High Consequence Infectious Disease Educator

Job overview

To be a professional role model, leading and co-ordinating PICU and Acute Paediatric education and/or practice development in highly contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases.

To understand the training and education needs of staff at SMH PICU and the Acute Paediatric Wards who come into contact with such diseases.

To provide expert evidence based clinical bedside teaching and immersive simulated preparedness exercises to all levels of nursing allied health and medical staff.

Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the national protocols.

At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for staff on PICU who nurses such patients.

Act as a key link with other members of the in-service education and/or practice development team(s) and external education institutions as required.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist HCID trainining and development for childrens nurses Work with Specialist PICU/Paediatric Matrons to provide safe and efficient pathways for children and families with HCID.

Work with all Specialist Consultants and Commissioners to provide advisory support within the HCID Network.

Control and govern the internal Policies and SOPs related to HCID Work with the Emergency Response Team within Imperial and HCID Network to insitute efficient care in transport, supplies and estates for children and families with HCID

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.