Job summary
This post is fixed term due to funding until 31/03/2026
The Clinical Practice Educator will support the provision of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) within Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service .
The post holder will be hosted within the Safeguarding Team at Charnwood House, but will be expected to travel to other properties within the Trust.
A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Health Care Professionals working within the Trust and the coordination/implementation of a programme of development.
The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.
This post is fixed term until March 31st 2026. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloadedhere. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
By working autonomously, the post holder will:
- Identify and develop training opportunities for Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
- Identify the ongoing professional development needs of Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
- Support the development of quality monitoring processes and systems for "in-house" training programmes, for example, accreditation of training programmes for Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
- Support the development of multi-professional learning environments and developments.
- Provide clear clinical leadership and professional support for Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
- Work closely with education providers to ensure organisations are responsive to service needs.
- Support the Head of Safeguarding & Vulnerable Groups and Senior Nurses in ensuring the highest standard of training is provided, monitored and evaluated within the Trust.
- Support pre-registration and post-registration nursing students throughout their experience on placement, and to facilitate the effective mentoring of students.
- Identify and address the education and development needs of the current and future workforce and provide appropriate professional development opportunities
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Practice Educator will support the provision of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) amendment prior to the transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
The post holder will be hosted within the Safeguarding Team at Charnwood House, but will be expected to travel to other trust properties within the Trust.
A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Health Care Professionals working within the Trust and the coordination/implementation of a programme of development.
The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Practice Educator will support the provision of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) amendment prior to the transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
The post holder will be hosted within the Safeguarding Team at Charnwood House, but will be expected to travel to other trust properties within the Trust.
A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Health Care Professionals working within the Trust and the coordination/implementation of a programme of development.
The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice.
- Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist professional knowledge and specialist knowledge of mentorship, education and development practice, to Masters level equivalent.
Desirable
- Awareness of wider health and social care agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation.
- Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts.
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Best Interests Assessor Accreditation.
- Worked at a Band 6 level or above for a sufficient period within the health and social care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice.
- Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist professional knowledge and specialist knowledge of mentorship, education and development practice, to Masters level equivalent.
Desirable
- Awareness of wider health and social care agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation.
- Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts.
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Best Interests Assessor Accreditation.
- Worked at a Band 6 level or above for a sufficient period within the health and social care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings.
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).
