Advanced Practice Clinical Supervisor | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,218.80 - £39,057 Per Annum, Including HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6186903/273-DC-6903 |
Summary
As part of Moorfields' strategy to support the development of advanced practice (AP) and to deliver upon the vision set out in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, the post holder will be responsible for supporting all trainees undertaking AP programmes across all divisions of Moorfields Eye Hospital.
The 'Advanced Practice Clinical Supervisor' role, will work closely with the AP supervision leads and will deliver vital practical clinical supervision to our multi-professional trainees, across multiple Ophthalmic sub-specialties.
The majority of the AP trainees at Moorfields are apprentices, and therefore the clinical supervisor post will have the responsibility of ensuring the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected to be achieved throughout the AP apprenticeship are enabled and demonstrated, with the appropriate supervision provided.
The post holder will be expected to provide supervision, mainly supporting the the clinical pillar of advanced practice, however there will be opportunities to provide supervision for the research, leadership and education pillars.
Support all current AP trainees undertaking Advanced Practice education & training acting as clinical supervisor and ensuring each trainee AP is familiar with the requirement of AP.
Contribute towards the delivery of a competency based framework for nurses and allied professionals working at various levels of practice across multiple Ophthalmic sub-specialties at Moorfields
Contribute to the delivery of the 'Moorfields Supervision Programme for Nurses and Allied Professionals'
Support supervisors of advanced practitioners in their personal credentialing for AP
With the educational supervisors facilitate 1:1 educational plans supporting students on AP academic programmes.
Collaborate with programme leads of AP post graduate programmes to deliver AP education, including planning of student support, supervision and assessment
Promote standards of supervision that are delivered based on current evidence, best practice and, where applicable, validated research.
Contribute towards developing a network for ophthalmology APs both internally and externally
Supporting the community of practice (COP) for clinical supervision
Maintain and update their own professional clinical practice and knowledge of AP pillars.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
AP is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master’s level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
AP embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people’s experience and improve outcomes.
Purpose of Clinical Supervisor:
1. Contributing towards the progression of healthcare professionals along a training and/or professional development pathway with respect to acquisition of knowledge, clinical skills and competencies
2. Enhancement of general (clinical) and professional skills and attitudes
3. To help deliver, and support the provision of high-quality education and clinical placements and help ensure clinical experience, education and training are maximized for those working towards Advanced Practitioner status at the Trust
4. Ensuring both good patient experience and safety through specialist advice to learners and practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge
5. Supervision can take on many varied forms including direct and indirect observation, critical challenge, preparing tutorials or pastoral support
6. Supporting the community of practice (COP) for clinical supervision
7. Analyse and implement a competency framework for nurses and allied professionals working at a various levels of practices across multiple sup-specialty Ophthalmic services.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024