 months) PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DBS APPLICATION, THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY MAY BE DIFFERENT TO THE ABOVE. PLEASE REFER TO THE DBS GUIDANCE.

5 CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST PERSON SPECIFICATION & SHORTLISTING CRITERIA Please indicate below the criteria you would expect for effective performance of this post, this should reflect realistic job requirements in terms of skills, ability, qualifications and personal attributes. You should also indicate how you intend to identify/measure the specified criteria. POST TITLE: Sister / Charge Nurse Clinical Skills REQUIREMENTS CATEGORY ESSENTIAL IDENTIFICATION DESIRABLE IDENTIFICATION Qualifications & Training Professional / Health qualification e.g. RGN Teaching & Assessing Qualification ILS (or equivalent) ALS qualification Degree (or equivalent) PLS qualification Working Experience Proven experience at Band 5 as a healthcare professional Relevant experience in an acute healthcare environment Relevant experience in training, assessing and staff development Regular performance of clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and management of CVAD s Experience as a resuscitation trainer (or equivalent) Experience at Band 6 as a healthcare professional Research and audit Skills & Knowledge Presentation Skills Competent Teaching Skills Problem solving, negotiating skills & evaluation skills IT Literate Leadership Skills Change Management experience Other factors e.g. appearance, speech, personality Team worker Awareness of confidentiality Professional appearance Effective verbal and written communicator Clinical Credibility References