Band 6 Clinical Practice Educator
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Job summary
Do you possess experience in the field of Sexual Health nursing? Are you driven by a genuine passion for teaching and have a demonstrated track record for delivering programs of education?
Then why not explore the position of Clinical Educator in Umbrella Sexual Health Service.
We seek dynamic, dedicated individuals ready to enhance the practical sexual health skills and competence of our dedicated clinical team. As a Clinical Educator within Umbrella, your role will be pivotal in supporting development, delivery, and assessment in a range of both accredited and non-accredited educational programs.
In collaboration with fellow educators and healthcare professionals, you'll establish a dynamic learning environment for registered and non-registered clinical colleagues. Your role will focus on facilitating clinical competency achievement for all levels of the multidisciplinary team.
Ongoing support and development for your educational expertise will be provided, empowering you to offer coaching and pastoral support in this specialised education field.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Educator, your key responsibilities will encompass:
Mentoring Clinicians:
You will be entrusted with the mentorship of clinicians as they undergo training in core and accredited clinical competencies. This will involve providing on-site clinical support, conducting clinical audits, and performing assessments. Your guidance will play a vital role in their professional development.
Educational Support for Umbrella Clinical Partners:
In addition to mentoring clinicians within our organisation, you will extend your educational support and training to our umbrella clinical partners, including Primary Care and Pharmacy. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing their capabilities in providing comprehensive sexual health care.
Comprehensive Patient Care:
You will support clinicians in assessing, treating, prioritizing, and referring patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed sexual health care concerns. Your skills in sexual history taking, physical examination, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making will be instrumental in delivering quality patient care.
Ongoing Training Assessment:
A crucial aspect of your role will involve regularly reviewing the training and educational requirements of clinical staff at all levels within the Directorate. By identifying areas for improvement and tailored training needs, you will contribute to the continuous growth and enhancement of the clinical workforce.
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.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1067525YS2
Job locations
Umbrella Sexual Health Services
Whittall Street GUM Clinic
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Umbrella Sexual Health Services
Whittall Street GUM Clinic
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6DH
Employer's website
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