Practice Educator – Cardiology, Vascular & Thoracic

Stgeorges; Tooting; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Cardiology, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery CCVT Practice Educator to join our education and training team, covering the St George's Hospital, Tooting site.

You will work with senior staff to deliver training aligned to service improvements, lead learning in clinical practice, and deputise in meetings. Flexible working arrangements are supported to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• RN/RGN with current NMC registration
• Band 6 or above with 2+ years in CCVT settings
• Nursing degree and NMC registration
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Working towards Masters or postgraduate qualification

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment that values education in the practice area
• Coordinate and facilitate educational activities for staff and students
• Establish links with universities for post-registration courses
• Improve patient experience and care standards in clinical areas
• Lead and support professional/clinical practice development
• Represent division in recruitment and staff development
• Participate in preceptorship for newly qualified/overseas nurses

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Well developed leadership skills

Leadership course

Knowledge of report writing

Evidence of leading teams

Education

RN / RGN

2+ years at band 6 or above in CCVT

Nursing Degree and NMC registration

Recognised teaching qualification

Masters or postgraduate qualification in relevant field (in progress)

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Cardiology, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery CCVT Practice Educator to join our education and training team, covering the St George's Hospital, Tooting site.

You will work with senior staff to deliver training aligned to service improvements, lead learning in clinical practice, and deputise in meetings. Flexible working arrangements are supported to meet service needs.