Emergency department Clinical Educator

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

Lead in the clinical education and the co-ordinating of the development and delivery of resuscitation & clinical education and training on a daily basis within the emergency department, ensuring that it is responsive to the needs of the trust.

Act as a source of specialist advice in relation to resuscitation and clinical education with emergency care of the critically injured/ill and or deteriorating patient matters

Deliver direct patient care, as an individual and by supporting and teaching staff by acting as an expert practitioner and a role model to the whole team and department.

Ensure cardiac arrests and emergency care treatments are run to both Resuscitation Council (UK) and national/local emergency care guidelines and they are conducted safely.

Assist with the post resuscitative care of the critically injured/ill care of the patient where necessary.

Offer support and debriefing during and post, both cardiac arrest and other traumatic events to all multidisciplinary staff, relatives and patients as necessary.

To provide clinical skills training to staff as required, and to aid development of all multi-disciplinary grades within the department.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification please see attached Job Description.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-7082175-M

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification please see attached Job Description.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification please see attached Job Description.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Qualified Assessor Emergency Skills practitioner & tutor inc but not exclusive
  • Cannulation/Catheterisation/ABG/Plastering/ECG/Triage/minor injuries
  • Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor and Director (Adult or Paediatric, GIC in date)/working towards
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Acute & Critical Care Module or equivalent
  • Significant experience with working in an Emergency Dept setting
  • Qualified Assessor
  • Emergency Skills practitioner & tutor inc but not exclusive

Desirable

  • EPALS / APLS / NLS Instructor /Director
  • Working towards degree / masters

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
  • Experience of leadership and management in a clinical area
  • Experience in managing both cardiac arrest /deteriorating patient attempts.
  • Experience of an Emergency care setting
  • Ability to inspire confidence and respect of others through excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Experience of teaching all grades of staff in clinical and practical skills

Desirable

  • Experience in a critical care setting
  • Experience of managing the acutely ill /injured patient
  • Experience in Resuscitation training.

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good IT and Numeracy skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good teaching skills
  • Ability for Full participation in teaching sessions, meetings and telephone discussions.
  • Evidence of producing documentation relating to resuscitation and/or emergency treatment procedures or training, i.e. educational packages
  • Ability to create an environment conducive to learning
  • Knowledge of governance and its relevance to resuscitation practice.
  • Knowledge of relevant resuscitation / critically injured/acutely ill guidelines and recommendations
  • Relevant clinical, teaching and audit knowledge / experience
  • Evidence of clinical competency in resuscitation and managing the deteriorating patient
  • Evidence of working at Band 6 level

Desirable

  • Evidence of working at Band 6/7 level

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to lead others
  • Ability to motivate, support and encourage diverse staff groups, and adapt teaching style in accordance with audience need
  • Proactive in approach to work and development of service
  • Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
  • Ability to use own initiative
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Qualified Assessor Emergency Skills practitioner & tutor inc but not exclusive
  • Cannulation/Catheterisation/ABG/Plastering/ECG/Triage/minor injuries
  • Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor and Director (Adult or Paediatric, GIC in date)/working towards
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Acute & Critical Care Module or equivalent
  • Significant experience with working in an Emergency Dept setting
  • Qualified Assessor
  • Emergency Skills practitioner & tutor inc but not exclusive

Desirable

  • EPALS / APLS / NLS Instructor /Director
  • Working towards degree / masters

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
  • Experience of leadership and management in a clinical area
  • Experience in managing both cardiac arrest /deteriorating patient attempts.
  • Experience of an Emergency care setting
  • Ability to inspire confidence and respect of others through excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Experience of teaching all grades of staff in clinical and practical skills

Desirable

  • Experience in a critical care setting
  • Experience of managing the acutely ill /injured patient
  • Experience in Resuscitation training.

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good IT and Numeracy skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good teaching skills
  • Ability for Full participation in teaching sessions, meetings and telephone discussions.
  • Evidence of producing documentation relating to resuscitation and/or emergency treatment procedures or training, i.e. educational packages
  • Ability to create an environment conducive to learning
  • Knowledge of governance and its relevance to resuscitation practice.
  • Knowledge of relevant resuscitation / critically injured/acutely ill guidelines and recommendations
  • Relevant clinical, teaching and audit knowledge / experience
  • Evidence of clinical competency in resuscitation and managing the deteriorating patient
  • Evidence of working at Band 6 level

Desirable

  • Evidence of working at Band 6/7 level

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to lead others
  • Ability to motivate, support and encourage diverse staff groups, and adapt teaching style in accordance with audience need
  • Proactive in approach to work and development of service
  • Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
  • Ability to use own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

ED Unit Manager

Michelle Lawrence

michelle.lawrence@wsh.nhs.uk

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-7082175-M

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


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