Clinical Educator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, dynamic individual to join our Emergency Department education team as band 6 clinical educator. Youwill be part of a team who are instrumental in providing a diverse range ofteaching, support and supervision in the ED environment, across all grades.

We are a busy major trauma centre providing high quality care to patients from arural and urban environment. Our ED is expanding-looking at an amazing newbuild in 2029.The successful candidate will have demonstrable, significant ED experience, and beable to work in all areas of the ED. Holding a passion for teaching and training, with a drive to develop their own skills and enhancing their CPD. There is therequirement to promote safe, high standards of practice.You will also work in collaboration wider ED team, and other educators in the organisation.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

• Educate and support staff in their learning , promoting continuous andconsistent development.
• Help with the induction of new staff.
• Teach and train staff in clinical skills, such as venepuncture and cannulation,resus skills and triage. In both clinical and classroom settings.
• To assist education lead on the implementation of changes to clinicalpractice to improve the quality and safety of care for patients who have been admitted acutely.
• Assisting with staff development and training for the Emergency Departmentby assessing individual education and information needs and devising plansto meet those needs
• Act as a role model and pastoral support for all bandings

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

In collaboration with the Education lead and Ward managers in the Emergency Department, take an active role in meeting the education and training needs of the staff.

To help identify the educational needs of the staff within the Emergency Department and to assist in establishing a rolling programme of education.

To assess competency in delivering key clinical skills

To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, and standards.

To ensure that staff are aware of the following statutory and mandatory policies and guidelines:

Health and Safety at Work

Fire

Display Screen Equipment Regulations

Child protection

Medical Devices

Ensure that your personal clinical and managerial knowledge is regularly updated, developed and maintained at an expert practitioner level.

To assist in the organisation of staff development, performance review and counselling for nursing staff as required.

To act as a mentor to colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide high quality nursing care.

To recognise the developmental needs of colleagues and provide an environment in which knowledge and skills can be developed in a supportive way, without compromising the safety and care of patients.

Develop a learning environment, which meets the needs of pre and post registration students and staff members working within the Team.

Co-ordinate the implementation of teaching programmes, including identification and assessment of learning objectives.

Ensure all new staff undertake a planned induction and orientation programme when joining the Team.

Promote a professional, safe and happy environment conducive with high patient and staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example and direct involvement in the activities of the team.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience

• Previous demonstrable experience within an ED setting
• Assisting with educational initiatives
• Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
• Up to date with current changes in Emergency Medicine

Qualifications

• NMC Registered
• Mentorship/supervisor Course or relevant teaching experience.
• Leadership qualification or the willingness to undertake.
• Specific post basic qualification / or equivalent experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
• PGcert in Academic Practice (Teaching)
• Train the trainer in medical devices/BLS/Manual handling
• ALS/ILS/TNCC/ETC trained or equivalent

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
• Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals.
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Professional approach and attitude
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, acting as a role model and leading by example.
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to analyse and evaluate information.
• Ability to work collaboratively. Ability to motivate and manage change.
• Ability to demonstrate their demonstrable experience of planning a change process in a clinical setting.
• Ability to facilitate change within the work area
• Demonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision and staff support skills)
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Able to recognise the professional accountability and responsibility commensurate with the post
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, honest, and trustworthy

Other Factors

• Research work is carried out on the unit and staff are encouraged to participate.
• This is predominately Weekday Working post with occasional Nights/Weekends as needed/dictated by the service.
• Able to work in a flexible manner.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year£38,682 - £46,580 per annum