Practice Educator

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a Practice Educator for the Mildred Creak Unit, focusing on paediatric mental health. The role involves supporting nursing staff, teaching, and ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have experience in CAMHS and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric mental health nursing required.
• Post-registration experience in clinical specialty.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop nursing staff, including training and mentoring.
• Promote high standards of care through clinical expertise.
• Organise study days and ensure staff stay updated on practice changes.

Skills

Clinical skills in paediatric mental health

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Teaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Delegation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-registration accredited clinical course

Teaching qualification or working towards one

Job description

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Job Details

Main area: Nursing

Grade: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (per annum pro rata)

Job ref: 271-BBM-7178537

Site: Great Ormond Street

Town: London

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum inclusive

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 29/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking a Practice Educator for our paediatric mental health unit, the Mildred Creak Unit, located within The Psychological and Mental Health Services at GOSH. The unit cares for young people aged 7-14 with complex mental health issues. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team based on the Therapeutic Milieu model. Prior experience in CAMHS is essential. The role involves working closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals, emphasizing communication and organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting and developing nursing staff, including staff nurses, therapeutic care workers, and healthcare assistants. Responsibilities include:

1. Promoting high standards of care through clinical expertise.
2. Supporting nurses to gain competencies and develop into senior roles.
3. Teaching on academic and in-house study days about mental health strategies.
4. Assisting ward managers with staff retention and recruitment.
5. Organising and running study days and inductions regularly.
6. Ensuring staff stay updated on practice changes and care improvements.

Working for our organisation

We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic heritage, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. Our networks include REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE, and Women’s networks, supported by our Executive Management Team. We believe diversity enhances the care we provide.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See the attached Job Description. The role may evolve based on service needs and will be reviewed periodically.

Person specification

Values

• GOSH Values
• Experience working in diverse teams
• Contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical specialty)
• Post-registration accredited clinical course
• Teaching qualification or working towards one
• Leadership or management experience

Experience/Knowledge

• Post-registration experience in the clinical specialty
• Knowledge of paediatric mental health nursing
• Understanding of change management, audit, and research
• Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement
• Experience in education within ward environments
• Team management experience
• Managing poor performance

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent clinical skills in paediatric mental health
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Teaching and mentoring abilities
• Motivating and developing teams
• Problem-solving and change initiation
• Delegation and prioritisation
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Staff development through coaching and supervision
• Medication administration skills
• Management of Central Venous Access Devices

Additional Information

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the person specification. The recruitment process may include literacy, numeracy, ICT, and typing tests. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. All roles are subject to DBS checks and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.