Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of the Outpatient Team, working in partnership with stakeholders such as Ward Managers, Modern Matrons, Clinical Educators and others to support the implementation of evidence-based practice and the professional development of staff in clinical practice.

 In addition, they will facilitate the development and maintenance of positive practice environments; thereby contributing to the continual development of quality services provided to patients and other who come into contact with the Trust.

Main duties of the job

1. Act in accordance with NMC Code and be accountable for own practice and professional actions at all times.
2. Contribute to the development of the roles of nursing, midwifery, nursing associate and healthcare support staff in the best interests of patients and those professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
3. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintaining own clinical competency to support staff in developing clinical practice. 
4. Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice, lead by example and contribute to the facilitation of education and training to include face to face teaching, lesson planning, and delivery according to NMC requirements, and supporting in clinical practice.
5. Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
6. Acquaint the Associate Directors of Nursing, Group Directors of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Facilitators, Modern Matrons and Ward/Department Managers with professional, operational, or clinical concerns and always promote professional practice

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.