Job summary
Have you got what it takes?
- Are you an experienced or aspiring Clinical Educator?
- Can you demonstrate the ability to present to
varying group sizes?
- You must be passionate about our patients and a
collaborative colleague
- Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly
committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann's Hospice.
Main duties of the job
A Clinical
Educator is a role model for excellent palliative care, and works with staff in
clinical practice to promote the acquisition of new and essential skills and
knowledge that will enable them to provide high quality care to our patients.
To promote patient
safety and reduce clinical risk through the development of educational
programmes, assessment of clinical skills and clinical competencies.
To facilitate a
learning environment that delivers evidence based practice and high quality
service delivery.
To support pre and
post registration staff, in their personal and professional development and
organisational objectives. Providing comprehensive and constructive feedback /
criticism where required, and escalating concerns to the appropriate manager.
Although this is a comprehensive job description, the
post holder may be required to undertake other duties assigned by the Education
and Development Manager.
About us
Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a fulltime permanent position
Salary: Hospice Band 6 £38,341 - £43,897 per annum, pro rata. Competency Based Framework
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday, 9am 5pm
Based at: Cross site, based at Heald Green
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check. The cost of which is covered by the hospice.
Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2018, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.
Closing date: 27th May 2024
Interview date: 5th June 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain
your own professional registration and practice within the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct.
In
collaboration with stakeholders; plan, organise, deliver and evaluate training
and education programmes for multi-professional and multi-disciplinary staff.
Provide
an approachable professional presence to ensure staff can obtain assistance,
advice and support with regard to clinical education.
Develop
and maintain highly effective communication networks with key stakeholders at
the hospice, Clinical Educators and Mentors in the GM locality and the
Strategic Clinical Network to support and ensure development of professional
behaviours and a range of knowledge and skills for all staff.
Represent
the Education and Development team at a range of appropriate multi-professional
meetings internally and externally e.g. Quality Improvement Group, Educators
forums.
Deliver
clinical education and work-based programmes that relate to quality patient
care, e.g. 3-day Palliative Care Course. Teaching and supporting professionals
in clinical settings and formal assessment of supervised practice.
Proactively
identify ongoing educational needs.
Support
the E&D Manager with ensuring training policies are up to date and relevant.
Manage the LMS system, and keep clinical training registers
and trackers up to date with completed training.
Take
responsibility for own professional and personal development, through research,
innovation and attendance at appropriate study days. Represent the organisation
at conferences when sharing best practice related to relevant work stream.
In
agreement with the E&D Manager and the ward manager(s), work in the
clinical areas to offer support and guidance to members of the team on specific
issues.
Work
collaboratively to develop staff clinical competencies, implement and evaluate
initiatives to sustain such competencies.
Work
collaboratively with HEIs and Trusts in our locality to ensure we provide an
effective learning environment for students of all disciplines on clinical
placements.
Be
a key trainer for moving and handling, BLS, MMU and Dementia care, attend all
relevant updates and deliver training to appropriate staff.
Prepare
and deliver formal training to the clinical staff i.e. the annual Medicine
Management Update, Mandatory training, Communication skills and additional
courses which relate to palliative care.
Keep
up to date with any local, regional or national policies/priorities.
Where
appropriate support Students who attend SAH for clinical placements, adhering
to the processing outlined in the Clinical Placement and Workplace shadowing
policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain
your own professional registration and practice within the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct.
In
collaboration with stakeholders; plan, organise, deliver and evaluate training
and education programmes for multi-professional and multi-disciplinary staff.
Provide
an approachable professional presence to ensure staff can obtain assistance,
advice and support with regard to clinical education.
Develop
and maintain highly effective communication networks with key stakeholders at
the hospice, Clinical Educators and Mentors in the GM locality and the
Strategic Clinical Network to support and ensure development of professional
behaviours and a range of knowledge and skills for all staff.
Represent
the Education and Development team at a range of appropriate multi-professional
meetings internally and externally e.g. Quality Improvement Group, Educators
forums.
Deliver
clinical education and work-based programmes that relate to quality patient
care, e.g. 3-day Palliative Care Course. Teaching and supporting professionals
in clinical settings and formal assessment of supervised practice.
Proactively
identify ongoing educational needs.
Support
the E&D Manager with ensuring training policies are up to date and relevant.
Manage the LMS system, and keep clinical training registers
and trackers up to date with completed training.
Take
responsibility for own professional and personal development, through research,
innovation and attendance at appropriate study days. Represent the organisation
at conferences when sharing best practice related to relevant work stream.
In
agreement with the E&D Manager and the ward manager(s), work in the
clinical areas to offer support and guidance to members of the team on specific
issues.
Work
collaboratively to develop staff clinical competencies, implement and evaluate
initiatives to sustain such competencies.
Work
collaboratively with HEIs and Trusts in our locality to ensure we provide an
effective learning environment for students of all disciplines on clinical
placements.
Be
a key trainer for moving and handling, BLS, MMU and Dementia care, attend all
relevant updates and deliver training to appropriate staff.
Prepare
and deliver formal training to the clinical staff i.e. the annual Medicine
Management Update, Mandatory training, Communication skills and additional
courses which relate to palliative care.
Keep
up to date with any local, regional or national policies/priorities.
Where
appropriate support Students who attend SAH for clinical placements, adhering
to the processing outlined in the Clinical Placement and Workplace shadowing
policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The Clinical Educator will be able to:
- Deliver internal and external training to varying group sizes.
- Interpret national and local policy drivers and understand the political environment.
- Manage their time effectively to ensure balance between clinical education and administrative responsibilities.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders
- Work independently and use their own initiative as well as part of a team
- Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Outlook, Teams
Qualifications
Essential
- The Clinical Educator will have:
- First level Registered Nurse qualification with current registration with NMC or an Allied Health professional qualification with current professional registration.
- Relevant professional degree (or equivalent) and evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.
- Experience of teaching both practice and theory in a variety of settings to clinical and non-clinical staff, to individuals and teams.
- Thorough understanding of EOL agenda, NICE supportive & palliative care guidance and other relevant service frameworks.
- Ability to travel independently as some cross-site and local travel will be necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The Clinical Educator will be able to:
- Deliver internal and external training to varying group sizes.
- Interpret national and local policy drivers and understand the political environment.
- Manage their time effectively to ensure balance between clinical education and administrative responsibilities.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders
- Work independently and use their own initiative as well as part of a team
- Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Outlook, Teams
Qualifications
Essential
- The Clinical Educator will have:
- First level Registered Nurse qualification with current registration with NMC or an Allied Health professional qualification with current professional registration.
- Relevant professional degree (or equivalent) and evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.
- Experience of teaching both practice and theory in a variety of settings to clinical and non-clinical staff, to individuals and teams.
- Thorough understanding of EOL agenda, NICE supportive & palliative care guidance and other relevant service frameworks.
- Ability to travel independently as some cross-site and local travel will be necessary.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
