Clinical Education Lead

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities1. To lead the Clinical Education team and be responsible for line management activities including but not limited to absence management, budget approval, recruitment and retention.2. The postholder will be required to lead the delivery of the clinicalcompetencies outlined in NCH&Cs clinical competency and skills framework, through the creation, updating and facilitation of learning packages and workshops.3. The postholder will ensure that the requirements of NMC,HCPC and other professional bodies are adhered to and that evidence is collated for the annual Quality Education Audit.

4. Demonstrate highly developed specialist clinical education knowledge,underpinned by theory and experience, and be a resource for cliniciansacross NCH&C particularly in specialist areas.5. To lead on the development of new education including clinical skills training in response to the local strategies and the Integrated Workforce Plan, beresponsive to urgent and sometimes at short notice requests for trainingneeds.6. To lead, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of an organisational standard for preceptorship and lead on the delivery of the programme to preceptees.7. Lead on the delivery of clinical skills training to meet the NCH&Cs Clinical Competency framework to both new and existing apprentice staff, and other clinical staff and ensure training packages are up to date and based on best evidence based practice.8. To co-create the training needs analysis for continuous professionaldevelopment and CPD clinical funding plan with the Head of ClinicalEducation and Research and be responsible in monitoring and marketing the CPD portfolio and support learners accessing it.9. Facilitate the implementation of Collaborative Learning and other placement models, which support student / learner experience and learning opportunities within placement.10. To lead on placement provision for pre-registration learners, apprentices and post graduate learners including the collation and monitoring of placement experiences and submission of placement hours as required and requested.11. To facilitate meetings with academic leads and managers to ensure apprentices and trainees are meeting relevant professional and academic standards and proficiency development.12. Lead on the collation of feedback from learners and create reports on feedback received and actions taken. To assist in evaluations to inform the provision of future appropriate education and learning programmes pre and post graduate.13. Provide support with the Clinical Education team to Placement Supervisors /Assessors, Practice Educators and Preceptors to make decisions relating to student placements, and competence and fitness for practice.14. Lead on the facilitation of drop in support sessions and extra clinical sessions to support apprentices and learners in practice.15. Support the development and implementation of innovative and creative projects with the HOCE&R.16. Responsible for putting in place the support required for all new apprentices and new unregistered staff to acquire the Care Certificate and be supported through their Apprenticeship programme.17. To assist the temporary worker service with clinical advice, interview availability and revalidation leadership.18. To provide staff with appropriate information, advice and guidance relating to the learning opportunities provided within the Trust19. To receive and appropriately log any issues or concerns raised by staff and help to ensure that these are resolved effectively and within an appropriate timeframe.20. To prepare accurate and precise reports, both verbal and written and be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive information including statistical information relating to clinical education pertaining to the clinicaleducation agenda.21. To base training on relevant national and local information, policies, and guidelines with research based practice. keeping up to date with newdevelopments occurring nationally and regionally.22. Identify opportunities to maximise benefits and effectiveness of new information and information technologies23. Lead on the development and maintenance of the Nursing Clinical supervisor and assessor and AHP Practice Educator databases.24. Work in partnership to ensure that education is embedded in clinical practice across disciplines and with stakeholders.25. Be able to present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information tolarge groups. This could include the sharing of material or facilitation ofdiscussion points requiring the use of developed skills such as persuasionand motivation, this may be combined with challenge where there are barriers of understanding to overcome or, where the audience need advice to be guided to a point of acceptance by negotiation.26. To maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with NMC professional guidelines27. To provide support with the other clinical educators for those supervising and mentoring students on pre-registration programmes.28. Be able to demonstrate own clinical skills to learners.29. To provide training and support in developing the role of the practice assessor and supervisor through blended learning methods, which supports the practitioners ability to support others within the clinical environment.30. To work with HEIs, other organisations, the ICS and other key training personnel in contributing to the development of a collaborative clinicaleducation environment to meet patient need and system objectives.Organisational Responsibilities: Lead the clinical education team according to the behavioural framework To ensure that there is a model of support for learners undertaking thepractical clinical skills courses to embed their learning in practice. Authorise budgetary expenses in line with delegated authority for theClinical Education team within NCHC. Promote widening participation through excellence in practice, education, research, professional activity. To work in collaboration with the talent for care team and support services Demonstrate and facilitate the safe use of educational resources/equipment. Manage the process for the maintenance of records of preceptors andeducators, registers and assessments. Work with managers to implement procedures for dealing with lapsedregistration. Establish close working relationships with the professional and clinical leads within the Trust and across the ICS. Support NCH&C and UEA relating to disciplinary issues related to the registration and Apprentice workforce. To assist in the development of the NHS education and leadershipstrategy/professional framework. To ensure that all clinical areas have access to education anddevelopment. To develop protocols, competencies, policies and Standard operatingprocedures which support the clinical effectiveness of staff and developand maintain relevant Education policies.Professional Development To maintain continuous professional development in line with Trust policy, theKnowledge and Skills Framework and professional bodies. To attend mandatory training, in-service and staff development training and further post registration training and courses of study relevant to the post. To comply with the N.M.C Code of professional Conduct, HCPC Code and other relevant guidance documents which support and maintain standards of professional practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education or Professional advocate course or equivalent qualification or experience in clinical education
• Leadership Qualification or evidence of continuing leadership development / support of staff ( at least degree level)

Desirable

• Masters in Education

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant clinical and academic educational knowledge of own profession and of other professions
• Ability to deliver training and facilitate learning in a complex setting with application of current teaching techniques
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in managing a healthcare budget or equivalent
• Ability to successfully plan delivery of objectives within allocated resources and timescales
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• People management skills including coaching and leadership theory
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate at a high level with a variety of stakeholders

Desirable

• Good analytical, numerical and statistical skills
• Knowledge of digital application to educational environment and training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading teams and line managing staff
• Experience of working in the clinical learning environment as a clinical assessor, private educator or equivalent
• Significant or broad-based clinical experience
• Recent evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Experience of teaching and facilitation of clinical skills to a wide range of staff within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Theoretical practical experience of service improvement
• Experience in course and curriculum design

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• High level ability to work with colleagues at all levels and provide support, encouragement and leadership
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and evidence of being a positive role mode
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst maintaining team approach
• Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Ability to motivate and develop effective teams

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).