Paediatric Clinical Educator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Paediatric Practice Educator to deliver ward-based education and training across the Paediatric unit, including Paediatric High Dependency. You will identify learning needs, develop competencies, and work with the Practice Education team to implement targeted programmes.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, supervising learners at varying registration levels, and contributing to continuous professional

Qualifications

• Provide ward-based education and training across the Paediatric unit.
• Identify staff learning needs and develop role-specific competencies.
• Collaborate with the Paediatric Practice Education team to implement targeted programmes.
• Willingness to participate in continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Trust-wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting to hazards or unsafe practices.
• Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote CPD.
• Take on agreed duties in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.

Job description

The post holder will provide ward-based education and training to support Registered Nurses, Registered Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers across the Paediatric unit, including Paediatric High Dependency . The post holder will collaborate with the Paediatric Practice Education team to identify individual staff training needs, and the development of role specific competencies. The post holder will be responsible for developing and evaluating best practice within the ward areas alongside the Practice Education Team and Ward/Department Managers. The post-holder will work alongside the Practice Educators and Ward Managers to develop targeted clinical training programs and competencies to support learners of varying registration, qualifications, and clinical experience. This will include working closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, facilitate and enable access to learning opportunities.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Ensure that all Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who encounter the Children’s Services.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately in response to hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff.
• Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote a commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
• Take on agreed duties in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as designated by the Group Director of Nursing / Modern Matron / Band 7 Practice Educator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Malone Job title: Paediatric Practice Educator Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476696948