Clinical Practice Educator

Sabp; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Clinical Practice Educator to steer in-house education and workforce development across 13 Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams in the Division. You will design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based education initiatives to support clinical practice and staff competency in a high-quality care environment.

Based at Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, the role is fixed-term for 12 months, Band 7, 37.5 hours per week, with pro‑rata

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as RMN or RNLD.
• Recognised clinical professional qualification in Mental Health or Learning Disability.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience working in Mental health and/or learning disability settings.
• Significant experience in a senior clinical role.
• Experience in developing and leading education programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of in-house clinical education programmes for the 13 Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams.
• Collaborate with Clinical Practice Educators, Learning Environment Leads and divisional leaders to ensure high-quality education.
• Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based education and development initiatives.
• Promote best-practice care and ongoing professional development across the division.

Skills

NMC registration RMN/RNLD

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Recognised clinical qualification in Mental Health or Learning Disability

Job description

Job summary

This exciting new role is ideal for a highly motivated and experienced clinical educator who has the capability, leadership skills and drive to lead the in-house education and development of the clinical workforce within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Division.

The primary purpose of this role is to support staff in delivering best practice care within clinical environments by developing and enhancing their clinical knowledge, skills and competencies. The post holder will be responsible for promoting high-quality clinical practice through the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based education, training and development programmes tailored to the needs of both services and service users.

Main duties of the job

As Lead Clinical Practice Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the development of clinical practice, education and workforce learning across the Division. Working in partnership with a team of Clinical Practice Educators, the Clinical Education Manager, Learning Environment Leads, Subject Matter Experts and Divisional Leaders, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality in-house clinical education programmes that support the operational readiness and ongoing development of the 13 Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 325-8177535-COMM-A

Job locations: Mole Business Park, 18, off Ronson Way, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7AD, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC as RMN or RNLD.
• Recognised clinical professional qualification in Mental Health or Learning Disability.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/knowledge.
• Experience working in Mental health and/ or learning disability setting.

Experience

• Significant experience of working in a relevant clinical practice in a senior clinical role.
• Evidence of experience of developing and supporting clinical or pre-registration education Teaching and Mentoring experience.
• Team leader experience with a significant track record of achievement.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in developing and leading education programs.
• Understanding quality improvement methodology and application.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Nursing - NMH division, Agatha Katsande, [e-mail]

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.