Job summary
The Blended Education and Training (BEAT) Department at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered professional for the post of Clinical Educator for Simulation to join their thriving, experienced team. This is a 12-month post to cover maternity and is 18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) with flexible working considered.
The post will be based equally at Bournemouth and Poole Hospital's in their education centres. The successful candidate will undertake a training and induction programme and be well supported by friendly, experienced colleagues within the Simulation Team.
UHD has a thriving simulation team and is ever expanding this innovative method of education. We have simulation suites at both hospital sites which are fully kitted with manikins, task trainers and audio-visual capabilities. We facilitate education for the whole spectrum of patient-facing staff including; students, nurses, support worker, doctors, physician associates and whole multidisciplinary teams.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 4th September 2023
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality education. Experience of supporting learners in clinical practice is needed, however, full training and support will be given in the principles of simulation based education and debrief.
The role involves the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of simulation based education for the multi-disciplinary clinical teams at UHD with the aim of facilitating the delivery of high quality safe patient care. It will involve collaboration with a variety of teams across UHD.
For more information please see some of our activity on Twitter UHD Simulation (@SimulationUHD) / Twitter
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional qualification and registration
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- Learning and assessing or teaching qualification
Desirable
- Post Graduate Studies
- Simulation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and assessing in practice
- Experience of delivering education and training
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
- Formal teaching experience
Technical skills and competenc
Essential
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Role model safe practice
- Extended clinical skills such as cannulation, venepuncture
Desirable
- Project and change management /quality improvement skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of education and training in nursing practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Band 2-4 and internationally recruited nurse education programmes
Other requirements for the role
Essential
- How do they demonstrate the other requirements for the role/personal skills scored using the 1-5 approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional qualification and registration
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- Learning and assessing or teaching qualification
Desirable
- Post Graduate Studies
- Simulation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and assessing in practice
- Experience of delivering education and training
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
- Formal teaching experience
Technical skills and competenc
Essential
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Role model safe practice
- Extended clinical skills such as cannulation, venepuncture
Desirable
- Project and change management /quality improvement skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of education and training in nursing practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Band 2-4 and internationally recruited nurse education programmes
Other requirements for the role
Essential
- How do they demonstrate the other requirements for the role/personal skills scored using the 1-5 approach
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).
