Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking Clinical Educator to join the excellent Training and Education department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Within a changing context of multi professional education, the successful candidate will design, deliver and evaluate specific training courses related to aspects of mandatory and specialist training, and patient safety/risk management. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting induction packages for health care assistants and newly qualified staff. The candidate will also be involved in the provision of teaching for overseas nurses and the pastoral support required for new staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered health care professional with at least 2 years' experience within an acute care setting. This is a fixed term post which may also be suitable for those considering a secondment opportunity.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For any enquiries or for further information, please contact Sara Willis Education Lead Continuing Professional Development
Closing date: 09.07.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For any enquiries or for further information, please contact Sara Willis Education Lead Continuing Professional Development
Closing date: 09.07.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years' post registration experience in healthcare profession involving direct patient contact.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical settings, preferably with experience of teaching practical skills at a range of levels.
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical care to individuals with critical and complex care needs (adults or children or both).
- Experience or involvement with simulation training.
- Experience of writing policies/guidelines.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to relate to a wide range of people including academic staff, medical undergraduate students as well as other levels of staff.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of providing leadership and managing in a clinical environment.
- IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of patient safety and risk issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. Registered General Nurse, ODP etc.
- Relevant recognised teaching/assessing qualification e.g. SLIP, PGCE.
Desirable
- Relevant healthcare degree.
Other requirements
Essential
- Available and willing to work flexible hours as and when the need arises. Available and willing to travel between sites.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years' post registration experience in healthcare profession involving direct patient contact.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical settings, preferably with experience of teaching practical skills at a range of levels.
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical care to individuals with critical and complex care needs (adults or children or both).
- Experience or involvement with simulation training.
- Experience of writing policies/guidelines.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to relate to a wide range of people including academic staff, medical undergraduate students as well as other levels of staff.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of providing leadership and managing in a clinical environment.
- IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of patient safety and risk issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. Registered General Nurse, ODP etc.
- Relevant recognised teaching/assessing qualification e.g. SLIP, PGCE.
Desirable
- Relevant healthcare degree.
Other requirements
Essential
- Available and willing to work flexible hours as and when the need arises. Available and willing to travel between sites.
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).
