Job summary
The Blended Education and Training (BEAT) Department at University Hospitals Dorset are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse who has a genuine passion for clinical education for the post of Clinical Educator. This is a full-time post to cover a 12 month secondment (secondment or fixed-term contract can be offered). Cross-site working across UHD will be required.
The Clinical Educator role is diverse however at present, the main focus is to support Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to achieve their NMC Test of Competence and to make the transition to a UK registered nurse here at UHD. Working closely with Clinical Educator colleagues and the Clinical Education Lead, the successful candidate will work as part of the team planning, delivering and evaluating induction programmes for this group of staff as well as the OSCE Training Programme to support our nurses to pass their NMC Test of Competence. Other aspects of clinical education will be covered and training will be provided. Education will be delivered across different settings; classroom/lecture theatre based in the education centres, out in clinical practice or via a virtual platform. Collaborative working with colleagues across various teams across UHD will be essential for this role.
Base Location: Cross site working - Poole and Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 7th August 2023
Main duties of the job
We are specifically looking for individuals who are professional, motivated and dynamic with excellent interpersonal, organisational and teaching skills and who have the ability to role model the highest professional standards of practice. Candidates should have experience in supporting learners in clinical practice and be able to demonstrate that they meet the criteria within the person specification and fit into the ethos of our Trust values.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and assessing practice in an interprofessional practice environment
- Experience of delivering education and training
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years at Band 5
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- Learning and Assessing (mentorship) qualification or teaching qualification
Desirable
Technical Skills and competencies
Essential
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Role model safe practice in the clinical arena
Desirable
- Project and change management /quality improvement skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of education and training in nursing practice
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Overall score using 1-5 method for meeting other requirements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and assessing practice in an interprofessional practice environment
- Experience of delivering education and training
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years at Band 5
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- Learning and Assessing (mentorship) qualification or teaching qualification
Desirable
Technical Skills and competencies
Essential
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Role model safe practice in the clinical arena
Desirable
- Project and change management /quality improvement skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of education and training in nursing practice
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Overall score using 1-5 method for meeting other requirements
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).
