Clinical Practice Educator ACCT Education Team Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Are you a registered ODP/ Theatre Nurse with a passion for Education and supporting others?

If the answer is yes, then this could be the opportunity you are looking for…

Here at RCHT, the Anaesthetic, Critical Care and Theatres (ACCT) education team offer high-quality support for students and new starters with bespoke training sessions, working alongside colleagues in the clinical setting to enhance skills and competence and deliver mandatory training across the care group. The team is also involved in exciting projects and leads on clinical partnership modules to support safe and effective patient care and staff career development.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner to the post of Clinical Practice Educator for Theatres and Anaesthetics.

The appointed candidate will work with the Lead Educator for the care group and other clinical managers within a friendly, flexible, and dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordination and support of all staff, preceptees, and new starters joining RCHT Theatres, Anaesthetics, and/or Recovery team.
2. Coordination and support of all non-medical pre-registration students undergoing learning placements at RCHT.
3. Work in coordination with the rest of the Practice Educator team to support and develop ongoing training for the Anaesthetic/Theatres / Recovery teams.
4. Ensure training and development needs for registered and un-registered staff groups are reviewed, evaluated, and met.
5. Provide classroom teaching for registered and unregistered staff.
6. Provide clinical supervision/teaching within specialty setting for registered and unregistered staff.
7. Provide education support and training for registered nurses/AHPs without prior clinical expertise in anaesthetics/theatres / recovery (including shadowing in clinical settings).
8. Liaison with the relevant Higher Education Institute(s) to ensure that placement requirements are being met.
9. Support and development of mentors in practice.
10. Provision of clinically based education within specific acute ward areas supporting pre-registration students/ preceptees/ registered nurses and unregistered staff.
11. Work with the wider ACCT education team to streamline and coordinate teaching sessions across the care group and trust.
12. The individual may be required to perform clinical duties across Theatres when required by the care group / trust.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. Our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million, and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations – including NHS Kernow and NHS England – to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical, and specialist services to around 500,000 – which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges, and universities (including adult education), it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

1. Identity Checks
2. Professional registration and qualification checks
3. Employment history and reference checks
4. Occupational Health clearance
5. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
6. Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024.

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