Job summary
Ensure that education and training meets the specific needs of the specialist area.
Promote an environment that encourages learning, teaching and the development of all staff, including those undergoing training.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Education and Training within the speciality.
The post holder will be expected to function as an independent practitioner/clinical expert by virtue of their in-depth knowledge and experience.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Band 6 Clinical Educator to join our team of experienced, highly skilled nurses and support workers on E14. You will also be part of the wider team of E14 and E15 ensuring that education, teaching, learning and support is provided for all staff members with the support of the current Clinical Educator. You will also be part of an already established team of Deputy sisters that strive to ensure that all staff are well educated and supported throughout their working career.
Ward E14 is a 28 bedded ward that currently cares for emergency general surgery patients. E14 prides itself on providing the best possible care and experience to all our patients and their families, ensuring clinical excellence and compassionate, thoughtful care at all times.
Our team would welcome a forward thinking, dynamic nurse who is committed to ensuring our patients receive only the very best in evidence based nursing care. The successful candidate will display excellent leadership, teaching and communication skills and be able to confidently liaise with all partners to ensure the safe, timely care of our patients.
If you are a committed and flexible team player who insists on the best possible care for your patients and is ready to become part of a Ward leadership team we would love to hear from you.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust provides services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to 3 to 4 million patients. Operating over 3 sites, we have an annual income of £824 million, 1700 beds and 13000 employees. We also have an ambition to be recognised as the country's best teaching Trust; internationally distinguished in a range of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Ensure that delivery of person centred care and compassionate care is at the centre of the speciality.
Spend 80% of their time in clinical practice in a supervisory capacity supporting new starters, Trainee Nursing Associates (TrNA) international nurses as well as established nursing staff providing clinical care to develop their knowledge and skills.
Deliver a speciality specific programme of training and education ensuring nursing teams have the skills and competencies to function safely, effectively and efficiently. This will include supporting the PDN for the speciality in the planning and implementation any new or extended clinical skills or roles.
Contribute to the development; implementation and evaluation of the Education and Training Needs Analysis for the speciality ensuring returns from appraisals are fed through to ensure continuous professional development for the area.
Be responsible for supporting ward/ dept. sisters charge nurses to ensuring staff complete their mandatory training, induction, HCA academy and Acute Care Skills in a timely manner.
Contribute to the delivery and facilitation of individual sessions on the divisional education and training programmes.
Support the division in sharing of best practice and learning from patient complaints and incidents, maintaining a continuous cycle of improvement.
Work collaboratively with other clinical educators across the division to ensure education and training opportunities are shared across the division and inter-professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Ensure that delivery of person centred care and compassionate care is at the centre of the speciality.
Spend 80% of their time in clinical practice in a supervisory capacity supporting new starters, Trainee Nursing Associates (TrNA) international nurses as well as established nursing staff providing clinical care to develop their knowledge and skills.
Deliver a speciality specific programme of training and education ensuring nursing teams have the skills and competencies to function safely, effectively and efficiently. This will include supporting the PDN for the speciality in the planning and implementation any new or extended clinical skills or roles.
Contribute to the development; implementation and evaluation of the Education and Training Needs Analysis for the speciality ensuring returns from appraisals are fed through to ensure continuous professional development for the area.
Be responsible for supporting ward/ dept. sisters charge nurses to ensuring staff complete their mandatory training, induction, HCA academy and Acute Care Skills in a timely manner.
Contribute to the delivery and facilitation of individual sessions on the divisional education and training programmes.
Support the division in sharing of best practice and learning from patient complaints and incidents, maintaining a continuous cycle of improvement.
Work collaboratively with other clinical educators across the division to ensure education and training opportunities are shared across the division and inter-professionally.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Current level 1 NMC registration
- Teaching qualification and evidence of delivering educational session
- Qualified and experienced mentor meeting NMC Mentor standard
- Educated to degree level or working towards
Desirable
- Previous clinical education experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience within speciality
- Demonstrates evidence of clinical teaching in the practice setting
Desirable
- Evidence of Band 5/6 experience working clinically in different specialities in an acute hospital setting
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Current level 1 NMC registration
- Teaching qualification and evidence of delivering educational session
- Qualified and experienced mentor meeting NMC Mentor standard
- Educated to degree level or working towards
Desirable
- Previous clinical education experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience within speciality
- Demonstrates evidence of clinical teaching in the practice setting
Desirable
- Evidence of Band 5/6 experience working clinically in different specialities in an acute hospital setting
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
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).