Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team as a Clinical Teaching Fellow (Adult Nursing) .
The Clinical Teaching Fellow is a joint appointment between the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, and York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will play an important role in the development and delivery of teaching to nursing students on the University of York's education programmes.
The role of the Clinical Teaching Fellow (Adult Nursing) is to support the learning and development of students on the University of York nursing programmes in academic and clinical environments, strengthening the partnership between the Trust and University of York, ensuring an exceptional student experience, and positively contributing to the future healthcare professional workforce.
Main duties of the job
Based at the University of York for 22.5 hours a week, you will join an established, experienced team of educators who facilitate innovative, research-informed teaching to develop their learners into competent and confident Registered Nurses.
Spending the other 15 hours a week within York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you will work alongside Student Nurses and within the wider health care team to strengthen and reinforce links between theory and practice. The role will also involve supporting the preceptorship process, enabling our students to transition to registered healthcare professionals, working alongside the Preceptorship Team.
There will be ongoing training for you to learn and develop your teaching skills as well as keeping up to date with evidence based clinical knowledge.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Current registration with NMC as a Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare
- Recognised teaching certificate, e.g. ILS/ALS instructor, GIC course, ENB 998, Cert Ed, PGCE
Desirable
- Working towards a Masters level qualification in nursing or relevant professional subject or PhD in relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience
Experience and knowledge required
Essential
- At least significant post registration experience in a clinical setting
- Experience of facilitating learning, teaching and assessment in clinical practice
- Knowledge of NMC standards for student supervision and assessment and delivery of safe and effective learning experiences for nursing students in practice
- Experience of mentoring/supervising pre-registration healthcare students in practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Practice Education / Learning Facilitator
- Detailed knowledge and experience of evidence-informed teaching, learning and assessment strategies for clinical skills development in nursing programmes
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to assess and support students, mentors, and educators in complex decisions relating to student placements, competence and fitness to practice
- Ability to overcome barriers to communication by utilising persuasive and negotiating skills, with the ability motivate and influence others
Desirable
- Proven skills in delivery, facilitation and development of education programmes
Aptitude and personal qualities
Essential
- Creativity, initiative and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Current registration with NMC as a Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare
- Recognised teaching certificate, e.g. ILS/ALS instructor, GIC course, ENB 998, Cert Ed, PGCE
Desirable
- Working towards a Masters level qualification in nursing or relevant professional subject or PhD in relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience
Experience and knowledge required
Essential
- At least significant post registration experience in a clinical setting
- Experience of facilitating learning, teaching and assessment in clinical practice
- Knowledge of NMC standards for student supervision and assessment and delivery of safe and effective learning experiences for nursing students in practice
- Experience of mentoring/supervising pre-registration healthcare students in practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Practice Education / Learning Facilitator
- Detailed knowledge and experience of evidence-informed teaching, learning and assessment strategies for clinical skills development in nursing programmes
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to assess and support students, mentors, and educators in complex decisions relating to student placements, competence and fitness to practice
- Ability to overcome barriers to communication by utilising persuasive and negotiating skills, with the ability motivate and influence others
Desirable
- Proven skills in delivery, facilitation and development of education programmes
Aptitude and personal qualities
Essential
- Creativity, initiative and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
