Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the established Clinical Nurse Educator team within the UHL School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
One post - substantive
Three posts - 12 month secondment
You will work with key members of the Education and Practice Learning Team to support education, training and development initiatives across the Trust
Using your clinical experience you will support new registrants by working alongside them within their clinical areas, supporting and developing them in practice.
You will support the team in preparing for and facilitating formal learning including RN Induction, Preceptorship, HCA induction and OSCE programme held in our dedicated education spaces at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice. You will also be involved in staff development projects to support the Trust wide Education and Practice Learning agenda.
You will be an experienced and clinically competent RN with a minimum of 2 years' post registration experience, possess a first Level Degree or have equivalent experience and have evidence of ongoing professional development.
You will hold a previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent or have experience supporting and assessing learners in practice. The role is mainly Monday - Friday daytime hours however to meet staff and service need there may be some evening and weekend working, and travel cross site and to external venues required.
Main duties of the job
Take a lead role in supporting new staff in their clinical areas and their transition into the trust and newly registered role
Promote staff development and support through Clinical supervision and act as a supervisor.
Ensure all new staff are supported to complete their local induction and development frameworks related to their clinical role
You will possess dynamic facilitation and leadership skills and be able to describe how you have personally and professionally developed over the last 12 months whilst supporting staff in practice, helping the Trust to achieve nursing excellence and becoming the best.
The role will work in collaboration with the School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice education team and our Clinical Management Groups
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:We focus on what matters mostWe treat others how we would like to be treatedWe are passionate and creative in our workWe do what we say we are going to doWe are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role are detailed in the attached job description and person sepcification, in summary:
- Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes
- Work clinically alongside all newly registered staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
- Contribute to the local implementation of the trust wide and CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working.
- Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister / Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs through the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) Appraisal / Personal development Planning (PDP) process.
- Work in close collaboration with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for new starters, students and learners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role are detailed in the attached job description and person sepcification, in summary:
- Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes
- Work clinically alongside all newly registered staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
- Contribute to the local implementation of the trust wide and CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working.
- Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister / Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs through the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) Appraisal / Personal development Planning (PDP) process.
- Work in close collaboration with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for new starters, students and learners.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent programme/experience supporting and assessing learners in practice
- First Level Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of formal classroom teaching
Experience
Essential
- Suitable relevant post-registration experience and must be in relevant specialty
- Evidence of professional development over the last 12 months
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6 Level
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching /assessment skills
- Evidence of teamworking skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent programme/experience supporting and assessing learners in practice
- First Level Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of formal classroom teaching
Experience
Essential
- Suitable relevant post-registration experience and must be in relevant specialty
- Evidence of professional development over the last 12 months
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Experience at Band 6 Level
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching /assessment skills
- Evidence of teamworking skills
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
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).
