Practice Educator

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Practice Educator to enhance the educational framework for Older Persons Services. This role is pivotal in developing competencies and supporting professional growth among nursing and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will work closely with staff to identify learning needs and provide hands-on training, ensuring high standards of care and clinical excellence. Join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in educational development for nursing and AHP staff.
• Ability to identify learning needs and develop competencies.

Responsibilities

• Support training and development for Older Persons Services staff.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Educational development

Leadership

Competency assessment

Education

Nursing degree

Allied health professional qualification

Job description

Job Role: Practice Educator - Older Persons Services

The post holder will be a nurse or allied health professional with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base, responsible for the educational development of all areas of the Older Persons Services Directorate. The Practice Educator will support professional leadership for nurses working within the directorate.

The Post Holder is expected to work alongside staff during their shifts to sign off competencies and support training and development across all directorate Nursing and AHP Staff.

A key element of the role involves identifying the learning and development needs of Nursing and AHP staff working in medical specialties.

Developing a learning framework and competencies to support and sign off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by medical specialties.

Additional Responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

Our Values

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do, guiding how we treat our patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Organizational Context

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following the merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Please note, if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Other changes unrelated to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Further Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Michelle Richards
• Job Title: OPS Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]