Clinical Educator

Transformation Unit; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Educator (NHS AfC Band 6) based at Oxford. The post focuses on practice development and education for the non-medical workforce, role modelling evidence-based practice and coordinating training to support patient safety and learning.

The role requires a UK recognised Intensive Care Course (level 6 or 7) and an appropriate clinical degree or registration.

Qualifications

• All Candidates must have a UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7.
• Registration with UK health regulators is expected (NMC/HCPC).
• UK recognized degree or equivalent in a related clinical field.

Responsibilities

• Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values.
• Provide clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce.
• Coordinate and evaluate training to ensure high standards of clinical education.

Education

UK recognised Intensive Care Course (level 6 or 7)

UK Health related recognised Degree

Job description

Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit) Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Educator

NHS AfC: Band 6

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

All Candidates must have a UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7 to be considered for this post

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education support for all ‘learners at the bedside’ is a substantial part of this role.

The clinical educator will identify and support the learning needs of their clinical area. The clinical educator is key to ensuring the clinical area is a positive learning environment through acting as an expert resource, ensuring local training resources are appropriate and up-to-date, and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and senior colleagues.

Specific education interventions will be provided and may be co-developed with the senior practice development and education team. They will also assist in coordinating the delivery and evaluation of training. The clinical educator is key to ensuring training is grounded in good practice and will be involved in the education element of clinical governance and quality assurance.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values
• Work alongside learners to facilitate their independent learning
• Work to an agreed job plan to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience.
• Manage their own time to ensure a balance between clinical education and education administrative activities
• Actively promote and contribute to an inter-professional learning environment
• Deliver education programmes at a divisional level and where required cross divisionally in support of organisational priorities.
• Work as part of the local and corporate practice development teams
• Assist in anticipating and addressing the educational needs of the service
• Work across boundaries to proactively develop and sustain partnerships
• Participate in audit, service improvement and research projects relevant to the clinical educator role

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for detailed JD and PS

Maintain personal professional development through self-directed learning and engaging
with their line manager to address identified learning needs
Maintain own professional portfolio and support others to do the same
Participate in and actively seek peer review to reflect upon and improve clinical and
educational practice
Advocate for and contribute to a working environment that promotes continuous learning and
development, evidence-based practice and succession planning
Maintain a forward view of the skill mix within their assigned clinical area to anticipate and
work with the senior practice development team to respond proactively to emerging
educational priorities
Actively contribute to providing a positive learning environment that makes effective use of
resources (e.g., human, financial, equipment, space)
Able to apply assessment methods to assess the progress of learners, maintain records of
proficiency and provide reports on training as required
Monitor and support teams to maintain their clinical competence
Able to participate in, identify and describe basic principles of educational programme
design, including the use of learning outcomes and assessments
Demonstrate continuous professional development in a range of evidence-based learning
and teaching methods
Provide sensitive feedback focused on the progress of learners and foster a climate in which
best practice can be safely debated and reflected upon
Participate in the evaluation of education programmes and the dissemination of results
Provide teaching and support to learners from the multi-disciplinary team
Ensure appropriate induction and orientation of newly appointed colleagues

Person specification

JD and PS

• Registered Nurse (Part 1 of the register) / Registered Allied Health Professional
• UK Health related recognised Degree, relevant to post
• Evidence of specialist knowledge appropriate to the clinical area or practice development and education
• Demonstrates the ability to put patients at the heart of what they do and meet differing needs by fostering a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
• Able to identify high standards of health care and demonstrate the proven capacity to champion change and innovation that delivers these high standards
• UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.