Job summary
Here at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, the Theatres, Anaesthetics, Pre-operative Assessment, and Perioperative Pain (TAPP) Directorate is expanding its clinical education provision. We are currently recruiting for a Band 7 Clinical Practice Educator to join our growing team. If you are a registered (NMC and HCPC) professional with substantial experience in surgical scrub, anaesthetics, and/or recovery, we would love to hear from you.
The post holder will need a strong work ethic, self-awareness, and the ability to recognize their limitations and areas for development. The right candidate should also be able to demonstrate significant involvement in supporting and training staff in clinical practice.
We are looking for someone who is committed to the team, has excellent organisational and communication skills, and is passionate about improving patient care. In return, this role offers opportunities to enhance your perioperative and leadership knowledge and skills.
We are committed to improving the patient experience through enhanced clinical skills and teamwork. If you are eager to join a dynamic and exciting team, working in an Academic Health Science Centre, a Pathway to Excellence-accredited hospital, a large London major trauma centre, and a complex perioperative environment, all while delivering education and developing practice experts across specialities, please contact us.
Main duties of the job
- To maintain an effective educational environment through 'on the job' coaching and staff development in a variety of clinical settings, whilst working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to enable delivery of high quality effective care, thus improving the patients' experience.
- To act as an expert practitioner, resource and role model; to encourage evidence based practice, providing support and supervision for all staff, including those on professional development courses.
- To be responsible for the development of programmes of education and training; whilst demonstrating awareness of cultural and learning diversity in the workplace and the need to adapt training accordingly.
- To collaborate with strategy development and be responsible for the achievement of educational targets. The post holder will contribute to ensuring a conducive work environment and he/she will be a change agent with a strong professional and clinical focus.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (confirmed through NMC / HCPC / professional body)
- Minimum requirement of Degree qualification and post registration qualification applicable to specialist area.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent, demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Critical Care qualification or ALS/ILS
- MSc
Experience
Essential
- Level 2/3 critical care experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- A professional role model. Practices according to policy and NMC/HCPC Code
- Self-motivated, with drive and initiative. Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Able to process, retain and manage multiple, and complex, pieces of information
- Able to care effectively and compassionately for a group of patients if required
- Cognisant of different management, leadership and learning styles
- Able to adapt and interact positively towards varied behaviours and personalitie
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (confirmed through NMC / HCPC / professional body)
- Minimum requirement of Degree qualification and post registration qualification applicable to specialist area.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent, demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Critical Care qualification or ALS/ILS
- MSc
Experience
Essential
- Level 2/3 critical care experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- A professional role model. Practices according to policy and NMC/HCPC Code
- Self-motivated, with drive and initiative. Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Able to process, retain and manage multiple, and complex, pieces of information
- Able to care effectively and compassionately for a group of patients if required
- Cognisant of different management, leadership and learning styles
- Able to adapt and interact positively towards varied behaviours and personalitie
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
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).
