Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2026
We are looking to recruit a Practice
Educator to support the nursing workforce across our medical CBU who will share
our enthusiasm and dedication for promoting leadership and education within
clinical teams.
The role will work within clinical
areas to support nursing staff to develop both their clinical and leadership
skills through practical training sessions, in the moment teaching, working
alongside and offering pastoral support.
This is a 12
month fixed term / secondment post. If
seeking a secondment please ensure you have the approval of your line manager
for release.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Educator role is
designed to influence the quality of the clinical environment by providing
support, educational input and development activities for both registered and
unregistered healthcare staff and students on pre-registration training
programmes.
The role aims to enhance the quality
of practice and positively contribute to the current and future healthcare
professional workforce through providing department specific education and
training, and expanding the knowledge base of nursing staff within the
department.The post holder will work in
close co-operation with all members of the Multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to
close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high
performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality
Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery
of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to
ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly
valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley
Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right
through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to
being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed
to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental
or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or
offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for
Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through
salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under
the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to
check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3963
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3963
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
- In around 100 words please describe what do you do to get the best out of people?
Experience
Essential
- Substantial and relevant post-registration experience.
- Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to learners in practice.
- Experience of working within teams.
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in an acute clinical setting.
- Experience in delivering training packages.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local agenda for acute care.
- Knowledge around specific needs of department specific patient needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
- Evidence of post registration personal and professional development.
- Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. Practice Assessor.
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate to working towards.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
- In around 100 words please describe what do you do to get the best out of people?
Experience
Essential
- Substantial and relevant post-registration experience.
- Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to learners in practice.
- Experience of working within teams.
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in an acute clinical setting.
- Experience in delivering training packages.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local agenda for acute care.
- Knowledge around specific needs of department specific patient needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
- Evidence of post registration personal and professional development.
- Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. Practice Assessor.
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate to working towards.
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).
