Clinical Facilitator; Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit

Job Title: Clinical Facilitator

Department: 4 South

Reports to: Nurse Manager 4 South

Date: 2026

Background

Medical Surgical ward including neurosurgery, neurology, cardiothoracics and orthopaedics.

Overall Purpose of Job

To facilitate the achievement of the Hospital's mission to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do

To enhance outcomes for patients by assessment of standards of Nursing and Health Care Assistant practice, the planning and implementation of appropriate education and professional development

The role embraces the promotion of continuous practice development, utilising the skills of collaboration, networking and effective relationship building (Thornbury, 1999, McCormack et al, 1999, Manley, 2000\)

Providing a quality educational and supportive service to Surgical Nursing staff and Beacon Hospitals New Graduate Training and Development Programme.

The coordination and management of up to date educational/ clinical programmes for relevant staff

The goal of the Medical/Surgical Clinical Facilitator is to enhance clinical practice by supporting RN's within the Medical/Surgical directorate to develop the necessary skills to deliver skilled nursing care for all patients. That all surgical RN's and HCA's will successfully complete their probationary period within the agreed timeframe. This will be done in collaboration with the Level 4 South Manager

This role is a clinical one which requires direct supervision of preceptee working in clinical practice with patients. There will be an identified time frame of two weeks for all preceptee. This may be reviewed based on their previous Clinical experience and initial assessment carried out in the two\-week orientation to the ward.

Be responsible for the coordination of a regular schedule of education, and professional development

Participate in teams /meetings/committees as appropriate communicating and working in cooperation with other team members

Develop appropriate systems in the streamlining of education and practice development

Record keeping in accordance with professional standards

Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, Protocols and Guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care

Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures

Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation

Promote the guidelines for safety and best practice laid down by the Hospital policies, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines and relevant acts such as the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005\. Data protection Act 1988 and 2003

Assign time to engage directly in practice in order to keep pace with changes and provide enabling process for staff to achieve their goals\`

Develop appropriate systems in the streamlining of education, practice development, audit data collection and reporting.

Time allocated for clinical practice facilitation is illustrated in table below:

Time allocated per week

75% of time working directly with staff in clinical practice 29\.25 hours

25% Administration, preparation for training and facilitation of in\-service education 9\.75 hours

Clinical Adaptation Programme:

Be knowledgeable about the Clinical Adaptation and Assessment programme and the clinical experiences required to meet the needs of the programme.

Support the coordination of the candidates' orientation week.

Coordinate new staff induction to the ward. Ensures that the clinical adaptation candidates learning requirements, outcomes and required competencies are achieved within the time frame set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Be seen as a first line contact for candidates and staff nurse assessors by providing practical clinical support and expertise through evidence\-based practice.

Assist in the orientation of candidates to the clinical area. Make candidates aware of hospital policies and procedures relating to patient care, how to access them and of their responsibility to read, understand and comply with same.

Liaise with the Clinical Coordinators in selecting appropriate preceptors and ensuring that candidates are allocated to and given opportunity to work with their preceptors.

Prepare clinical coordinators and preceptors for their roles in assessing candidates by informing and updating them on the requirements of the adaptation programme as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Provide guidance to candidates and registered nurses on any issues relating to student's clinical placements, which arise in the clinical areas.

Maintain clinical credibility by maintaining a regular clinical presence and working alongside candidates in a supportive and role model capacity.

Encourage the preceptor and candidate to identify teaching and learning opportunities on the ward

Ensure communication channels are maintained with all relevant personnel (Ward nurse manager and clinical coordinators) to ensure safe, efficient and competent assessment of candidates.

Support the preceptor, candidate and Clinical coordinator in the development of an action plan if required.

Clinical Practice

Support the Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses on the ward, to plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical practice in accordance with best available evidence in order to influence innovations in practice and promote quality care for patients in the general medical/surgical areas.

In collaboration with the Nursing Coordinator and Facilitator, promote the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care, through practice development projects.

Assist with identifying, facilitating and implementing practice development projects in the clinical areas.

In collaboration with the Clinical Coordinators assist with the development of policies, protocols, guidelines and clinical competencies and their implementation

Assist with the provision of appropriate continuing education programmes to meet nurses' competency developmental needs.

Work with the Clinical Coordinators in implementing action plans to improve clinical practice and staff development.

Sit on appropriate multidisciplinary committees.

EDUCATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT:

In conjunction with the ward manager \& Clinical Coordinators to assess and identify teaching and developmental requirements of all staff through observation in practice.

Collaborate with the ward manager \& Clinical Coordinators to ensure appropriate training, education and evaluation takes place.

In conjunction with Clinical Coordinators and Staff Nurses, develop and continually revise clinical nursing skills/competencies.

Be familiar with the assessment criteria and process as applied to the Activities of Living Patient Care Module.

Create an environment for continuous lifelong professional and personal development and learning for all staff.

Support Clinical Nurse and Health care Assistant staff competency development as appropriate

Liaise closely with the ward manager in relation to policy proposal and staff training and development

Attend all relevant meetings as required for role and Liaise with appropriate staff

Attend staff meeting and receive staff suggestions for improvement in the system of work

Maintain open communication with all relevant staff

Develop good relationships with wards and departments

work in conjunction with the educational department, other clinical facilitators and UCD Beacon academy

responsible in conjunction with the manager for the mandatory training of staff

MANAGEMENT:

Demonstrate ability to self\-manage and organise own workload efficiently.

Help foster a supportive working environment by demonstrating excellent leadership ability and communication skills.

Communicate effectively with the ward Managers and Clinical Coordinators regarding the progress and development of staff nurses within their area of responsibility.

Demonstrate both clinical and professional leadership, enabling a multidisciplinary team culture of continuous staff learning and practice development.

Be highly motivated and have a vision of developing skills/competencies that are applicable to clinical areas.

Develop a network of contacts and communication links with other professionals that will assist in provision of expert advice to meet the needs of all grades of nursing staff.

Provide professional Clinical Leadership and vision and facilitate staff team building to provide planned care and develop educational strategies service goals

Maintain a Quality standard of service lead on proactive quality improvement and support accreditation

Effectively educate staff on Hospital, Regional policies as applicable

Provide leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance

Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the work place

Take an active role in the audit of clinical practice and the standards of care being provided.

Be highly motivated and have a vision of developing skills/competencies that are applicable to clinical areas

Involved in the performance reviews of all staff

Ensure compliance of standards as laid out by Joint Commissioning International Accreditation \- working the clinical and SQE (Staff Qualification and Education) team

Qualifications

Candidates must be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais (NMBI).

Post graduate degree or equivalent post grad degree or education relevant to the area is required

Masters in Clinical practice or similar is desirable

Experience

Minimum of 5 years acute experience

Possess the clinical, managerial an

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