Clinical Educator

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 December 2024

Job summary

33.5 hours per week

12 month contract

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Endoscopy Clinical Educator for 12 months within the Endoscopy Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside the Unit Manager and senior nursing team to deliver training and education for staff of all experience and ability.

The successful candidate will work in a fast paced, busy department ensuring staff are supported in their development and competencies.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in education and development, who has previous experience in working in an Endoscopy setting.

You must have good communication skills and your main role will be to support the development of the clinical team, ensuring strong working relationship are formed with staff of all skill set and experience. You will contribute to the planning and organisation of the continuous professional development of colleagues. The post holder will ensure training and education are in compliance with JAG standards.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-082

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of improvement methodologies and
change management
Advanced clinical knowledge either through formal qualification and/or extensive clinical experience
Knowledge of developing evidence-based practice
Knowledge of quality and governance systems
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving
the quality and safety of patient care
Involvement in or knowledge of change management processes

Desirable

A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching, coaching and assessing staff and students
Clinical experience relevant to this post
Knowledge of current clinical and nursing developments

Desirable

Experience of working in hospital

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse, NMC registered.
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification with experience of coaching and development of colleagues
Registered Practice Assessor and up to date Practice Supervisor

Desirable

Educated to or actively working towards first degree level.
Evidence of personal professional development and study.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of improvement methodologies and
change management
Advanced clinical knowledge either through formal qualification and/or extensive clinical experience
Knowledge of developing evidence-based practice
Knowledge of quality and governance systems
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving
the quality and safety of patient care
Involvement in or knowledge of change management processes

Desirable

A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching, coaching and assessing staff and students
Clinical experience relevant to this post
Knowledge of current clinical and nursing developments

Desirable

Experience of working in hospital

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse, NMC registered.
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification with experience of coaching and development of colleagues
Registered Practice Assessor and up to date Practice Supervisor

Desirable

Educated to or actively working towards first degree level.
Evidence of personal professional development and study.

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.