Job summary
Our theatre education team is excited to announce a 12month fixed term post to cover Maternity leave.
There has never been a more exciting time to be part of theatre education at BRCH. Recognition of the highly skilled and complex work carried out in our department has identified the need for a dedicated education team who can provide consistent training and support to our committed, highly skilled theatre team. The role will be at the heart of these changes, helping us develop our team and services to meet the demands of our patients.
The post holder will have solid experience of working within a trauma centre/emergency theatre suite as well as demonstrable skills across a wide range of specialities particularly Trauma, Orthopaedics and General surgery. They will have experience of supporting learners in practice as well as excellent time management skills. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team is essential, as is initiative and a drive to maintain and improve patient care across the whole department.
The role provides excellent development opportunities for the right candidate. The wide remit of the team will find you working within recruitment, operational management and workforce planning. Educationally you will be supporting a wide variety of learners including students, newly qualified and internationally educated staff. The role will also see you developing teaching and support for our existing staff.
Main duties of the job
The role of Clinical Practice Educator is to develop and promote quality evidence based practice thereby ensuring the highest possible standard of patient care. The role is autonomous and self-directed but also requires close collaboration with other members of the departmental education team as well as the wider theatre team.
You will be responsible for supporting all new starters within the department but with a dedicated focus on those coming into Anaesthetics. You will work to develop their skills, knowledge, competence and confidence in the perioperative care of infants and children within this specialist area. The role also supports those involved in mentorship and clinical supervision providing advice and guidance and when necessary. You will work alongside departmental link nurses to provide quality placements to all students undertaking clinical placements within the department.
Collaborating with speciality leads and service managers you will engage, develop and support existing members of the team providing innovative educational content that assures the care we provide is of the highest quality. There is also the opportunity to work with hospital training teams as well as national groups involved in the delivery of paediatric surgical care.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner ODP/RN
- Mentoring and assessment qualification or working towards one
Desirable
- Degree in appropriate field of practice
- Post Graduate teaching qualification: PgCert/other study relating to education
- Qualification in Wellbeing Support/Mental Health First Aid or similar
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a paediatric theatre unit
- Possess expert skills and competency within relevant area of practice
- Experience of educating in the clinical environment as mentor/preceptor
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical practice development/education
- Knowledge and understanding of key departmental targets
- Knowledge of current issues within theatre education both departmentally and nationally
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Registered Practitoner ODP/RN
- Proven ability to mentor and assess
- Excellent role model
- Innovative and creative with a commitment to practice development and policy change
- Commitment to the delivery and development of high quality perioperative care
- Understanding of the importance of wellbeing and supportive processes inherent in the role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and on initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical audit and experience of the process
Person Specification
Training & Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner ODP/RN
- Mentoring and assessment qualification or working towards one
Desirable
- Degree in appropriate field of practice
- Post Graduate teaching qualification: PgCert/other study relating to education
- Qualification in Wellbeing Support/Mental Health First Aid or similar
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a paediatric theatre unit
- Possess expert skills and competency within relevant area of practice
- Experience of educating in the clinical environment as mentor/preceptor
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical practice development/education
- Knowledge and understanding of key departmental targets
- Knowledge of current issues within theatre education both departmentally and nationally
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Registered Practitoner ODP/RN
- Proven ability to mentor and assess
- Excellent role model
- Innovative and creative with a commitment to practice development and policy change
- Commitment to the delivery and development of high quality perioperative care
- Understanding of the importance of wellbeing and supportive processes inherent in the role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and on initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical audit and experience of the process
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Coastguard Theatres- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
