Clinical Educator (Research)

Transformationunitgm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Educator to enhance research education within clinical practice. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration, focusing on embedding research into everyday practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying educational needs, promoting awareness, and developing training programs. Join a team dedicated to high-quality care and impactful partnerships, where your contributions will help shape the future of clinical education. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have UK professional registration.
• Experience in delivering research education.

Responsibilities

• Identify research education needs and develop trust-wide programs.
• Promote research awareness in clinical areas.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues for evidence-based practice.

Skills

Research Education

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Professional Registration

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: cross sites

Town: Leicester

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per year

Closing date: 13/05/2025 23:59

Clinical Educator (Research)

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

Are you responsible, detail-oriented, and interested in the bigger picture? Do you enjoy working with others, learning, developing, and explaining? Are you good at analyzing data and situations, problem-solving, and respecting others? If so, we invite you to join our team to embed research into clinical practice and grow as a Centre of Excellence.

This role offers professional development opportunities, allows proposing new initiatives, exploring collaborations, and enhancing the reputation of IEH.

Main duties of the job

• Identify research education needs and support the development of a trust-wide education program.
• Promote research awareness and education in clinical areas.
• Contribute to the development of research infrastructure supporting IEH objectives.
• Ensure a positive research environment for staff, students, and learners.

Working for our organization

Our strategy (2023-2030) focuses on high-quality care, a great workplace, impactful partnerships, and excellence in research and education. We aim to embed health equality and uphold values of compassion, pride, inclusiveness, and teamwork.

About the Trust: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver research education and evidence-based practice.
• Lead in research education and professional practice within clinical areas.
• Develop and deliver competency-based research training and supervise staff.
• Participate in core training programs.
• Promote high-quality clinical care and develop practice to meet service needs.
• Support learners, supervisors, and assessors to enhance research learning experiences.
• Contribute to the training of Healthcare Support Workers.
• Maintain clinical credibility by working in practice settings.
• Implement local induction and study leave policies and strategies.

Person specification

Training

• Type of training: [To be specified]

Skills

• Type of skills: [To be specified]

Experience

• Years of experience: [To be specified]

Additional Information

Please submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Check your email regularly for updates. UHL is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disabilities who meet the criteria will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be requested.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Successful applicants will require a DBS check, the cost of which will be deducted from salary over three months. The current cost is £38 for an enhanced check or £18 for a standard check.

Due to COVID-19, a staff risk assessment will be part of pre-employment checks to ensure safety. Vaccination is encouraged.

UHL values equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming for a workforce reflecting the community served.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Must have UK professional registration. This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS disclosure.