Job summary
We are looking to recruit a forward thinking, highly motivated and experienced nurse leader who will champion a high level of professional standards and excellence within the Division of Medicine as a Divisional based Clinical Practice Educator.
Main duties of the job
The clinical practice educator will work collaboratively with the Ward Sisters and Senior Nursing Team to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care across all clinical sites.
They will support the continuing education, training and professional development of staff, including preceptorship and induction of newly qualified nursing staff promoting the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
They will also assist in the development and implementation of appropriate protocols and standard operating procedures and undertake associate clinical audits as directed to ensure that all staff are able to acquire and adhere to the professional standards and competencies required in nursing practice.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Divisional Clinical Practice Educator position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Divisional Clinical Practice Educator position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NMC or HCPC registered (depending on department)
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Leadership & management qualification
- Educated to degree level
- Experience in incident investigation and action plan
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience
- Preceptorship/Mentorship training
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Clinical audit & action planning
- Experience in performance management processes
- Root cause analysis and incident investigation training
- Training in human factors/non-technical skills and simulation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to develop and implement training programmes
Desirable
- Able to deal with complex issues
- Ability to deal with difficult conversation
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NMC or HCPC registered (depending on department)
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Leadership & management qualification
- Educated to degree level
- Experience in incident investigation and action plan
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience
- Preceptorship/Mentorship training
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Clinical audit & action planning
- Experience in performance management processes
- Root cause analysis and incident investigation training
- Training in human factors/non-technical skills and simulation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to develop and implement training programmes
Desirable
- Able to deal with complex issues
- Ability to deal with difficult conversation
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).
