Practice Educator

Job overview

We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Clinical Educator to join the current team on CTCCU.

In collaboration with the Practice Development nurse, the Clinical Educator will coordinate, plan and deliver the critical care foundation programme and other education programmes. The post holder will facilitate the development of clinical staff in the assessment of the care needs for all patients, ensuring that planned care is appropriate, implemented and evaluated.

The post holder will act as an effective clinical leader and role model to enhance the clinical competence and improve the fundamentals of care within Cardiothoracic Critical Care.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the education team, the Clinical Educator develops, delivers and evaluates educational programmes for new and existing nursing staff and nursing assistants within Cardiothoracic Critical Care. The post holder will be integral in the promotion of an environment that encourages learning and sustains the personal and professional development of staff. In collaboration with the Practice Development Nurse, the post holder coordinates the supervision, assessment and development of clinical skills of the nursing team.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible, as part of a team, for the delivery of education to new and current staff on the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit. This includes clinical teaching and formal teaching on the collaborative critical care foundation programme.

Person specification

Clinical / Education

• Two years experience within a critical care environment at band 5
• Possession of a critical care course at level 6 or level 7
• Possession of a mentoring qualification or practice assessor supervisor qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Postgraduate certificate in practice education

COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Vacancy Closures

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period

This post is subject to a six month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to medical staff or executive appointments.

Referencing

When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. If you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last manager.

Next Steps

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within two weeks. The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.