Clinical Educator- Theatres

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Educator within our Theatres team. The role will require the post holder to work with all nursing staff and operating department practitioners, registered and non-registered, working across a wider area in the theatre and PACU environment; external partners and networks with a lead focus on clinical development of theatre nursing practice including key skills for both registered and unregistered staff.The post holder will be required to plan and organise the training equipment and book training dates and venues as appropriate in collaboration with colleagues within the wider teams.

Main duties of the job

To develop and deliver core and additional clinical skills and training programmes across all Theatre and PACU Care Group Surgery settings, demonstrating a sound teaching approach utilising mixed media, simulation, and creating a positive learning environment that supports the training needs of the service and organisation.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills to deliver effective teaching and can undertake assessment of knowledge and competence. The post holder will also be required to devise appropriate strategies to enable and ensure a positive and safe learning environment and experience.
Collect, evaluate, and analyse data, and make judgements on the clinical implications of the evidence and writing relevant reports and presentations to initiate change and service improvement.
To support investigations following an adverse incident, challenging appropriately when required, and input into the follow-up work, clinical supervision/mentoring or organisational change.
To work across organisational and professional boundaries and develop multi professional clinically based teaching and assessment processes.
Responsible and accountable for the key functions of clinical skills development, delivery and audit; designing and maintaining physical and virtual provision of clinical skills training; and supporting the wider clinical skills education agenda across the service and organisation.
Develop learning packages and resources to support clinical skills acquisition.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6996824-CE-S

Job locations

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Experience & Knowldge

Essential

Experience of working with a wide range of professionals
Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice
At least 3 years post registration experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting

Desirable

Practice experience across acute settings
Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role

Desirable

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

Person Specification

Experience & Knowldge

Essential

Experience of working with a wide range of professionals
Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice
At least 3 years post registration experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting

Desirable

Practice experience across acute settings
Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role

Desirable

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

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.