Community Learning Lead

Measurable Result Areas The Community Learning Lead will support the development of all community nurses and trainees by: Working autonomously as a visible and accessible resource for practice based staff. Maintaining professional standards of conduct to sustain staff and public confidence in accordance with the NMC. Promoting the development of a positive just learning culture, encouraging all staff to participate in lifelong learning initiatives, applying their learning directly to practice. Facilitate the on-going development and implementation of education initiatives in particular the orientation, preceptorship and mentorship of trainees and new starters. Develop, deliver and evaluate formal / informal teaching sessions and work based learning programmes in order to support the professional and practice development of both registered and non-registered practitioners. Attend relevant committees / groups in the absence of Professional Lead in order to influence and progress
development of professional practice. Leading and / or contributing towards initiatives that result in changes to existing practice and systems of professional working. Supporting staff of all grades with using reflective and quality improvement principles to adapt to changes in practice. Actively participating and representing the organisation at internal /external forums (Higher Education Institutes) pertinent to area of work stream focus. Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), care pathways and protocols ensuring they meet national. Local and professional criteria. Assist with appropriate selection and recruitment within the Out of Hospital Workforce, participating in appropriate interview panels and supporting the development of recruitment methods in line with a reflective culture. Clinical / Leadership Maintain clinical skills and competences in order to undertake safe and effective direct clinical care of patients
when required, either to enable implementation of aspects of this role or to support service priorities when need arises. Assist Team leaders to support service priorities. Provide clinical management of the Department in the absence of the Professional Lead. Knowledge, Skills and Experience An extensive knowledge of community nursing being able to demonstrate an ability to use analytical and judgment skills e.g. numerical analysis, critical reasoning, interpretation of information and complexity of decision making. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of course content and requirements for Student Nurses, Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners to facilitate the on-going development of untrained staff. Critically evaluate or provide support to staff to be able to evaluate outcomes from their innovations and practice development. Act as a catalyst for change, encouraging staff to challenge and examine the evidence base and develop their ideas to enhance practice in a
safe and effective manner. Be able to action plan to assist all in achieving their objectives. Communications and Working Relationships Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Ensure a visible, accessible and approachable presence for staff to ensure effective communication channels are created and sustained. Provide specialist professional and practice development advice and guidance to staff using highly developed skills that involve listening, explaining, persuading, influencing, advising, negotiating and motivating. Accepts responsibility for developing competence in relation to the medical devices he/she will be expected to use. Maintain and develop own professional knowledge, providing feedback to staff from any courses attended. Act as a mentor/assessor to students in the community.