Job summary
We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.
Are you an experienced or aspiring Clinical Educator with an interest in palliative care?
St Anns Hospice Education team is growing and were looking to recruit a new Clinical Educator to support us in becoming a leader in education in the Hospice sector.
This role would be perfectly suited to an individual passionate about palliative care with an interest in progressing in to education, or a current educator looking for a new challenge? Apply now if so!
Were in the process of building a new purpose-built hospice in Heald Green, set to open in 2025, with a dedicated training suite!
Were looking for someone to join the Education and Development Team as a Clinical Educator, to support and nurture our staff to ensure they as individuals and as teams provide the best possible care for our patients at St Anns Hospice.
Main duties of the job
- Whilst performing this role you must maintain your own professional registration and practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To plan, organise, deliver and evaluate clinical training and education programmes for multi-professional and multi-disciplinary staff.
- Teaching and supporting professionals in clinical settings and formal assessment of supervised practice.
- Proactively identify ongoing educational needs of our staff.
- Manage the LMS system, keeping clinical training registers and trackers up to date with completed training.
- Work collaboratively to develop staff clinical competencies, implement and evaluate initiatives to sustain such competencies.
- Keep up to date with any local, regional or national policies/priorities.
- Support Students who attend St Ann's Hospice for clinical placements.
- Develop and maintain highly effective communication networks in the GM to better represent the Education and Development team at a range of appropriate multi-professional meetings internally and externally.
About us
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Contract: This post will be a permanent position
Salary: Band 6 Competency Based Framework, £38,241-£43,897
Working pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00
Location: This role is primarily located at
our Heald Green site (Cheadle) however there is a requirement for cross site
travel to deliver training at our site in Little Hulton.
Free Car Parking at St Ann's site.
Please contact Caitlin Furniss for an informal chat on 01614983606 or cfurniss@sah.org.uk
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced 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 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024
Interview Date: 8th November 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 and MMU, 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 and MMU, 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
- 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.
Skills
Essential
- 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
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Skills
Essential
- 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
- 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.
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).
