Clinical Practice Facilitator-Surgical/Medical

Clinical Practice Facilitator- Surgical & Medical
Birmingham: The Harborne Hospital
Full time: 37.5hrs per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Permanent Contract
Salary: Competitive + Fantastic Benefits

We're looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced nurse to work as a Clinical Practice Facilitator, having experience within Medical & Surgical Nursing to work within The Harborne Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK.

The Clinical Practice Facilitator is responsible for developing nursing practice and supporting the professional development of nursing staff across the facility. This includes the inpatient and outpatients departments on all campuses. This will include working closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure a multi faceted approach to education and training and developing individual learning plans with staff, acting as a mentor and role model to nursing staff using evidenced based best practices to ensure highest level of nursing standards are upheld.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The post holder will assist the Matrons and Clinical Service Managers in the development and review of training needs analysis and ensuring Nursing staff are competent and fit for practice as per NMC standards.
• Promote an environment that encourages learning and continual professional development as part of enhancing clinical nursing skills. The post holder will be expected to be highly visible, working alongside colleagues to deliver best practice.
• Involved in developing education and training programmes in line with service needs, assist in the delivery of education programmes and acting as a role model/supporting nurses in the clinical environment.
• Analyse, support and implement evidence based practice
• Implement clinical policy and review compliance
• Recognise and support the development of staff where there are issues regarding their capability
• Participate in the development of clinical supervision with all nursing staff
• Working alongside staff to ensure they are safe in their practice. To implement and monitor improvement plans following incidents
• Provide support for individual development, for both teaching and clinical practice
• To maintain and monitor a register of Safe Blood Transfusion competencies in line with legal requirements
• To maintain a register of mentors in line with NMC guidelines
• Interpret national guidelines and safety alerts

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:

• Registered Nurse, Level 1 with current NMC Professional Registration
• Extensive post registration experience, with evidence of teaching experience
• ENB Certificate 100, 998, 254, 249 or equivalent surgical and medical experience
• Evidence of first line Management Training
• Degree in relevant subject area
• Nursing Mentorship Course
• Relevant teaching qualification desired

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Clinical Practice Facilitator you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care st