Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Paediatric Emergency Department at the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital for a Band 6 Clinical Educator. The department is a busy inner city major trauma centre and sees around 50,000 children a year.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Ward Manager and the senior nursing team to ensure all staff, particularly new starters are supported to learn and develop new specialist skills.
This is an exciting prospect for an organised knowledgeable nurse proficient in caring for children in emergency settings and their families who wishes to gain further leadership and education/teaching experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in collaboration Ward Manager with particular focus on:
Working alongside PED's Band 7 Clinical Educator to establish a training programme for the department that meets national standards and targets.
Training and education, for staff, patients and carers.
Supporting classroom teaching.
Working alongside the RMCH's education team becoming involved in the teaching of AIMs and trust induction.
Leadership and professional role modelling through preparation and coordination, complex communication, challenging practice as required and celebrating achievement as it occurs.
Review of pathways to identify training needs of staff and ensure appropriate education.
Review of local guidelines and protocols to ensure up to date and accessible to staff.
To continue to review and update the education strategy to ensure appropriate knowledge and skills of staff.
To participate in teaching/ training for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital "New Staff Induction Programme.
Supporting the ward manager to ensure quality, safety and patient experience.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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 Guidethat 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
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 Guidethat 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) / RSCN
- Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
- Evidence of level 3 studies
- Qualified to function as mentor for pre registration students
- Relevant teaching qualification
Desirable
- Appropriate management or leadership course
Training and Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience with significant experience within relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
- Evidence of multidisciplinary / multiagency working.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical research activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically competent in named clinical area
- Awareness off clinical governance process
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Proven workload management of self and of others
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Effective organisational skill
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
- IT/Word processing skills
Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) / RSCN
- Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
- Evidence of level 3 studies
- Qualified to function as mentor for pre registration students
- Relevant teaching qualification
Desirable
- Appropriate management or leadership course
Training and Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience with significant experience within relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
- Evidence of multidisciplinary / multiagency working.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical research activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically competent in named clinical area
- Awareness off clinical governance process
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Proven workload management of self and of others
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Effective organisational skill
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
- IT/Word processing skills
Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
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).
