Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a Practice Educator for our Acute Medical Units in UHD.
- The post holder will be a nurse with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base, who will be responsible for the educational development of our Acute Medical Units. The Practice Educator will support the provision of professional leadership for nurses and Health Care Assistants working in the directorate
- The Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development for all nurses.
- A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and Healthcare staff working in Acute Medicine.
- Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine.
The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility
Tis role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole & Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a nurse with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base, who will be responsible for the educational development of our Acute Medical Units. The Practice Educator will support the provision of professional leadership for nurses and Health Care Assistants working in the directorate
- The Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development for all nurses.
- A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and Healthcare staff working in Acute Medicine.
- Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine.
The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility
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 teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some 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 about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during October 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a nurse or allied health professional with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base. To lead in planning, facilitating and implementing continuous professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment. The Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development. A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and AHP staff with the Acute Medical Unit. Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine. To provide a rolling educational programme equipping health care professionals with knowledge and skills required to detect critically ill patients. To integrate policies, education, practise development and research relevant to the clinical area. Act as a resource and advisor for future service developments and Trust-wide training and education. To act as a self-directed practitioner, providing support and guidance for staff working within the Acute Medical Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a nurse or allied health professional with advanced clinical skills and an expert knowledge base. To lead in planning, facilitating and implementing continuous professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment. The Post Holder will be expected to work alongside staff during their shift to sign off competencies and aid training and development. A key element of the role will be the identification of the learning and development needs of Nursing and AHP staff with the Acute Medical Unit. Developing a learning framework and competencies to be used in supporting and signing off Core Clinical competencies and specific skills identified by Acute Medicine. To provide a rolling educational programme equipping health care professionals with knowledge and skills required to detect critically ill patients. To integrate policies, education, practise development and research relevant to the clinical area. Act as a resource and advisor for future service developments and Trust-wide training and education. To act as a self-directed practitioner, providing support and guidance for staff working within the Acute Medical Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Learning and assessing in clinical practice
- Educated to Degree Level or relevant experience/qualifications
- Leadership Qualification or experience
Desirable
- PGCE in Education Practice
- Post Graduate Studies
- Practice Teacher at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within acute medicine
- Experience of working collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervising and assessing practice in an inter-professional practice environment
- Experience of leading and managing staff
Desirable
- Previous educational link nurse or experience of organising training
- Experience of human factors training
- Developing policies and protocols
Technical Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Computer literacy with a wide range of software's. Databases and spread sheets.
- Advanced clinical skills as appropriate
- Advanced communication skills using a range of methods ( verbal, written, report writing)
Desirable
- Capability / performance management experience
- Advanced life support qualification
- Proven leadership ability
- TRIM Practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Learning and assessing in clinical practice
- Educated to Degree Level or relevant experience/qualifications
- Leadership Qualification or experience
Desirable
- PGCE in Education Practice
- Post Graduate Studies
- Practice Teacher at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within acute medicine
- Experience of working collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervising and assessing practice in an inter-professional practice environment
- Experience of leading and managing staff
Desirable
- Previous educational link nurse or experience of organising training
- Experience of human factors training
- Developing policies and protocols
Technical Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Computer literacy with a wide range of software's. Databases and spread sheets.
- Advanced clinical skills as appropriate
- Advanced communication skills using a range of methods ( verbal, written, report writing)
Desirable
- Capability / performance management experience
- Advanced life support qualification
- Proven leadership ability
- TRIM Practitioner
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).
