Clinical Practice Educator: Suicide Prevention

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

The role will be split doing time within the Training and Development Department for 3 days per week and 2 days with both Getting More Help teams carrying out duty work.

The educational side of the role will have protected time to design, deliver and evaluate training and education programmes in relation to suicide prevention for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health service. The post holder will also work alongside other clinical practice educators with a suicide prevention focus to review, implement and evaluate Trust-wide training and education. This will require a range of approaches to teaching and learning, from individual coaching to classroom based training and online learning. The post holder will have an induction programme within the Learning & Development team based on their personal experience and needs in relation to training and education. Peer supervision from an experienced team of clinical practice educators will be provided, along with support to further develop their skills in learning and teaching and to gain a teaching qualification if required.

The clinical work within this role, will be embedded within the CAMHS Getting More Help Duty provision. This will involve working alongside the Duty lead and GMH team who support duty on a rota basis. The purpose of the duty provision is to respond to parents and other professionals who are concerned around deterioration in mental state or an increase in risk.

Main duties of the job

Take a primary role in the development of staff in clinical practice including undergraduate students on placement and both registered and non-registered health care professionals.

Work clinically with members of the clinical team to facilitate development of clinical skills, theoretical knowledge and conceptual understanding of clinical practice.

In partnership with senior clinical staff ensure that clinical staff and undergraduate students are exposed to and are taught evidence-based interventions to the required national standards.

In partnership with senior clinicians identify potential areas of practice development & lead the implementation of suitable learning and development solutions.

Facilitate learning in both formal and informal settings in order to support the ongoing development of staff in clinical practice.

Design, deliver and evaluate training and development programmes on a range of topics.

About us

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discounto Pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)o Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC7139994

Job locations

Clock House/Orchard Health Centre

Oxford

OX14 5SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Highly developed evidence based professional knowledge & clinical skills across a range of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience
  • Evidence of an ability to facilitate, critically analyse and implement audit processes.

Desirable

  • Evidence of academic achievement at Masters/Level 7
  • Post qualifying NMC/HCPC approved teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering teaching/training courses
  • Experience of holding a complex caseload in Community Mental Healthcare setting
  • Experience of working with adults and older adults undergoing mental health crisis

Desirable

  • Experience of planning and delivering teaching programmes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC / HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

Job related skills

Essential

  • UK Driving Licence holder with access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Highly developed evidence based professional knowledge & clinical skills across a range of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience
  • Evidence of an ability to facilitate, critically analyse and implement audit processes.

Desirable

  • Evidence of academic achievement at Masters/Level 7
  • Post qualifying NMC/HCPC approved teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering teaching/training courses
  • Experience of holding a complex caseload in Community Mental Healthcare setting
  • Experience of working with adults and older adults undergoing mental health crisis

Desirable

  • Experience of planning and delivering teaching programmes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC / HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

Job related skills

Essential

  • UK Driving Licence holder with access to a vehicle for work purposes

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clock House/Orchard Health Centre

Oxford

OX14 5SW


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clock House/Orchard Health Centre

Oxford

OX14 5SW


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Maria Bourbon

maria.bourbon@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865902759

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC7139994

Job locations

Clock House/Orchard Health Centre

Oxford

OX14 5SW


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