Clinical Practice Educator: Suicide Prevention

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator specializing in suicide prevention. This role combines educational responsibilities with clinical duties, focusing on developing training programs for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. You will collaborate with clinical practice educators and deliver various teaching methods, ensuring that staff meet national standards in evidence-based interventions. With a commitment to outstanding care and values of safety and excellence, this organization offers numerous benefits, including career progression and generous leave. If you're passionate about mental health and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Generous leave

NHS discounts

Pension scheme

Lease car schemes

Support programs

Qualifications

• Strong evidence-based professional knowledge and clinical skills.
• Masters/Level 7 academic achievement required.
• Post-qualifying NMC/HCPC teaching qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs on suicide prevention.
• Develop staff in clinical practice, enhancing skills and knowledge.
• Ensure staff are trained in evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Evidence-based professional knowledge

Clinical skills

Teaching and training delivery

Audit facilitation and implementation

Planning educational programs

Commitment to safeguarding

Diversity and inclusion support

Education

Masters/Level 7 academic achievement

Post-qualifying NMC/HCPC teaching qualification

Tools

NMC/HCPC registration

UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Clinical Practice Educator: Suicide Prevention, Oxford

Client:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

845e12d3f248

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The role involves time within the Training and Development Department (3 days per week) and with the Getting More Help teams (2 days), focusing on duty work.

The educational responsibilities include designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs on suicide prevention for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, collaborating with other clinical practice educators, and employing various teaching methods, from coaching to online learning. An induction program and peer supervision are provided, with opportunities for further development and qualification in teaching.

The clinical duties are embedded within the CAMHS Getting More Help Duty provision, supporting responses to concerns about mental health deterioration or increased risk.

Main duties of the job

• Develop staff in clinical practice, including students and healthcare professionals.
• Work clinically to enhance skills and knowledge within the team.
• Ensure staff are trained in evidence-based interventions to national standards.
• Identify practice development areas and lead learning initiatives.
• Support ongoing staff development through various learning settings.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health provides comprehensive physical, mental health, and social care across multiple regions. We aim to deliver outstanding care with values of caring, safety, and excellence. Benefits include career progression, learning opportunities, generous leave, NHS discounts, pension, lease car schemes, support programs, and more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should refer to the detailed job description, person specification, and guidance notes when applying, demonstrating their suitability through the supporting statement. The selection process will consider the essential and desirable criteria.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Strong evidence-based professional knowledge and clinical skills.
• Ability to facilitate, analyze, and implement audits.
• Masters/Level 7 academic achievement.
• Post-qualifying NMC/HCPC teaching qualification.

Experience

• Delivering teaching/training courses.
• Managing a complex caseload in community mental health.
• Working with adults and older adults in mental health crisis.
• Planning and delivering educational programs.

Qualifications

• Current NMC / HCPC registration.
• Non-medical prescriber status.

Job related skills

• UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Participation in thorough induction and mandatory training.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives.