Clinical Facilitator for Surgical Division

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills
• Effective listening skills
• Demonstrates a non-judgemental, holistic approach

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Work cross site as and when required
• Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative. Ability to negotiate effectively
• Flexibility in approach

Desirable criteria

• Presentation skills
• Familiar with applications of PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and database systems
• Innovative approach to professional issues

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
• Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to resolve conflict and motivate a team
• Able to be self-disciplined in a demanding environment

Desirable criteria

• Leadership Course
• Band 6 or comparable experience to include completion of the senior band 5 pack
• Demonstration of autonomous practice
• Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Registration
• Experience within an acute trust within a surgical setting
• Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/Health Studies
• Teaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification
• Understanding of Quality Governance and its application
• Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of previous teaching experience both informal and formal

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: