NHS
Job title:
Clinical Practice Educator
Company
NHS
Job description
Acorns Children’s Hospice are now looking for a Clinical Practice Educator to deliver training and education to clinical teams in our three hospicesAbout the RoleAt Acorns Childrens Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. Our aim at Acorns is to help families feel equipped to cope at every stage of their childs life with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional and practical support.Main duties of the jobAs a Clinical Practice Educator, you will:
- Support the development and delivery of an education plan that support Acorns strategy and workforce development
- Ensure that compliance with all mandatory training is achieved
- Act as the Resuscitation Officer for Acorns
- Supported Registered Manager in the onboarding of new starters
- Develop, deliver and evaluate digital and face-to-face learning packages
About You
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (or working towards)
- Registered healthcare professional
- Experience of creating, delivering and evaluating clinical training
- Excellent communication, presentation and written skills
About usWhat We Offer
- Up to £41,500 per annum
- 37.5hours per week
- Employee discounts from leading retailers
- Employee gym discount scheme
- Bike-to-Work scheme
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 18 DecemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.Date posted21 November 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£35,000 to £41,500 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberB0025-262127Job locationsAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust103 Oak Tree LaneSelly OakBirminghamB29 6HZAcorns Childrens Hospice350 Bath RoadWorcesterWR5 3EZAcorn Childrens HospiceWalstead RoadWalsallWS5 4NLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES1. Work with the Lead Practice Educator and Deputy Director of Care- Quality Assurance to support the development and delivery of an education plan that supports Acorns strategy and workforce development in order to meet the needs of children, families and individual team members.2. Demonstrate commitment through support to Registered Managers to ensure that compliance with all mandatory training is achieved.3. Act as the Resuscitation officer for Acorns developing and maintaining own skills as required for this role.4. Support Registered Managers in the onboarding of new starters (permanent and bank).5. Work with clinical teams across Acorns and externally to develop and deliver educational opportunities to ensure competence and confidence in complex care.6. Work with clinical teams to ensure clinical competency and skills development to support delivery of evidence-based care. This includes the ongoing development and review of the Acorns clinical competency process.7. As part of the Care Education Team, demonstrate our caring value by ensuring a responsive and flexible service that reacts to the changing needs of individual children and families and reflects the learning needs of staff and volunteers8. As part of the Care Education Team develop/ identify, deliver, and evaluate digital and face to face learning packages to meet identified learning needs including bespoke clinical skills including train the trainer sessions.9. Working with the Care education team, use the Acorns digital learning platform to monitor and analyse training and report on compliance.10. Act as a central point of contact to universities to enable student placements across Care Services and support the teams to mentor students updating and cascading relevant information and resources as required.11. Support the setting up of honorary contract arrangements and support individuals on placement at Acorns or externally12. Be courageous and act as a positive role model demonstrating professionalism. accountability and leadership to others and fostering a culture that promotes innovative learning and encourages reflection while challenging poor practice.13. Work collaboratively and attend/lead appropriate internal and external meetings and workgroups as agreed.14. Ensure appropriate links with research and governance to support safe and effective service.15. Maintain own clinical skills through identified learning opportunities in liaison with the line manager.16. As a trusted colleague, support the provision and facilitation of clinical supervision and reflective learning across all sites.17. Maintain professional registration through revalidation.18. Be curious and use research and professional networking to advise on changes in clinical practice and contribute to policy development.19. Maintain knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and ensure appropriate steps are facilitated through effective multi-professional agencies. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES1. Work with the Lead Practice Educator and Deputy Director of Care- Quality Assurance to support the development and delivery of an education plan that supports Acorns strategy and workforce development in order to meet the needs of children, families and individual team members.2. Demonstrate commitment through support to Registered Managers to ensure that compliance with all mandatory training is achieved.3. Act as the Resuscitation officer for Acorns developing and maintaining own skills as required for this role.4. Support Registered Managers in the onboarding of new starters (permanent and bank).5. Work with clinical teams across Acorns and externally to develop and deliver educational opportunities to ensure competence and confidence in complex care.6. Work with clinical teams to ensure clinical competency and skills development to support delivery of evidence-based care. This includes the ongoing development and review of the Acorns clinical competency process.7. As part of the Care Education Team, demonstrate our caring value by ensuring a responsive and flexible service that reacts to the changing needs of individual children and families and reflects the learning needs of staff and volunteers8. As part of the Care Education Team develop/ identify, deliver, and evaluate digital and face to face learning packages to meet identified learning needs including bespoke clinical skills including train the trainer sessions.9. Working with the Care education team, use the Acorns digital learning platform to monitor and analyse training and report on compliance.10. Act as a central point of contact to universities to enable student placements across Care Services and support the teams to mentor students updating and cascading relevant information and resources as required.11. Support the setting up of honorary contract arrangements and support individuals on placement at Acorns or externally12. Be courageous and act as a positive role model demonstrating professionalism. accountability and leadership to others and fostering a culture that promotes innovative learning and encourages reflection while challenging poor practice.13. Work collaboratively and attend/lead appropriate internal and external meetings and workgroups as agreed.14. Ensure appropriate links with research and governance to support safe and effective service.15. Maintain own clinical skills through identified learning opportunities in liaison with the line manager.16. As a trusted colleague, support the provision and facilitation of clinical supervision and reflective learning across all sites.17. Maintain professional registration through revalidation.18. Be curious and use research and professional networking to advise on changes in clinical practice and contribute to policy development.19. Maintain knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and ensure appropriate steps are facilitated through effective multi-professional agencies.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or working towards
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- EPALS instructor
- Recognised qualification in Education /teaching
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of creating delivering monitoring training and evaluating clinical training activities using blended learning
- Experience of supporting the change process
- Knowledge of Safeguarding children
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with Colleges/Universities
- Advanced respiratory skills
- Experience of Paediatric Palliative Care
- Experience of delivering care to for children with complex needs and disabilities
- Experience of working with children with complex care needs
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or working towards
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- EPALS instructor
- Recognised qualification in Education /teaching
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of creating delivering monitoring training and evaluating clinical training activities using blended learning
- Experience of supporting the change process
- Knowledge of Safeguarding children
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with Colleges/Universities
- Advanced respiratory skills
- Experience of Paediatric Palliative Care
- Experience of delivering care to for children with complex needs and disabilities
- Experience of working with children with complex care needs
Expected salary
£35000 – 41500 per year
Location
Birmingham – Walsall
Job date
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:19:12 GMT
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