Clinical Educator- Theatres and PACU

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Our Values

• We are KIND
• We are OPEN
• We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to expand and develop our Theatre and PACU clinical education team. As we look to grow our education team we are looking for somebody with at least 3 years theatre and/or PACU experience. We would be really interested to hear from Operating Department Practitioners and Anaesthetic Nurses with experience in working in anaesthetics, as well as those with scrub and PACU experience. You will work as part of our theatre education team to contribute to devising, developing, delivering and evaluating plans of education, competency-based training programs and support activities relating to clinical practice education, training and development, and multi-professional team working. You will support all nursing staff and operating department practitioners, registered and non-registered, working across the wider in the theatre and PACU environment. Our education team in theatres and PACU collaborate across all hospital sites in our trust, we are looking for 2 band 6 Clinical educators, one will be based on the East coast (Scarborough and Bridlington) and one based at York. There will be an element of cross-site working required to meet the service needs.

Main duties of the job

To develop and deliver core and additional clinical skills and training programmes across all Theatre and PACU Care Group Surgery settings, demonstrating a sound teaching approach utilising mixed media, simulation, and creating a positive learning environment that supports the training needs of the service and organisation. The post holder will be required to plan and organise the training equipment and book training dates and venues as appropriate in collaboration with colleagues within the wider teams.

Working for our organisation

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Person specification

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 3 years post registration experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting.
• Working with a wide range of professionals.
• Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice.

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration.
• Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience.
• Educated to degree level.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role.
• Evidence of CPD relevant to current role.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Practice experience across acute settings.
• Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse.