Job summary
The clinical practice educator will work collaboratively with the senior sisters/matron within the CRCU to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care.
She/he will facilitate continuing education, training and professional development for all CRCU nursing staff .and promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
She/he will develop and participate in education programmes to ensure that nursing staff acquire the professional standards and competencies when caring for people.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high standards of evidenced based care for patients and their families
- To provide skilled nursing care and supervision of the nursing team in delivering an effective service.
- To continue personal professional development and be responsible for developing others.
- To demonstrate sound leadership and managerial skills.
About us
Critical Care at Dorset County Hospital has 12 beds which are used flexibly to provide high quality patient care for both level 3 and level 2 critically ill patients. Providing care for adults and paediatrics from all specialities, with a large range of conditions.
We are currently developing an expansion of our Critical Care Services as part of the Government's New Hospital Programme and in 2025/26 we plan to move into a new purpose built 24 bedded Unit. We will initially increase our critical care beds to 12, supported by a 4 bedded enhanced care service with the aim of increasing to 24 beds over the next 15 years. We are also planning to introduce a digital technology service. Both these projects are in the development stage and a successful applicant will be pivotal in shaping the changes and planning for the future with regard to layout, workforce and innovations.
The successful applicant will be offered an orientation programme from the practice educator team and will be provided with mentorship and coaching from a member of the Band 7 team. The post holder will also be encouraged to expand their role within the limits of their Professional status and attend additional educational opportunities within the Department and Trust.
We understand that fitting a social life and managing family time can be challenging when dedicating yourself to a Nursing career therefore Flexible working and working patterns will be considered where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical practice educator will work collaboratively with the senior sisters/matron within the CRCU to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care.
She/he will facilitate continuing education, training and professional development for all CRCU nursing staff .and promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
She/he will develop and participate in education programmes to ensure that nursing staff acquire the professional standards and competencies when caring for people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical practice educator will work collaboratively with the senior sisters/matron within the CRCU to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care.
She/he will facilitate continuing education, training and professional development for all CRCU nursing staff .and promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
She/he will develop and participate in education programmes to ensure that nursing staff acquire the professional standards and competencies when caring for people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of critical care course
Desirable
- Completion of a teaching qualification
skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- evidence of an area of interest
Experience
Essential
- Registered nurse and 4 years experience in critical care (min)
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of critical care course
Desirable
- Completion of a teaching qualification
skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- evidence of an area of interest
Experience
Essential
- Registered nurse and 4 years experience in critical care (min)
Desirable
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).
