Clinical Educator

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Do you have a passion for teaching and inspiring others? Are you a role model who wants to demonstrate evidence-based practice? Would you like to share your knowledge and assist others in developing their professional career in caring for surgical patients? Are you keen to assist with the management and improvement of clinical nursing staff?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate (Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). We are looking for Band 6 Clinical Educators for The Surgical Emergency Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Practice Development Practitioners will be able to:

Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values
Work alongside learners to facilitate their independent learning
Work to an agreed job plan to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience.
Manage their own time to ensure a balance between clinical education and education administrative activities
Actively promote and contribute to an inter-professional learning environment
Deliver education programmes at a divisional level and where required cross divisionally in support of organisational priorities.
Work as part of the local and corporate practice development teams
Assist in anticipating and addressing the educational needs of the service
Work across boundaries to proactively develop and sustain partnerships
Participate in audit, service improvement and research projects relevant to the clinical educator role

About us

In the role of clinical educator you will have the opportunity to educate staff and students in the clinical setting, while also being able to work clinically with the nursing teams in their highly specialised clinical areas. Working in collaboration with the Ward Managers to enhance the improvement of nursing staff, your educational skills and knowledge will be developed by the Surgical Directorate Education Team who will assist with coaching you within this specialised area of professional education. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who has a creative outlook and can patiently teach topics in a variety of different ways to ensure the listener shows interest and understanding. You must be able to research and critically analyse topics to find the best answer along with demonstrating consideration and patience when listening to other people's points of view. It is essential that you enjoy working within a team where by you can contribute and discuss a range of ideas and desired outcomes, while being able to deliver these independently.

It is highly recommended that you meet with Sarah Sundberg (Surgical Directorate Practice Development Nurse) to discuss these roles prior to being interviewed.

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£31,365 to £37,890 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SWF-5293714-B6

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education support for all learners at the bedside is a substantial part of this role.

The clinical educator will identify and support the learning needs of their clinical area. The clinical educator is key to ensuring the clinical area is a positive learning environment through acting as an expert resource, ensuring local training resources are appropriate and up-to-date, and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and senior colleagues.

Specific education interventions will be provided and may be co-developed with the senior practice development and education team. They will also assist in coordinating the delivery and evaluation of training. The clinical educator is key to ensuring training is grounded in good practice and will be involved in the education element of clinical governance and quality assurance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

oCurrent first level RN registration with NMC
oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
oEvidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality
oExperience of participating in projects and audit

Desirable

oEducated to diploma/degree level
oEvidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality.
oExperience of operational management
oCompetent in basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

oA positive enthusiastic character
oBeing self aware and able to accept constructive criticism
oResilient and proactive under pressure
oStrong organisational skills
oAbility to prioritize, instruct and direct others
oAbility to prioritize, instruct and direct others
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oBelief in patient centred philosophy
oAbility to work effectively and communicate with different nursing teams and other professional groups
oAbility to think logically and use initiative

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

oCurrent first level RN registration with NMC
oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
oEvidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality
oExperience of participating in projects and audit

Desirable

oEducated to diploma/degree level
oEvidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality.
oExperience of operational management
oCompetent in basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

oA positive enthusiastic character
oBeing self aware and able to accept constructive criticism
oResilient and proactive under pressure
oStrong organisational skills
oAbility to prioritize, instruct and direct others
oAbility to prioritize, instruct and direct others
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oBelief in patient centred philosophy
oAbility to work effectively and communicate with different nursing teams and other professional groups
oAbility to think logically and use initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).