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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You must have UK NMC registration, recent acute clinical experience as an educator or supervisor, relevant qualifications, and a flexible approach to support diverse learners.
  • You will support post-registration education, staff induction, and continuous professional development, deliver clinical training, and collaborate with teams to enhance patient-focused care and service development.

Requirements

  • It is essential that you hold a current UK Professional Registration with NMC and are able to work in the UK.
  • You must have recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment as a preceptor, educator, assessor or supervisor.
  • You will have evidence of professional qualifications and UK registration with the Nursing and Midwifery regulatory body and ongoing development and should hold a teaching or assessing qualification.
  • We are looking for staff with a skillset, experience and willingness to support learners and staff from a variety of professional groups/backgrounds.
  • With a flexible and adaptable approach you will act as a resource and role model within the clinical areas.

Responsibilities

  • - Supporting the post-registration education and development of staff
  • - Supporting the provision of education and development for students and nursing apprentices
  • - Supporting staff with induction & preceptorship
  • - Supporting continuous professional development via learning needs analysis
  • - Supporting internationally recruited colleagues
  • - Providing clinical skill training including venepuncture and cannulation
  • - Delivering education packages including the acute illness management course, making every contact count and human factors
  • - Working collaboratively with multi-professional teams, higher education institutes and stakeholder organisations
  • - Supporting and empowering both the current and future workforce
  • - Equipping staff with the necessary skills, values and behaviours to deliver new and innovative models of compassionate patient-focused care
  • - Welcoming new ideas enabling active participation in service development and leadership
  • - Developing and delivering the education strategy in partnership with clinical areas and senior clinical educators
  • - Leading on an education objective and sharing practice, developments and feedback
  • - Reviewing progress against both corporate and divisional objectives
  • - Enhancing training and support to achieve positive experiences and influence recruitment and retention

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Clinical Educator in this position?

The primary role of a Clinical Educator is to support the post-registration education and development of staff in a clinical setting, as well as occasionally providing education for nursing students and apprentices.

Is it necessary to have recent experience in an acute clinical environment?

Yes, it is essential to have recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment as a preceptor, educator, assessor, or supervisor.

What qualifications are required for the Clinical Educator position?

Candidates must hold a current UK Professional Registration with the NMC, evidence of professional qualifications, and ideally a teaching or assessing qualification.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional clinical education team that collaborates with multi-professional teams, higher education institutes, and stakeholder organizations.

Can I contribute to service development in this role?

Yes, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take an active role in service development and leadership within the education team.

What specific training and support will I provide in this role?

You will provide induction and preceptorship support, continuous professional development, clinical skill training (including venepuncture and cannulation), and deliver education packages.

Is there an emphasis on flexibility in this role?

Yes, a flexible and adaptable approach is essential, as you will need to support learners and staff from various professional backgrounds.

How can I contact someone for more information about this position?

You can contact Matron Victoria Power at 01484 343664 or via email at victoria.power@cht.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

What is the organization's size and reputation?

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, and it is known for its exceptional reputation for service delivery in secondary care services.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including acute, emergency, and elective care, across Calderdale and Huddersfield. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and ensures safety. Their purpose is to deliver excellent clinical services, enhance community well-being, and support continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.