Clinical Practice Educator

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

35 days holiday (pro rata)

NHS pension

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator to develop and deliver teaching and clinical education for staff in the emergency department and across Division B. You will work with education colleagues to enhance patient experience through staff development and quality education initiatives.

The role emphasises independent work with a supportive network, flexible working considerations, and opportunities to advance leadership and teaching skills

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with emergency department experience.
• Experience in educating others in clinical settings.
• Mentoring/coaching/education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff and healthcare support workers with educational needs in the emergency department.
• Develop education strategies with the clinical area and senior clinical educator to deliver ward/department education.
• Provide opportunities for professional development.
• Respond to local and Trust-wide clinical training needs.
• Support learners in practice including students, apprentices and staff seeking further education opportunities.

Skills

Registered nurse

Educational/teaching

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Mentoring/Coaching qualification

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Clinical Practice Educator

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

The Division B Education team are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity for a clinical practice educator to join our team.

We are looking for a registered nurse, who is keen to make a difference to patient experience through development of staff across Division B, with a primary focus on the emergency department.

As a Clinical Practice Educator, the successful candidates will work independently and with other education/specialist colleagues to deliver teaching and clinical education to healthcare professionals within the emergency department and across the division.

The Division B education team will be your support network to help you hone and perfect your education and leadership skills.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support nursing staff, healthcare support workers within the emergency department with their educational needs
• Develop education strategies in partnership with the clinical area and senior clinical educator to deliver ward/department-based education
• Provide opportunities for professional development
• Respond to local and Trust-wide clinical training needs
• Support learners in practice including students, apprentices and staff seeking further education opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Registered nurse with significant clinical experience within and emergency department. Ideally having completed the RCN competency framework for emergency nurses Level 1
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the MDT
• An interest in education
• Prior experience of developing nursing practice
• Team player with good working relationships
• A teaching qualification or equivalent mentorship/Practice Assessor/Coaching course
• A curiosity for learning and enthusiasm about your own professional development
• An ability to manage own workload; capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional or Non-registered support worker etc.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures The purpose of this specification is to identify the attributes required by applicants to perform the duties in the job description. The specification will be used to shortlist applicants and to compare how well candidates match the agreed specification. It will also be used by potential candidates to understand expectations and identify how their skills, behaviours and experience will be assessed.

Desirable criteria

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Further evidence of speciality competence

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together