Ward Based Clinical Educator - Vascular Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 ward based clinical educator to join our friendly and dynamic team at the Manchester Vascular Centre.

We are looking for an experienced nurse who have thorough knowledge in care of vascular patients, ability to focus on the delivery of high caliber care; efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources to ensure and improve standards within the clinical environment.

We are a 46 bedded regional unit specialising in vascular surgery. You will need to display excellent communication skills and experience of leading a team and working autonomously is essential.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively the post holder will develop and deliver clinical education programmes.

Promote an environment that encourages learning and sustains personal and professional staff development.

To be a clinical expert to provide "hands on" supervision of staff in clinical practice to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.

Undertake training needs analyses to inform a training plan which utilises both internal and external education resources.

Provide governance in relation to mandatory and speciality specific education and training and preceptorship.

Lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of multi-professional learning programmes

Ensure the delivery of local induction for new staff.

Provide competency based clinical skills assessment and feedback.

Support career development through the provision of career conversations

Provide coaching / guidance to less experienced staff.

Identify potential continued professional development (CPD) opportunities and support individuals and teams to access to these.

Teach/present to multi-professional groups.

Develop and maintain a training database.

Produce a range of reports.

Promote a positive culture to support psychological safety for all staff and learners.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Date posted

06 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

Reference number

349-MRI-7129256

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Need to be able to attend interview face-to-face

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty & Evidence of level 3 studies
  • Extensive relevant post registration experience. some of which must be within relevant clinical setting
  • Evidence of prefessional leadership leading to innovation in practice
  • Vascular Experience

Desirable

  • Previous Education Experience
  • Experience of clinical audits & Experience of research activities
Person Specification

Need to be able to attend interview face-to-face

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty & Evidence of level 3 studies
  • Extensive relevant post registration experience. some of which must be within relevant clinical setting
  • Evidence of prefessional leadership leading to innovation in practice
  • Vascular Experience

Desirable

  • Previous Education Experience
  • Experience of clinical audits & Experience of research activities

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Vincy Wilson

Vincy.wilson@mft.nhs.uk

01612764055

Date posted

06 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

Reference number

349-MRI-7129256

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Supporting documents

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