CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR *subject to AFC evaluation*

NHS Jobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Wolverhampton is seeking a Clinical Education Facilitator to support the PDP and Cardiothoracic Theatre Manager in planning, delivering and evaluating education, training programmes and development activities for theatre staff and students. The role includes delivering a wide range of teaching sessions within the clinical environment to meet diverse learning needs and styles.

You will develop, implement and evaluate teaching resources, provide clinical supervision and assess

Qualifications

• Deliver a wide range of practical and theoretical teaching sessions within the clinical environment.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning resources to meet individual learning needs and different learning styles.
• Provide clinical support, supervision, and guidance to staff and students to facilitate ongoing learning, professional development, and competency achievement.
• Undertake individual learning needs assessments and action planning with students and clinical staff, monitoring progress against agreed objectives.
• Formally assess clinical competence and development, providing clear, constructive, and timely feedback to support learning and performance improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of training, competence assessments, learning activities, and support provided, producing reports as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical competence and provide clear, timely feedback to support learning and performance improvement.
• Participate in educational audits, benchmarking activities, quality improvement initiatives, and research data collection.
• Support education and workforce development through collaboration with PDP and theatre management.

Job description

CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR **subject to AFC evaluation**

Education Support the Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) and Cardiothoracic Theatre Manager in identifying, planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education, training programmes, and development activities for theatre staff and students. Deliver a wide range of practical and theoretical teaching sessions within the clinical environment to support staff at all levels of experience and competence. Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning resources using a variety of educational methods to meet individual learning needs and different learning styles. Provide clinical support, supervision, and guidance to staff and students to facilitate ongoing learning, professional development, and competency achievement under the direction of the PDP. Undertake individual learning needs assessments and action planning with students and clinical staff, monitoring progress against agreed objectives. Formally assess clinical competence and development, providing clear, constructive, and timely feedback to support learning and performance improvement. Escalate concerns regarding clinical practice, performance, or professional conduct to the PDP promptly and appropriately. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of training, competence assessments, learning activities, and support provided, producing reports as required. Act as a clinical resource and role model, providing specialist advice and support relating to theatre practice and perioperative care. Ensure patient care and clinical procedures are delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, evidence-based practice, and relevant guidelines. Participate in educational and clinical audits, benchmarking activities, quality improvement initiatives, and research data collection. Support the dissemination of audit and benchmarking outcomes and contribute to the implementation and monitoring of resulting action plans. Management Effectively manage workload and prioritise responsibilities to ensure the efficient delivery of educational and clinical objectives. Prepare written reports relating to training, competency assessment, staff development, and educational support as requested by the PDP or senior theatre management team. Attend and actively contribute to education, nursing, theatre, and multidisciplinary meetings as required. Work collaboratively with clinical educators and other professional development colleagues across the Trust to ensure a coordinated approach to workforce development and education. Professional Practice in accordance with the NMC Code (2018) or HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (2024), as applicable to professional registration. Demonstrate exemplary standards of clinical practice and professional behaviour, acting as a positive role model for staff and students. Maintain a professional appearance and uphold the Trust's uniform and dress code policies at all times. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and governance requirements. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice, emerging developments in perioperative care, and national healthcare priorities. Keep informed of professional, educational, and NHS developments relevant to clinical practice and workforce development. Complete all mandatory training and statutory updates within required timescales. Take responsibility for maintaining own continuing professional development (CPD), registration requirements, and lifelong learning. Participate in the clinical role of the Senior Theatre Practitioner, supporting and actively undertaking clinical duties within Cardiothoracic Theatres while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and service delivery. Participate in the theatre on-call rota as required to support the provision of a responsive and effective cardiothoracic service.