Clinical Educator

Job responsibilities

To provide a visible, accessible and approachable professional presence across LPFT sites to ensure our IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students can receive onsite training, coaching, mentoring and support during the first few months of their employment.

To work closely with ward/team managers and clinical leads to identify induction and training gaps.

To provide personalised training during the supernumery period (minimum of first 4 weeks in ward environment). This will include all clinical elements and day to day practices that IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students will be required to do when activing independently.

To be the go to person for all IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students , in relation to clinical aspects of their work during the first few weeks of ward work.

To maintain appropriate records on progress of skills and knowledge of the IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students

To develop highly effective communication networks with key stakeholders (Heads of Nursing, Ward Managers, Practice Supervisors and Assessors, University and OSCE Centre Staff and other key stakeholders involved in the successful recruitment and onboarding of IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students

To lead on the specific delivery of training plans for IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students , dovetailing into other requirements such as preceptorship, ensuring all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

To act as a practice assessor where required.

To provide comprehensive feedback and constructive criticism to ensure highest standards are practice are reached.

Develop new and innovative practice learning opportunities in collaboration with LPFT clinical and non-clinical areas as appropriate, establishing good working relationships, networking, liaison with internal and external staff and good practice sharing opportunities.

To engage in social activities as required which may take place outside of working hours. Such activities will be planned ahead.

To provide a supportive pastoral service to IENs, NQNs, apprentices and students.

To provide clinical supervision as appropriate.

To act as a role model of exemplar practice at all times.

Conduct and co-ordinate audits and surveys pertinent to clinical education and onboarding

Produce reports on activity, targets and results as required.

Maintain accurate records using appropriate database, ensuring Trust information governance requirements are met at all times.

Participate in local, regional and national networks and forums relevant to clinical education, international recruitment and onboarding.

Act as a Trust representative at relevant external events.

Take responsibility for own professional and personal development through research, innovation and attendance at relevant study days and development sessions.

To contribute to the healthy and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the trusts health and safety requirements.

To work within the Trusts values and behaviours at all times.

To work within the interest of the Trust and its patients at all times.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently around the county. (This is essential as the job holder is required to work at all inpatient sites across the county on a daily basis).

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities
• Educated to degree level or equivalent/or working towards.
• Evidence of completion of Standards for Supervision and Asessment in Practice training.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate in education
• Leadership or supervisory qualification
• Counselling qualification
• Supervision and Assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

• Supporting learners in practice
• Teaching/training of others in a clinical or classroom setting
• Managing change within a complex working environment (NHS)
• Quality assurance in practice settings

Desirable

• Able to clearly impart knowledge to train others in clinical skills.
• Evidence of strong partnership working skills
• Previous staff onboarding or similar experience eg coaching/supporting newly appointed staff e.g. preceptorship

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health nurse training pathways in health and/or social care
• Knowledge of own profession standards for practice learning
• Knowledge of issues and developments in practice learning within a health and care setting.
• Able to impart/share knowledge in a positive, coaching and engaging manner
• High level of communication, persuasion, negotiation skills within complex and differing environments.
• Able to give constructive feedback; sometimes imparting messages that others may not welcome
• Understanding of different cultures and ways of working and ability to work positively in a non judgemental or non-biased way
• Good IT/keyboard skills
• Confident with the use of databases and report generation
• Able to manage challenges and potential conflict
• Able to work effectively in both a team and autonomously
• Able to use own initiative, manage self
• Able to manage change and work flexibly within a constantly changing environment
• Able to analyse complex information and assess benefits and risk
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Willing to work across professional and organisational boundaries

Desirable

• Knowledge of overseas nurse training systems
• Knowledge of OSCE processes for assessment of skills
• Knowledge of UK nurses training programme
• Knowledge of UK nursing associate and apprenticeship programmes

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).