Clinical Practice Educator

Demonstrate and promote patient-centred approaches to care and education.Practice as a professional senior nurse with competence, confidence,authority and expertise, acting as a credible role model within the professional code of conduct. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in the management of complex and changing healthcare needs of patients; integrating theory and practice supported by research evidence. Demonstrate skills at interpreting complex clinical information and data,responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing excellent and compassionate plans of care, following relevant protocols in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure that patients interests are fully considered within the contexts of care; and actively participate and support others to participate in ethical decision making. Actively investigate advanced theoretical knowledge and demonstrateevidence-based practice. Actively participate in quality assurance and risk management initiatives and incorporate into the training needs of their clinical area of responsibility, as appropriate. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation. Demonstratecompetency in the use of information technology resources, in particular the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system. In addition promote such skills in others. Demonstrate effective communication regarding complex and sensitiveinformation to patients, individuals in the multi-disciplinary team, andsignificant others. Managerial Take responsibility for initiating and leading key clinical area and teamdevelopments and project work, as discussed and agreed as appropriate with other ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Ward Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education. Support other ACPEs, CPEs, PDELs, Ward Mangers, Matrons, and theDivisional Lead for Practice Development and Education in the operational management relating to practice development and education matters Provide leadership and supervision for junior members of non-medical staff. Contribute to developing individuals through appraisal in conjunction with their Mentor/Preceptor/Sister/Charge Nurse. Support junior staff to develop mentoring and appraisal skills Participate in the management of change and support others in the process; encourage new ideas and developments, and take responsibility for evaluating the outcome of project work.When dealing with people, act within the professional code of conduct in a manner that respects equality and diversity and strives to encourage this behaviour in others. General Conditions Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with theMajor Incident PolicyFire PolicyInformation governance and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their rolewithin that response. Responsibilities for Health and Safety.The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.Infection Control Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.All staff employed by OUH have the following key responsibilities: Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from allclinical areas and/or between each patient contact. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds andillness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contactOccupational Health.Child Protection The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. Information Governance All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.Data Quality Data quality is a vital element of every member of staffs job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care,clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial andresource planning and performance. • All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trusts Data Quality Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate and promote patient-centred approaches to care and education.Practice as a professional senior nurse with competence, confidence,authority and expertise, acting as a credible role model within the professional code of conduct. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in the management of complex and changing healthcare needs of patients; integrating theory and practice supported by research evidence. Demonstrate skills at interpreting complex clinical information and data,responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing excellent and compassionate plans of care, following relevant protocols in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure that patients interests are fully considered within the contexts of care; and actively participate and support others to participate in ethical decision making. Actively investigate advanced theoretical knowledge and demonstrateevidence-based practice. Actively participate in quality assurance and risk management initiatives and incorporate into the training needs of their clinical area of responsibility, as appropriate. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation. Demonstratecompetency in the use of information technology resources, in particular the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system. In addition promote such skills in others. Demonstrate effective communication regarding complex and sensitiveinformation to patients, individuals in the multi-disciplinary team, andsignificant others. Managerial Take responsibility for initiating and leading key clinical area and teamdevelopments and project work, as discussed and agreed as appropriate with other ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Ward Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education. Support other ACPEs, CPEs, PDELs, Ward Mangers, Matrons, and theDivisional Lead for Practice Development and Education in the operational management relating to practice development and education matters Provide leadership and supervision for junior members of non-medical staff. Contribute to developing individuals through appraisal in conjunction with their Mentor/Preceptor/Sister/Charge Nurse. Support junior staff to develop mentoring and appraisal skills Participate in the management of change and support others in the process; encourage new ideas and developments, and take responsibility for evaluating the outcome of project work.When dealing with people, act within the professional code of conduct in a manner that respects equality and diversity and strives to encourage this behaviour in others. General Conditions Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with theMajor Incident PolicyFire PolicyInformation governance and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their rolewithin that response. Responsibilities for Health and Safety.The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.Infection Control Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.All staff employed by OUH have the following key responsibilities: Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from allclinical areas and/or between each patient contact. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds andillness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contactOccupational Health.Child Protection The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. Information Governance All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.Data Quality Data quality is a vital element of every member of staffs job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care,clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial andresource planning and performance. • All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trusts Data Quality