Job summary
THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PAIN & PRE-OP DIRECTORATE
CLINICAL EDUCATOR - CRITICAL CARE
Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week - Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Clinical Educatorto join ourCritical Care team.
In this role, the Clinical Educator will lead the delivery of training and education programmes across the Critical Care service, supporting the development of a skilled and confident workforce.
Working closely with theClinical Education Team,Lead Nurses, andMatron, the post holder will contribute to achieving the educational objectives set by the Trust and Network. They will also help shape and implement educational strategies that support these goals.
The overarching aim of the role is to ensure staff are competently trained to meet the demands of their roles, enabling the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient care within a positive and supportive work environment.
The post holder will collaborate across a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary workforce to share knowledge, align goals, and promote clinical excellence. A strong commitment to high standards, a clear educational vision, and the ability to work strategically within an educational budget are essential.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver an effective educational strategy using a blend of teaching and learning techniques, enabling both educators and learners to create an optimal learning environment through the use of technology, high-quality content, efficient administration, and strong communication.
- Maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support staff in delivering holistic, person-centred care that recognises the individual needs of patients and their families.
- Utilise staff and resources effectively and efficiently, in line with Trust policies.
- Prioritise workload to manage competing demands and ensure timely, safe care delivery.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including written reports, handovers, and legal records, in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
- Contribute to the promotion of clinical governance through standard setting, implementation, and audit.
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives that benefit patients, families, and staff.
- Confidently manage digital systems including e-rostering, SafeCare, Sunrise, and ICCA to support service delivery.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level registration
- Post Graduate Academic Award in Critical Care
- Recognised award in teaching & assessing
- Evidence of Leadership & Management
Desirable
- Evidence of CCN4 competencies
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Proven leadership skills within Critical Care
- Ability to supervise & assess others to include pre-registration and post-registration students
- Ability to share knowledge base with others and to teach on the education programme
- Evidence of self-development and development of others within Critical Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in a Critical care unit after the completion of a PGAA in Critical care
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Proficient interpersonal skills - to
- Effective communication with patients, families, carers and members of MDT
- Ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work collaboratively
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure and problem solve
- Commitment to evidence-based practice & the development of nursing practice
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for all levels of Critical Care patients without supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload of self and others
- Ability to maintain accurate records, data, information and prepare written and verbal handovers
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to undertake role with minor adjustments
- Ability to work flexibly over a 7-day period
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level registration
- Post Graduate Academic Award in Critical Care
- Recognised award in teaching & assessing
- Evidence of Leadership & Management
Desirable
- Evidence of CCN4 competencies
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Proven leadership skills within Critical Care
- Ability to supervise & assess others to include pre-registration and post-registration students
- Ability to share knowledge base with others and to teach on the education programme
- Evidence of self-development and development of others within Critical Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in a Critical care unit after the completion of a PGAA in Critical care
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Proficient interpersonal skills - to
- Effective communication with patients, families, carers and members of MDT
- Ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work collaboratively
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure and problem solve
- Commitment to evidence-based practice & the development of nursing practice
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for all levels of Critical Care patients without supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload of self and others
- Ability to maintain accurate records, data, information and prepare written and verbal handovers
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to undertake role with minor adjustments
- Ability to work flexibly over a 7-day period
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).
