Clinical Practice Educator

Velindre University NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator on a fixed-term basis until March 31, 2026. The post holder will identify training needs and develop programs for health care professionals, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Professional knowledge from degree and specialist mentorship knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop training opportunities for health care workers.
• Support quality monitoring for in-house training programs.
• Ensure the highest standard of training is provided and evaluated within the Trust.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical Leadership

Evaluation

Education

Degree in relevant health care field

Equivalence to Masters level knowledge of mentorship and education

Job description

Job summary

This post is fixed term due to funding until 31/03/2026

The Clinical Practice Educator will support the provision of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) within Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service .

The post holder will be hosted within the Safeguarding Team at Charnwood House, but will be expected to travel to other properties within the Trust.

A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Health Care Professionals working within the Trust and the coordination/implementation of a programme of development.

The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

This post is fixed term until March 31st 2026. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloadedhere. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

By working autonomously, the post holder will:

• Identify and develop training opportunities for Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
• Identify the ongoing professional development needs of Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
• Support the development of quality monitoring processes and systems for "in-house" training programmes, for example, accreditation of training programmes for Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
• Support the development of multi-professional learning environments and developments.
• Provide clear clinical leadership and professional support for Doctors, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals within the Trust.
• Work closely with education providers to ensure organisations are responsive to service needs.
• Support the Head of Safeguarding & Vulnerable Groups and Senior Nurses in ensuring the highest standard of training is provided, monitored and evaluated within the Trust.
• Support pre-registration and post-registration nursing students throughout their experience on placement, and to facilitate the effective mentoring of students.
• Identify and address the education and development needs of the current and future workforce and provide appropriate professional development opportunities

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Practice Educator will support the provision of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) amendment prior to the transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

The post holder will be hosted within the Safeguarding Team at Charnwood House, but will be expected to travel to other trust properties within the Trust.

A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Health Care Professionals working within the Trust and the coordination/implementation of a programme of development.

The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Clinical Practice Educator will support the provision of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) amendment prior to the transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

The post holder will be hosted within the Safeguarding Team at Charnwood House, but will be expected to travel to other trust properties within the Trust.

A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Health Care Professionals working within the Trust and the coordination/implementation of a programme of development.

The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist professional knowledge and specialist knowledge of mentorship, education and development practice, to Masters level equivalent.

Desirable

• Awareness of wider health and social care agenda.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation.
• Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts.
• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Best Interests Assessor Accreditation.
• Worked at a Band 6 level or above for a sufficient period within the health and social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience in a range of clinical settings.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist professional knowledge and specialist knowledge of mentorship, education and development practice, to Masters level equivalent.

Desirable

• Awareness of wider health and social care agenda.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation.
• Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts.
• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Best Interests Assessor Accreditation.
• Worked at a Band 6 level or above for a sufficient period within the health and social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience in a range of clinical settings.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust
Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

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