Clinical Educator

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Educator to provide clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. The post-holder will model evidence-based practice, support bedside learning, and coordinate training in alignment with governance and quality assurance.

The role focuses on identifying learning needs, developing local training resources, and collaborating with senior teams to ensure a positive learning environment and high

Formación

• UK recognised Intensive Care Course (level 6 or 7) required for consideration.
• UK Health related recognised Degree, relevant to post.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge in the clinical area or education development.

Responsabilidades

• Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values.
• Facilitate independent learning with learners at the bedside.
• Balance clinical education with education administration per job plan.
• Promote inter-professional learning and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deliver education programmes at divisional level and cross-divisionally as needed.
• Participate in audit, service improvement and research related to clinical educator role.

Conocimientos

ICU course (level 6/7)

Educación

UK recognised degree

Descripción del empleo

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Educator

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for detailed JD and PS

Maintain personal professional development through self-directed learning and engagingwith their line manager to address identified learning needsMaintain own professional portfolio and support others to do the sameParticipate in and actively seek peer review to reflect upon and improve clinical andeducational practiceAdvocate for and contribute to a working environment that promotes continuous learning anddevelopment, evidence-based practice and succession planningMaintain a forward view of the skill mix within their assigned clinical area to anticipate andwork with the senior practice development team to respond proactively to emergingeducational prioritiesActively contribute to providing a positive learning environment that makes effective use ofresources (e.g., human, financial, equipment, space)Able to apply assessment methods to assess the progress of learners, maintain records ofproficiency and provide reports on training as requiredMonitor and support teams to maintain their clinical competenceAble to participate in, identify and describe basic principles of educational programmedesign, including the use of learning outcomes and assessmentsDemonstrate continuous professional development in a range of evidence-based learningand teaching methodsProvide sensitive feedback focused on the progress of learners and foster a climate in whichbest practice can be safely debated and reflected uponParticipate in the evaluation of education programmes and the dissemination of resultsProvide teaching and support to learners from the multi-disciplinary teamEnsure appropriate induction and orientation of newly appointed colleagues

Person Specification

JD and PS

• oRegistered Nurse (Part 1 of the register) / Registered Allied Health Professional
• oUK Health related recognised Degree, relevant to post
• oEvidence of specialist knowledge appropriate to the clinical area or practice development and education
• oDemonstrates 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
• oAble 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

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit)

John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit)