Job summary
CNWL recognises the importance of clinical education in developing the workforce and delivering high-quality services. The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced Clinical Educators who work together across the trust to support all aspects of Clinical Education.
We are looking for a registered nurse with either a mental health or adult qualification. The deputy clinical educator core roles focus on supporting students, practice supervisors, practice assessors, and being able to work with staff at all levels to support their professional development.
The successful applicant will work with staff and students across all CNWL services, including London boroughs: Brent, K&C, Westminster, and Camden.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users when visiting clinical areas but will not be delivering direct clinical interventions. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course, patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings.
Interview date: 10th December 2024 @ Argo House, NW6 5FA
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
1. Pre-registration learner and Practice Supervisor/Assessor support and liaison with Higher Education Institutions regarding placement allocation.
2. Implementation of 'Safe learning environment charter.'
3. Supporting the professional development of all staff and teams within clinical teams through teaching, facilitation, and simulation.
4. Supporting staff to apply for and access Continuing Professional Development.
5. Supporting the recruitment and retention of students and staff, including facilitating the trust Healthcare support worker induction and Preceptorship programme.
6. IT is a key component of the clinical education team. Applicants must be competent with working online and using: Teams, Zoom, Mentimeter, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and any other computer-based platform.
About us
The CNWL Clinical Education team provides a key function to support the retention and development of staff across the Trust. The team works across all three divisions in the Trust and provides ongoing support via Clinical Educators who cover a geographical area. All Clinical Educators develop close working relationships with clinical teams within their area, assisting them with training, identifying development needs, student support, and retaining new and existing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
The post holder will work with defined services to support clinical education across the trust. You will work with the Heads of Clinical Education and the Clinical Educators to identify areas of training needs and professional development. The Deputy Clinical Educator will signpost people to existing resources or may work with colleagues to develop appropriate education solutions. The responsibilities within this role are:
1. To support students and learners on placement in the Trust.
2. To assist with the induction of students into CNWL.
3. To ensure all students on placement within relevant services have an identified practice supervisor and assessor.
4. To work alongside the clinical educators to support practice supervisors and practice assessors with students on placement.
5. To develop close working relationships and work with team leads, managers, and Clinical Educators to arrange and maximise clinical placements.
6. To evaluate the students' experience while on placement within the Trust and contribute to the quality assurance processes.
7. To work with the Trust Preceptorship Lead and Clinical Educators in delivering the preceptorship framework.
8. To ensure all preceptees within the relevant services have an identified Preceptor in practice.
9. To support and act as a resource for Preceptees and Preceptors and ensure they receive the updates they need to be effective in their role.
10. To provide support to students and facilitate recruitment of students to CNWL services.
11. To maintain excellent working relationships with partner Universities and placement staff.
12. To contribute to the Trust meeting its obligation to ensure that new Band 2-4 clinical staff complete the care certificate by supporting staff in practice to understand their role in signing off competencies.
13. To support clinical apprentices in practice.
14. To work alongside the Clinical Educators to support individuals and teams to plan their professional development in order to benefit service users and/or support service developments.
15. To ensure accurate records of professional development are maintained through the use of the Trust's learning management system (LDZ) and that courses are appropriately promoted.
16. To understand and signpost staff on career development pathways designed to attract or retain staff.
17. To deliver clinical training including ECG and Venepuncture.
18. To undertake other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as may be allocated to the post.
Practice Development
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current trends in practice and research within the clinical placement specialty. Share learning and developments within the Clinical Education team and services. Identify best practice in professional standards and demonstrate leadership that enables these concepts to be embedded at a local level. Be a visible presence within services.
Personal Responsibilities
Work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for service users, colleagues, and carers. Participate in supervision, annual appraisal, and personal development planning, and identify own training and educational needs. To be registered with the relevant professional body and ensure that requirements of registration are maintained.
Person Specification
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered nurse- Mental Health or Adult NMC
* Relevant first degree
Desirable
* Post-registration Teaching Qualification
SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Evidence of experienced clinician
* Awareness of service improvement skills and methodology
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Experience of working in a team, dealing with complex issues and pressure.
* Evidence of working with students.
* Evidence of facilitation skills
* Evidence of clinical experience- Inpatient & Community
Desirable
* Demonstrable knowledge of recent developments within nursing education
* Demonstrable leadership skills
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience of work with multidisciplinary teams
* Experience of working with staff at senior level
* Evidence of commitment to education and development
* Experience of supervising others
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
* Recent experience of clinical practice
Desirable
* Evidence of formal teaching and programme planning
* Development of the clinical learning environment
* Experience of apprenticeships
Other
Essential
* Sickness (or attendance) record that is satisfactory to the Trust (to be checked at interview).
* Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post.
* Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Argo House
180 Kilburn Park Road
London
NW6 5FA
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr