Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Clinical Educator EAU Band 7 - 37.5 hours available
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking clinical Educator to join our already established team of qualified nurses within the Emergency Assessment Unit at West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven. We are looking for a clinician with commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm, excellent clinical skills, and who are keen to work as part of a hardworking and dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a comprehensive orientation and induction programme for qualified nursing staff, assistant practitioners and Health Care Assistants, acting as a clinical role model, working collaboratively to develop and deliver an ongoing programme of training and education for the EAU . Contribute to the development of department policies, guidelines and scope of nursing practice.
To be a clinical expert in all levels of Emergency Care Nursing and to provide "hands on" supervision of staff in clinical practice to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
In conjunction with team leaders and clinical staff of the unit, be responsible for the assessment, supervision and development of all members of the nursing team. To undertake audits and reviews of practice and policies within the unit.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oTeaching certificate or equivalent.
- oSpecialist post registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent
- oAdvanced Life Support (ALS) provider/willingness to obtain
- oFirst level Registered Nurse with active registration.
Desirable
- oLeadership certificate or equivalent.
- oEssential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
- oMasters in education
Knowledge
Essential
- oDelivery of formal/informal teaching programmes or of supporting training others
- oExperience of supporting newly qualified health care professionals in a clinical setting
- oMentoring and setting learning objectives.
- oLeadership experience
- oWork collaboratively in the development of departmental policies/standard operating procedures
- oChange management
- oMonitoring and setting standards
Desirable
- oEvidence of developing training packages
- oData collection and audit
- oClinical supervision
- oCoaching Experience
- oVulnerable adult and mental capacity issues
Skills
Essential
- oContinuing professional development portfolio
- oKnowledge of preceptorship
- oPresentation, facilitation and coaching skills
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills
- oExcellent Record keeping and report writing
- oAbility to motivate team working
- oAbility to work independently using initiative appropriately
- oAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- oLeadership skills
Desirable
- oProject Development skills
personal circumstances
Essential
- oMotivation
- oEnthusiasm and commitment to lifelong learning
- oAbility to work cross site
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oTeaching certificate or equivalent.
- oSpecialist post registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent
- oAdvanced Life Support (ALS) provider/willingness to obtain
- oFirst level Registered Nurse with active registration.
Desirable
- oLeadership certificate or equivalent.
- oEssential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
- oMasters in education
Knowledge
Essential
- oDelivery of formal/informal teaching programmes or of supporting training others
- oExperience of supporting newly qualified health care professionals in a clinical setting
- oMentoring and setting learning objectives.
- oLeadership experience
- oWork collaboratively in the development of departmental policies/standard operating procedures
- oChange management
- oMonitoring and setting standards
Desirable
- oEvidence of developing training packages
- oData collection and audit
- oClinical supervision
- oCoaching Experience
- oVulnerable adult and mental capacity issues
Skills
Essential
- oContinuing professional development portfolio
- oKnowledge of preceptorship
- oPresentation, facilitation and coaching skills
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills
- oExcellent Record keeping and report writing
- oAbility to motivate team working
- oAbility to work independently using initiative appropriately
- oAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- oLeadership skills
Desirable
- oProject Development skills
personal circumstances
Essential
- oMotivation
- oEnthusiasm and commitment to lifelong learning
- oAbility to work cross site
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).
