Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Do you have a passion for education which will make a difference to patient and staff experience?
The Professional Development and Education Team (PDET) are seeking a new Senior Educator for their Clinical Induction and Fundamental skills workstream.
We are looking for someone who will:
* Work within the PDE Team.
* Lead a team of Educators and Associate Educators within the Professional Development and Education Team.
* Work under the School of Nursing, AHP and Midwifery (school) you will ensure quality assurance and enhancement is at the forefront of your mind.
* Deliver and lead education within the PDE Team Portfolio and the wider School and Trust to inspire teams and drive excellence in practice.
* Lead Clinical Induction at UHB.
* Develop responsive education relating to fundamental skills required in clinical practice such as Medicines Management and Clinical Foundation Programme.
* Work alongside the School of Nursing, AHP and Midwifery, to develop multiprofessional education.
* Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
* Pioneer change and adjust educational requirements in line with national and local policy.
The PDE Team and School will offer you the opportunity to develop your own skills.
This role is cross site and cross site travel is expected.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
*Lead the development of educational programmes and resources in accordance with Trust priorities and training needs analysis for multi-disciplinary staff groups
*Lead the UHB Clinical Induction programme
*Liaise and network with the subject matter experts who deliver on the Clinical Induction programme
*Provide a responsive approach to programmes of education within the fundamental skills workstream
*Identify and implement new ways of learning e.g. e learning and distance learning
*Leads the development of competency based training
*Promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning
*Act as a clinical role model maintaining a high clinical profile by providing expert knowledge and advice in relation to the needs and care of patients
*Work clinically alongside staff to promote learning and raise standards of care
*Challenge practice and support the PDE team to find solutions to problems using practical, personal and theoretical knowledge of education and development
*Utilises appropriate change management strategies to facilitate change in the clinical environment and across the Trust as appropriate
*Work as a resource to support all grades of staff across the Trust wishing to develop their role
*Manage own diary and ensure effective time management of the team the manage
*Acts as a link with Higher Education institutes to ensure appropriate clinical support for all learners. Participate in university course curriculum planning where appropriate
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the NMC Register
- Or
- *Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register
- *Teaching Qualification e.g. ENB 998, C&G 7307,C&G 7407 parts 1 and 2, or equivalent
- *Recognised current mentor and NVQ assessors course or equivalent
- *Professional knowledge acquired through degree level supplemented by the completion of a relevant post registration specialist course or experience , e.g. critical care, HDU or specialist pathway pertaining to clinical area
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- *PGCE
- *Masters Degree or willingness to complete level 7 award
Experience
Essential
- *Recent significant experience working at a senior level in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting.
- *Significant post registration experience working in an education setting.
- *Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment
- *Experience of assessment and assignment marking and giving feedback.
- *Experience in mentoring , facilitating groups , and coaching others
- *Ability to lead on development of modules and deliver teaching packs/programmes to promote a learning environment.
- *Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- *Ability to support reflective practice
- *Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- *Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures
- *A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Desirable
- *Experience in research and audit
- *Knowledge of HR and management related processes/ procedures
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations
- * Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing
- *Ability to challenge others
- *Clinically aware, competent and able
- *Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- *Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling.
- *Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including cross site clinical shift working.
- *Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary
- *Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- *Innovation
- *Presentation Skills
- *Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- *Effective leadership skills
- *Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need
- *Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role
Desirable
- *Report Writing
- *Ability to critically analyse data
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the NMC Register
- Or
- *Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register
- *Teaching Qualification e.g. ENB 998, C&G 7307,C&G 7407 parts 1 and 2, or equivalent
- *Recognised current mentor and NVQ assessors course or equivalent
- *Professional knowledge acquired through degree level supplemented by the completion of a relevant post registration specialist course or experience , e.g. critical care, HDU or specialist pathway pertaining to clinical area
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- *PGCE
- *Masters Degree or willingness to complete level 7 award
Experience
Essential
- *Recent significant experience working at a senior level in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting.
- *Significant post registration experience working in an education setting.
- *Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment
- *Experience of assessment and assignment marking and giving feedback.
- *Experience in mentoring , facilitating groups , and coaching others
- *Ability to lead on development of modules and deliver teaching packs/programmes to promote a learning environment.
- *Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- *Ability to support reflective practice
- *Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- *Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures
- *A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Desirable
- *Experience in research and audit
- *Knowledge of HR and management related processes/ procedures
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations
- * Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing
- *Ability to challenge others
- *Clinically aware, competent and able
- *Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- *Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling.
- *Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including cross site clinical shift working.
- *Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary
- *Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- *Innovation
- *Presentation Skills
- *Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- *Effective leadership skills
- *Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need
- *Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role
Desirable
- *Report Writing
- *Ability to critically analyse data
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
