Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Nurse with excellent communication and clinical practice skills to prepare for, support and deliver training to our nursing team within the Emergency Department.
Working under the direction of the Practice Development Lead, the post holder will assist in delivery of a comprehensive training programme to all roles within the nursing team, including registered nurses and health care support workers.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Educator is responsible for working alongside our registered and unregistered nursing workforce in the Emergency Department to ensure they receive the highest standard of support, education and supervision with specialist clinical skills.
The post holder will help the nurses & HCSW's to learn, develop and complete their clinical competencies in conjunction with members of the clinical team.
The role will involve working in practice and the post holder will need to be clinically competent and sufficiently experienced to do so. You will provide support and advice to the clinical teams, Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors.
The role aims to enhance the quality of patient care and positively contribute to the future healthcare professional workforce.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- SLIP or ENB 997/998 Teaching or equivalent
- Leadership development e.g. Edward Jenner Programme / FEN Leader Programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Generic Instructors Course - PGCert Education
- ALS or APLS instructor.
- Willingness to study for a teaching qualification
- Leadership or management qualification or postgraduate study
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use NHS IT systems
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Understanding of Data Protection and Confidentiality
Desirable
- EPR experience (Systm1 / Cerner)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of teaching to small and large groups or presenting ideas and projects.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills in a clinical setting
- Experience of assessing clinical skills
Desirable
- Teaching in an academic setting
- Previous clinical education or practice development role.
- Teaching resuscitation at BLS, ILS or ALS level.
- Experience of developing teaching materials and teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Communicating effectively and managing conflict
- Provide pastoral support to staff and learners in stressful and emotional situations
- Complete ED Clinical Skill Set
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection Training
- Quality Improvement Bronze award - Improvement Academy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- SLIP or ENB 997/998 Teaching or equivalent
- Leadership development e.g. Edward Jenner Programme / FEN Leader Programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Generic Instructors Course - PGCert Education
- ALS or APLS instructor.
- Willingness to study for a teaching qualification
- Leadership or management qualification or postgraduate study
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use NHS IT systems
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Understanding of Data Protection and Confidentiality
Desirable
- EPR experience (Systm1 / Cerner)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of teaching to small and large groups or presenting ideas and projects.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills in a clinical setting
- Experience of assessing clinical skills
Desirable
- Teaching in an academic setting
- Previous clinical education or practice development role.
- Teaching resuscitation at BLS, ILS or ALS level.
- Experience of developing teaching materials and teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Communicating effectively and managing conflict
- Provide pastoral support to staff and learners in stressful and emotional situations
- Complete ED Clinical Skill Set
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection Training
- Quality Improvement Bronze award - Improvement Academy
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).
