Job summary
We are looking for an individual that demonstrates flexibility, workload planning and can work in a fast paced environment under the direction of Lead Educator, Pre Registration Innovation and Projects to:-
Support induction and orientation of students to UHB
Assist students with placement documentation to achieve skills and learning outcomes
Support Ward 12 GHH Student Led Clinical Learning Environment (SLCLE). The Clinical Educator will spend their time in the SLCLE working alongside students and staff, outside of the SLCLE, the clinical educator will be expected to provide support to all clinical placement areas, student-led clinical learning environment and clinical skills labs
Enhance student experience by coordinating and teaching a range of clinical skills sessions and complete placement audits to assess suitability for students
Support practice supervisors and practice assessors so they have the necessary skills and knowledge to guide, teach and assess students. Support with underachieving students, developing action plans, whilst escalating to universities and the placement managers
Utilise excellent written and oral communication skills to support staff and students understanding digital methods for communication and record keeping
Demonstrate clinical teaching skills, whilst being a credible practitioner with a desire to improve the student experience on placement, producing exciting teaching plans for students
Main duties of the job
* Primary focus on supporting the Ward 12 GHH SLCLE. Approx 80% of the time spent here whilst other 20% is spent supporting Practice Placement Team.
* Work with Clinical Educator within SLCLE clinical area to facilitate SLCLE project continuation.
* Assisting students with placement documentation and discussion on achievement of learning outcomes.
* Demonstrating innovative approaches in identifying and meeting the training and development needs of students.
* Support on a range of clinical student skills sessions and student Forums
* Support the appropriate placement of pre-registration students.
* If students are identified as underachieving in practice, assist the Practice Assessors/Supervisors with the development of action plans which support the students learning.
* Communicating with the PPMs about potential fails in practice.
* Liaising with practice staff in supporting the achievement of Practice Assessor training.
* Acting as a source of advice for Practice Assessors/Supervisors and students to continually improve the quality of assessment in practice.
* Identifying potential development opportunities for pre-registration student placements, i.e. liaising with MDT members, Specialist Clinical teams who wish to establish new rotational packages / care pathways for students.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Practitioner on the NMC register
- * or
- * Registered AHP on the HCPC register appropriate to Student-led clinical learning environment
- * Mentoring qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- * Degree in Health care subject
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development & competence.
Desirable
- * Teaching qualification (PG Cert (Ed) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- * Significant post registration experience
- * Relevant and recent clinical experience within an acute care environment, including the supervision / education of junior staff
- * Evidence of working with and mentoring / assessing student health care professionals
- * Experience of preparing, analysing and presenting information/ reports.
Desirable
- * Ability to demonstrate an active role in teaching in current post
- * Evidence of having a positive impact on the student experience.
- * Evidence of improving the quality of the student learning environment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Good IT skills and the ability to record information electronically.
- * Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities.
- * Strongly developed communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information with developed persuasive, influencing and empathy skills.
- * Ability to relate to and motivate others
- * Skills for teaching / assessing and supervising others in clinical practice.
- * Competence in a range of skills and expanded practices relevant to the practise settings for the post, and teach, supervises others.
- * Ability to set own priorities, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
- * Ability to work flexibly to support students on clinical shifts (80% of role will be clinical).
- * Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
- * Demonstrate an ability and knowledge in the following:
- * Team working
- * Time management
- * Role modelling
- * Clinical governance
- * Audit and research
- * NHS Policy context relating to the area of practice.
- * NMC/ HCPC updates and requirements for training/education/ supervision/ preceptorship / students
- * Positive attitude
- * Approachable
- * Supportive
- * Flexible approach to work and willing to adapt to regularly changing situations in a fast paced environment.
- * Well organised
- * Able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. underperformance
- * Ability to travel and work across all UHB sites as required by the job role.
- * Ability to work flexibly to support students on clinical shifts (80% of role will be clinical).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Practitioner on the NMC register
- * or
- * Registered AHP on the HCPC register appropriate to Student-led clinical learning environment
- * Mentoring qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- * Degree in Health care subject
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development & competence.
Desirable
- * Teaching qualification (PG Cert (Ed) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- * Significant post registration experience
- * Relevant and recent clinical experience within an acute care environment, including the supervision / education of junior staff
- * Evidence of working with and mentoring / assessing student health care professionals
- * Experience of preparing, analysing and presenting information/ reports.
Desirable
- * Ability to demonstrate an active role in teaching in current post
- * Evidence of having a positive impact on the student experience.
- * Evidence of improving the quality of the student learning environment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Good IT skills and the ability to record information electronically.
- * Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities.
- * Strongly developed communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information with developed persuasive, influencing and empathy skills.
- * Ability to relate to and motivate others
- * Skills for teaching / assessing and supervising others in clinical practice.
- * Competence in a range of skills and expanded practices relevant to the practise settings for the post, and teach, supervises others.
- * Ability to set own priorities, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
- * Ability to work flexibly to support students on clinical shifts (80% of role will be clinical).
- * Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
- * Demonstrate an ability and knowledge in the following:
- * Team working
- * Time management
- * Role modelling
- * Clinical governance
- * Audit and research
- * NHS Policy context relating to the area of practice.
- * NMC/ HCPC updates and requirements for training/education/ supervision/ preceptorship / students
- * Positive attitude
- * Approachable
- * Supportive
- * Flexible approach to work and willing to adapt to regularly changing situations in a fast paced environment.
- * Well organised
- * Able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. underperformance
- * Ability to travel and work across all UHB sites as required by the job role.
- * Ability to work flexibly to support students on clinical shifts (80% of role will be clinical).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
