Lead Critical Care Education & Practice Development

Cddft; North East; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practice Development Educator to lead education, training and professional development within Critical Care. The role involves teaching, coaching, simulation and clinical skills, supporting competency development and contributing to service priorities.

The post requires an experienced Critical Care Nurse with teaching qualifications or willingness to work towards PGCE, and a flexible approach to shifts across Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Nurse with critical care experience and leadership skills.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to attain PGCE.
• Flexible approach to shifting patterns and travel across sites.
• Ability to drive education and clinical skills development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate education and professional development in Critical Care.
• Provide teaching, coaching, simulation and practical skills development.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate educational programmes and support staff.
• Represent the unit at Trust and regional Critical Care education meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Change management

Quality improvement

IT skills

Flexible working

Education

Degree in nursing or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care

Masters in a relevant clinical area

Certification / Qualification in teaching

PGCE course

PGCE course or by year 2

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practice Development Educator to lead education, training and professional development within Critical Care. The role involves teaching, coaching, simulation and clinical skills, supporting competency development and contributing to service priorities.

The post requires an experienced Critical Care Nurse with teaching qualifications or willingness to work towards PGCE, and a flexible approach to shifts across Trust sites.