Clinical Practice Educator

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator to join their Division B Education team. The role involves developing education strategies, supporting staff training, and facilitating the professional growth of healthcare professionals in Cancer Care and Medicine for older people. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with strong communication skills and a passion for mentorship. The organization promotes flexible working hours and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with significant experience in Cancer Care or Medicine for Older people.
• Interest and experience in developing nursing practice.
• A teaching qualification or equivalent mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop education strategies in partnership with clinical areas.
• Support staff to complete mandatory training.
• Respond to clinical training needs across the Trust.
• Support learners in practice including students and apprentices.

Skills

Registered nurse with significant clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

Interest in education

Ability to manage own workload

Team player

Education

Registered Nurse or equivalent

Mentoring/coaching/education qualification

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Education

The Division B Education team is looking for two registered nurses to join our team. 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 across the division with a focus on:

• Cancer Care
• Medicine for Older people

There are two permanent positions for 22.5 hours (0.6 WTE). We welcome potential applicants to contact us for informal visits.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible.

What You’ll Do

• Develop education strategies in partnership with the clinical area and senior clinical educator to deliver ward/department-based education
• Support staff to complete statutory and mandatory training and 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 either Cancer Care or Medicine for Older people
• 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

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Person specification

Trust Values

Trust Values

Essential criteria: Patient First, Always Improving, Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• 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

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