Clinical EducatorNHS

Job summary

All Candidates must have a UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7 to be considered for this post

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education support for all 'learners at the bedside' is a substantial part of this role.

The clinical educator will identify and support the learning needs of their clinical area. The clinical educator is key to ensuring the clinical area is a positive learning environment through acting as an expert resource, ensuring local training resources are appropriate and up-to-date, and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and senior colleagues.

Specific education interventions will be provided and may be co-developed with the senior practice development and education team. They will also assist in coordinating the delivery and evaluation of training. The clinical educator is key to ensuring training is grounded in good practice and will be involved in the education element of clinical governance and quality assurance.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values
• Work alongside learners to facilitate their independent learning
• Work to an agreed job plan to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience.
• Manage their own time to ensure a balance between clinical education and education administrative activities
• Actively promote and contribute to an inter-professional learning environment
• Deliver education programmes at a divisional level and where required cross divisionally in support of organisational priorities.
• Work as part of the local and corporate practice development teams
• Assist in anticipating and addressing the educational needs of the service
• Work across boundaries to proactively develop and sustain partnerships
• Participate in audit, service improvement and research projects relevant to the clinical educator role

Job description

Please see attached for detailed JD and PS

Maintain personal professional development through self-directed learning and engagingwith their line manager to address identified learning needsMaintain own professional portfolio and support others to do the sameParticipate in and actively seek peer review to reflect upon and improve clinical andeducational practiceAdvocate for and contribute to a working environment that promotes continuous learning anddevelopment, evidence-based practice and succession planningMaintain a forward view of the skill mix within their assigned clinical area to anticipate andwork with the senior practice development team to respond proactively to emergingeducational prioritiesActively contribute to providing a positive learning environment that makes effective use ofresources (e.g., human, financial, equipment, space)Able to apply assessment methods to assess the progress of learners, maintain records ofproficiency and provide reports on training as requiredMonitor and support teams to maintain their clinical competenceAble to participate in, identify and describe basic principles of educational programmedesign, including the use of learning outcomes and assessmentsDemonstrate continuous professional development in a range of evidence-based learningand teaching methodsProvide sensitive feedback focused on the progress of learners and foster a climate in whichbest practice can be safely debated and reflected uponParticipate in the evaluation of education programmes and the dissemination of resultsProvide teaching and support to learners from the multi-disciplinary teamEnsure appropriate induction and orientation of newly appointed colleagues

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.