Clinical Educator (Clinical Academy)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinical Educator to work with the established Clinical Academy at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust. The Clinical Academy brings together faculty members providing or considering accredited courses that the Trust develops and implements.

The Academy currently develops 500 registered professionals annually, with plans to increase this to 1500. To support this expansion, the role involves enhancing existing programmes and developing new course modules in collaboration with clinical specialists.

The post is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and involves cross-site work.

Candidates should have experience in teaching, mentoring, and assessing staff, along with a post-registration teaching/mentorship qualification. The role requires delivering clinical skills training and facilitating learning around deteriorating patients, ABCDE assessments, and acute clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

(Refer to attached JD and Person Spec for detailed description)

Responsibilities include working within professional registers (NMC), supporting faculty in delivering courses, facilitating ongoing development for healthcare professionals, and supporting simulation-based learning. The role also involves supporting staff with capability issues, developing expertise in academic misconduct issues, and fostering a culture of continuous professional development (CPD).

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. We promote a positive work environment through our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, which include staff networks and programs aimed at improving representation, widening access, enhancing staff experiences, and mainstreaming equality.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code or relevant HCPC standards and Trust policies.
• Demonstrate current clinical knowledge, especially in clinical skills related to deteriorating patients and ABCDE assessments.
• Support students in clinical settings, promoting their practice development.
• Support the advancement of clinical knowledge and skills using approved assessment procedures.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, encouraging a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues at all levels.

Education and Research

• Facilitate ongoing learning and development for healthcare professionals.
• Support education around clinical deterioration and simulation-based learning.
• Develop educational programs, support career development, and assist in clinical competency development.
• Support staff in academic misconduct issues and foster a CPD environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• NMC/HCPC Registration (Adult)
• Degree and postgraduate qualifications relevant to clinical expertise
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification
• Masters or equivalent
• Willingness to pursue further teaching qualifications

Experience

• Proven clinical and management skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary working, quality initiatives, teaching, mentoring, assessment, and audit
• Experience in interprofessional education and HEI teaching

Knowledge and Skills

• Innovative practice education solutions
• Evidence-based practice utilization
• Advanced IT skills, including Learning Management Systems like Moodle
• Research awareness and understanding of the NMC Code

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work clinically and deliver high standards of patient care
• Enthusiasm for multi-professional education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Lead Nurse Post Registration, Clinical Education

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum plus HCAS (pro rata for part-time)

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