Job summary
Clinical educator for Cardiology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 clinical educator within cardiology across the Acute Cardiac Unit and ward 6a in the Royal Liverpool Hospital site, the successful candidate will provide education, training, and support to the nursing teams. A large part of the role will be clinically focused ward based training in order to deliver and maintain excellent standards of care, from basic nursing skills to advanced clinical practise.
We are looking for someone who is motivated to deliver education and training in a clinical setting and has an understanding of the different methods and styles for teaching and learning. The role will involve supporting and developing staff to ensure our patients receive excellent quality care. Applicants must have substantial post qualification experience of acute cardiology care to patients as well as experience in teaching, supervising and assessing. This an ideal opportunity to use your experience, knowledge and skills to provide education and support to our nursing team and be part of developing this new and exciting role.
Main duties of the job
Teach (through various mediums) and observe practice in the Cardiology clinical areas (admissions unit, level 2 high dependency unit and cardiology ward) - provide feedback to improve techniques and communication skills
To create, and deliver theory sessions on a number of Cardiology topics and competencies to new starters and established staff
To teach and observe a range of practical clinical skills from basic nursing skills to advanced clinical practise
Contribute to inter-professional teachings
Assist with the planning and organisation of new starters/ MDT student off duty and professional development.
Assist with the planning and organisation of the nurses attending Further Education Institutes
Maintain clinical competence, skills and knowledge by regularly working with a range of Cardiology patients.
Assist staff to obtain an accredited level of training within Practice and Professional Development by completing relevant university modules.
Regularly review/update teaching materials - amend as indicated by evidence/research.
Participate in wider education activities within the cardiology department.
Maintain competency records to an excellent standard to provide assurance
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for Practice and Professional Development within the Cardiology directorate. The role is multifaceted but its primary functions are:
To develop new and maintain staff competencies through the use of theory and clinical training experiences
To support the further professional development of permanent staff members
To support and develop the MDT students based in Cardiology
To introduce new practices and equipment into the Unit
As this role has been newly created we are looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to develop the role and the hours may be flexible to deliver real time teaching in the clinical area.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for Practice and Professional Development within the Cardiology directorate. The role is multifaceted but its primary functions are:
To develop new and maintain staff competencies through the use of theory and clinical training experiences
To support the further professional development of permanent staff members
To support and develop the MDT students based in Cardiology
To introduce new practices and equipment into the Unit
As this role has been newly created we are looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to develop the role and the hours may be flexible to deliver real time teaching in the clinical area.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse RGN/AHP/ Current NMC /HCPC registration
- Relevant area of practice certifiacate
- Teaching & assessing/mentorship certificate
- Specialist nursing diploma in area of practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6
- Operational management experience in relevant area of practice
- Demonstrable staff development experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinician
- Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting relevant area of practice provision
- Demonstrates innovative approaches to the delivery of healthcare
- Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication - written / verbal
- Excellent presentational / teaching skills
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse RGN/AHP/ Current NMC /HCPC registration
- Relevant area of practice certifiacate
- Teaching & assessing/mentorship certificate
- Specialist nursing diploma in area of practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6
- Operational management experience in relevant area of practice
- Demonstrable staff development experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinician
- Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting relevant area of practice provision
- Demonstrates innovative approaches to the delivery of healthcare
- Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication - written / verbal
- Excellent presentational / teaching skills
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working
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).
