Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join the Lowton ward team. The Clinical Nurse Educator role is designed to influence the quality of the clinical learning environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for the staff on Lowton ward.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Educator role is designed to influence the quality of the clinical learning environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for the staff on Lowton ward. The role will involve:
- Working closely with new starters on their supernumerary period, facilitating induction, preceptor ship, mandatory updates and continuing professional development for all levels of ward staff.
- You will undertake clinical nursing practice working alongside individual staff members and teams, providing supervision, teaching and assessment of competence.
- To promote within the organisation, a positive learning environment that ensures the delivery of best practice.
- Support the delivery of clinical skill training.
- Work with clinical teams to ensure there is appropriate work based learning in all areas which offer appropriate learning opportunities for supporting and developing learners.
- To support all nursing staff and allied health professionals in their professional and personal development.
- Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of current/new programmes of education/training.
- Contributes to the local implementation of the Nursing, Midwifery, Therapy and Care Staff Strategy in liaison with wider nursing and Professional Practice team.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Assists in the implementation of evidence-based practice through the development of clinical skills.-To promote a positive learning environment that ensures the delivery of best practice.-Support with the integration of supernumerary Band 5 staff by working closely with individuals in the clinical area and supervise practice.-Support Band 5 staff with the completion of the step competency documentation.-Work with clinical teams to ensure there is appropriate work-based learning in all areas which offer appropriate learning opportunities for supporting and developing learners.-Support the delivery of clinical skills training.-To support all staff in their professional and personal development-Participate in the design, implementation and evaluate current/new programmes of education/training.-To act as a professional role model who leads by example in regard to attitudes, behaviours, conduct and appearance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Assists in the implementation of evidence-based practice through the development of clinical skills.-To promote a positive learning environment that ensures the delivery of best practice.-Support with the integration of supernumerary Band 5 staff by working closely with individuals in the clinical area and supervise practice.-Support Band 5 staff with the completion of the step competency documentation.-Work with clinical teams to ensure there is appropriate work-based learning in all areas which offer appropriate learning opportunities for supporting and developing learners.-Support the delivery of clinical skills training.-To support all staff in their professional and personal development-Participate in the design, implementation and evaluate current/new programmes of education/training.-To act as a professional role model who leads by example in regard to attitudes, behaviours, conduct and appearance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP degree level or equivalent
- Practice Assessor Prepared on new NMC standards for student supervision and assessment
- Mentorship qualification, Practice Assessor or AHP clinical educator
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Simulation Training
- Teaching and Assessing course
- Previous experience in teaching or mentoring in clinical setting
- Experience of working in acute ward environment
- Formal Teaching and assessing course (Coaching or Mentoring qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in the acute setting
- Evidence of supporting and assessing learners in the clinical setting
- Experience of working on own and as a member of a team
- Experience of facilitating change
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures
- Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning
- Experience in a theatre setting
- Experience of delivering teaching in a classroom setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- IT literate, working knowledge of MS Office and Windows systems
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritse workload
- High standard of clinical skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Simulation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of high level of clinical knowledge and skills
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Up to date knowledge of Preceptorship standards and requirements
- Understanding and experience of research and audit
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of Theatre education requirements
- Understanding of overseas nursing pathway
- Knowledge of Trainee Nursing Associates pathway
- Knowledge of apprenticeship pathways relevant to health care
- Awareness of Return to Acute Nursing programme
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of clinical skills training / competencies
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Practice Assessor Prepared on new NMC standards for student supervision and assessment
- Able travel independently across Trust
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP degree level or equivalent
- Practice Assessor Prepared on new NMC standards for student supervision and assessment
- Mentorship qualification, Practice Assessor or AHP clinical educator
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Simulation Training
- Teaching and Assessing course
- Previous experience in teaching or mentoring in clinical setting
- Experience of working in acute ward environment
- Formal Teaching and assessing course (Coaching or Mentoring qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in the acute setting
- Evidence of supporting and assessing learners in the clinical setting
- Experience of working on own and as a member of a team
- Experience of facilitating change
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures
- Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning
- Experience in a theatre setting
- Experience of delivering teaching in a classroom setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- IT literate, working knowledge of MS Office and Windows systems
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritse workload
- High standard of clinical skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Simulation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of high level of clinical knowledge and skills
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Up to date knowledge of Preceptorship standards and requirements
- Understanding and experience of research and audit
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of Theatre education requirements
- Understanding of overseas nursing pathway
- Knowledge of Trainee Nursing Associates pathway
- Knowledge of apprenticeship pathways relevant to health care
- Awareness of Return to Acute Nursing programme
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of clinical skills training / competencies
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Practice Assessor Prepared on new NMC standards for student supervision and assessment
- Able travel independently across Trust
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
