Job summary
Are you a registered Nurse in Critical Care with a passion for Education and supporting others?
If the answer is yes, then this could be the opportunity you are looking for...
Here at RCHT, the Anaesthetic, Critical Care and Theatres (ACCT) education team offer high-quality support for students and new starters with bespoke training sessions, work alongside colleagues in the clinical setting to enhance skills and competence and deliver mandatory training across the care group. The team are also involved in exciting projects and lead on clinical partnership modules to support safe and effective patient care and staff career development.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner to the post of Clinical Practice Educator for Critical Care.
The appointed candidate will work with the Lead Educator for the care group and other clinical managers within a friendly, flexible and dedicated team.
Please see the Job Description for further details.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include:
Support the development of new policies relating to corporate induction, mandatory training and specific clinical tasks.
Support staff in Critical Care to obtain STEPS competencies via clinical supervision and teaching sessions.
Work closely with the Clinical Managers to support the Critical Care Nurse progression pathway.
Support the Nursing Associate role within Critical Care working proactively to ensure their learning and competence needs are met.
Be responsive to the needs of learners and take action to improve their experience.
Work proactively with the learning and development department to ensure that the standards identified from national bodies such as CQC, NHSLA, HESW are maintained and developed to a standard of excellence
Develop new competency frameworks in line with national and local developments in clinical policy and practice.
Work with the Learning and development department to ensure that key performance indicators regarding the provision of education at RCHT are met and developed to a standard of excellence.
Assist in Recruitment activities where required. This may include hosting a recruitment day.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UKFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UKFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience in Critical Care
- Achieved STEP 3 Critical Care competency
- Experience in mentoring/teaching
- Holds post graduate Critical Care Award
Desirable
- PGCAP in Clinical Education
- BLS/PBLS instructor
- Manual Handling Key Worker
Desirable
Desirable
- PGCAP in Clinical Education
academic
Essential
- Hold post graduate 60 credit Critical Care award
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience in Critical Care
- Achieved STEP 3 Critical Care competency
- Experience in mentoring/teaching
- Holds post graduate Critical Care Award
Desirable
- PGCAP in Clinical Education
- BLS/PBLS instructor
- Manual Handling Key Worker
Desirable
Desirable
- PGCAP in Clinical Education
academic
Essential
- Hold post graduate 60 credit Critical Care award
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).
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