Clinical Educator (Research)

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Clinical Educator to enhance research education within clinical practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the development of innovative education programs, engage with clinical areas, and promote research awareness. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education and training, contributing to the Trust's commitment to excellence in research and education. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of learning and collaboration, this position is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering research education and training.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to promote research awareness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver research education.
• Lead in providing research education and professional practice support.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Research Education

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree

Professional Training

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Clinical Educator (Research)

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Do you thrive on personal responsibility, have a keen eye for detail, and love to think about the bigger picture with a restless desire to improve?

Are you energized by working with others, enjoy learning and developing others, and are good at explaining things?

Are you skilled at analyzing data and situations, thrive on problem solving, hold high standards, and respect others?

If you see yourself in this description and are excited about helping embed research into clinical practice while growing as a Centre of Excellence, we want to hear from you.

This secondment opportunity will support your professional development and allow you to play an active role in raising the profile of clinical and academic research. You will have the space to propose new initiatives, explore collaborations, and grow the IEH's reputation.

It is an opportunity not to be missed.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

1. Work with the IEH and UHL Education and Practice Development Team to identify research education and training needs, supporting the development of an innovative Trust-wide education program to enhance research competencies across UHL.
2. Engage with clinical areas to promote research awareness and deliver education in research practice.
3. Contribute to developing the IEH research infrastructure to support local research objectives.
4. Collaborate with the Education and Practice Development Team to ensure clinical areas provide a positive environment for research practice for new starters, students, and learners.

About us

Our strategy, developed with input from colleagues, patients, and partners, guides us through 2023-2030 with four primary goals:

• High-quality care for all,
• Being a great place to work,
• Partnerships for impact, and
• Research and education excellence.

We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do, actively working to reduce healthcare disparities through community partnerships.

Our values are:

• Compassionate,
• Proud,
• Inclusive, and
• One team.

This is an exciting time as we focus on our strengths and areas for growth to make a bigger difference for those we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities include:

1. Collaborate with clinical colleagues across CMGs to deliver research education, practice, and evidence-based care.
2. Lead in facilitating and providing research education and professional practice support within designated clinical areas.
3. Participate in developing, implementing, and delivering competency-based research education, supervision, and assessment.
4. Contribute to Trust-wide core training, including Preceptorship, Induction, OSCE Programmes, and Healthcare Support Worker Induction.
5. Promote high-quality clinical care and support the development of practice meeting service and user needs.
6. Support learners, supervisors, and assessors to enrich research learning experiences.
7. Contribute to the education and training of Healthcare Support Workers.
8. Maintain clinical credibility by working in practice settings and supporting clinical colleagues and patient care as appropriate.
9. Assist in implementing UHL policies on induction and study leave, aligning with strategic goals.

Person Specification

Training

• Specify relevant training required

Skills

• Specify essential skills needed

Experience

• Specify years of experience required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust