Clinical Practice Educator Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A large NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator in Carmarthen. This part-time role focuses on coordinating training for staff and supporting junior nurses in clinical development. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience in an ITU setting. Join a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as an ITU nurse, ideally in a band 6 capacity.
• Passion and enthusiasm for staff development and education.
• Ability to manage a diary and support the ITU team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver staff induction programmes and mandatory training.
• Attend meetings and support implementation of innovative practices.
• Work clinically with junior nurses to support competency attainment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Passion for staff development

Job description

This Clinical Practice Educator post provides a wonderful opportunity for an experienced ITU nurse who has worked in a band 6 capacity or has had exposure to unit coordination. A passion and enthusiasm for staff development and education is essential. You will need excellent communication skills alongside the ability to work autonomously, managing your diary to best support the ITU team. This is a part-time (23 hours per week) position based at Glangwili General Hospital, with the possibility of covering in Prince Philip Hospital.

As a clinical practice educator, you will be responsible for:

1. Coordinating and delivering new staff induction programmes, mandatory study days, education, training, and supporting staff in achieving the Step Competency Framework. Maintaining staff training records and submitting training reports.
2. Attending local service improvement meetings, supporting the implementation and evaluation of innovative practices.
3. Working clinically with junior nurses to support the attainment of Step One competencies.
4. Supporting the practice educators team in delivering mandatory study days, providing bedside ad hoc education and training, and supporting senior staff in achieving Step 2 and 3 competencies.
5. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to meet GPICS standards and support the implementation of innovative practices, leading to high-quality patient care.
6. Maintaining staff training records and submitting reports to the practice educator manager.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. With over 13,000 staff, we offer primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services. Our services are provided across:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), and Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals (Carmarthenshire), Tregaron Hospital (Ceredigion), and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals (Pembrokeshire)
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan (Ceredigion), along with other community settings
• Numerous practices and clinics, including 47 general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, and ophthalmic services