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
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Clock House/Orchard Health Centre
Oxford
OX14 5SW
Employer's website
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