Practice Educator: Mental Health inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 22 AUG 2024

The GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) sits within the Nursing & Patient Experience directorate of the hospital but operates as an autonomous service designed primarily to support undergraduate nurses, new graduate practitioners, international nurse education, undergraduate non-medical training, and CPD for nurses, allied health professionals and

health care scientists.

The post holder will be expected to deliver the core requirements of a GOSH Practice Educator:

  • Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise.
  • Lead in the creation of clinical areas that encourage practice development, audit practice, and disseminate information on developments.
  • Facilitate the creation of positive learning environments where staff development is encouraged and supported.
  • Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of nursing and associated staff within the scope of the role.
  • Work within the Education department, and Trust-wide, undertaking a key role in practice development to support service improvement and quality care for children, young people, and their families.
  • Provide cross-cover for other members of the NNME and the Lead PE, Nursing and Non-medical Education as required.
  • Lead on their identified work stream as agreed by the Lead PE for Nursing and Non-medical Education.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Adeyefa Job title: Lead Practice Educator Email address:
The GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) sits within the Nursing & Patient Experience directorate of the hospital but operates as an autonomous service designed primarily to support undergraduate nurses, new graduate practitioners, international nurse education, undergraduate non-medical training, and CPD for nurses, allied health professionals and

health care scientists.

The post holder will be expected to deliver the core requirements of a GOSH Practice Educator:

  • Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise.
  • Lead in the creation of clinical areas that encourage practice development, audit practice, and disseminate information on developments.
  • Facilitate the creation of positive learning environments where staff development is encouraged and supported.
  • Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of nursing and associated staff within the scope of the role.
  • Work within the Education department, and Trust-wide, undertaking a key role in practice development to support service improvement and quality care for children, young people, and their families.
  • Provide cross-cover for other members of the NNME and the Lead PE, Nursing and Non-medical Education as required.
  • Lead on their identified work stream as agreed by the Lead PE for Nursing and Non-medical Education.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Adeyefa Job title: Lead Practice Educator Email address:


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