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:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Emergency Department at the RHC as a clinical nurse educator in an 18 month fixed term post.
The department is a busy and fast paced paediatric emergency department seeing in excess of 75000 children each year who present with a wide range of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and other speciality needs, ranging for minor medical and surgical illness through to Major trauma. The main aspects of this post is to work alongside the nursing team to provide training and education and to ensure governance around care delivery. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills are paramount to this role. Extensive IT skills are required to capture all aspects of training needs and achievements ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered in line with NHSGGGC policy and standards.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a fixed term, full-time post of 36 hours.
The role is based at the Royal Hospital for Children.
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, day shift.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan, provide and implement educational services for all nurses covering all grades within the Emergency Department.
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In partnership with clinical practice design, implement and evaluate a competency based education and training programme for all grades of nursing staff.
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Ensure all training targets are met as required to deliver the care of the child within the Emergency Department.
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Work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet targets relating to clinical issues.
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The post holder will work in the Emergency Department alongside the Senior Charge Nurse to deliver a competency based framework to children/young people and their families.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Please see attached Job Description below.
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Wendy Lundy, Emergency Department Educator, 0141 452 4583, [email protected]
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 2nd September.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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