Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
We are delighted to announce that we have a vacancy for a Clinical Educator to join Ward 78 at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our nursing team.
Are you a Registered Paediatric Nurse with evidence of teaching, have three years post registration experience, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/education?
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to work independently and will provide high quality educational support to our registered and non-registered workforce including our new starters. You will be committed to improving quality of care and patient experience. The role is challenging and interesting with the opportunity to expand and develop your own knowledge and skills within a supportive team.
You will be responsible for the upkeep of mandatory training within the ward, ensuring that the staff have the clinical skills they need to ensure patient safety. You will support the staff with aspects of continuous professional development and have an oversight of staff appraisals and revalidations. You will work closely alongside the ward manager to assist in quality improvement initiatives.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Child) / RSCN
* Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
* Qualified to function as mentor for pre-registration students
* Teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
* Competent in use of IT and computer skills
* Substantial experience in relevant area, post registration experience
* Evidence of professional leadership leading to innovation in practice
* Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi-agency working
* Experience of internal or external teaching
* Implementation of audit/research recommendations
* Evidence of implementing a service development/change
* Experience of clinical audit
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
* Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
* Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
* Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
* Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
* Proven workload management of self and of others
* Proven ability to problem solve
* Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
* Effective organisational skills
* Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills
* Awareness of Clinical Governance process
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job details
Ward 78, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Permanent
Full-time
Reference number: 349-MCH-6706655
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