Job summary
We have 2 opportunities for a highly motivated registered professionals to join the clinical education team within the corporate division.
The clinical education team is a friendly, supportive, professional integrated team who works collaboratively with multi-professional teams, higher education institutes and stake holder organisations to influence and shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We aim to support and empower both the current and future workforce to ensure our staff are equipped with the necessary skills, values and behaviours to deliver new and innovative models of compassionate patient-focused care.
We are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas enabling the successful candidates to take an active role in service development and leadership.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with the existing team to develop and deliver an education strategy in partnership with the clinical areas and senior clinical educators to deliver ward/department based education.
These posts are specifically to support the post-registration education provision.
In addition each clinical educator (CE) will lead on a corporate objective and will form part of the CE group which will share practice; developments and feedback with each other and review progress against both corporate and divisional objectives.
The successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to work alongside students, new recruits and existing staff to enhance training and support, which will result in positive experiences and influence recruitment and retention.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact the Senior Clinical Educators on 01484 343664 or Matron Victoria Power on the above number or through the hospital switchboard.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical educator you will be expected to:
- Have a passion for education
- Have experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students
- Respond to local and Trust wide training needs including OSCE preparation for international nurses, preceptorship and supporting apprentices including trainee nursing associates.
- Provide opportunities for professional development
- Support Trust wide clinical training needs
- Support placement areas to provide excellent learning experiences for all healthcare learners on clinical placements
- Support staff to complete training and competency assessments
Team working is essential and the individual should have an adaptable attitude, use their initiative, and have good clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical educator you will be expected to:
- Have a passion for education
- Have experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students
- Respond to local and Trust wide training needs including OSCE preparation for international nurses, preceptorship and supporting apprentices including trainee nursing associates.
- Provide opportunities for professional development
- Support Trust wide clinical training needs
- Support placement areas to provide excellent learning experiences for all healthcare learners on clinical placements
- Support staff to complete training and competency assessments
Team working is essential and the individual should have an adaptable attitude, use their initiative, and have good clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
- Recognised teaching and assessing skills
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Qualification
Desirable
- Degree in health care
- Formal Professional Education qualification
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in the acute care setting.
- Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work.
- Experience of delivering training packages
- Knowledge of clinical education developments
- Experience of presenting
Desirable
- Experience and facilitation of change management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent education in relevant field
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification or working towards it
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
- Recognised teaching and assessing skills
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Qualification
Desirable
- Degree in health care
- Formal Professional Education qualification
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in the acute care setting.
- Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work.
- Experience of delivering training packages
- Knowledge of clinical education developments
- Experience of presenting
Desirable
- Experience and facilitation of change management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent education in relevant field
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification or working towards it
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).
