Job summary An exciting, new opportunity has arisen within the Queen Elizabeth Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Clinical Education Team is hiring, and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and clinically competent practitioners to join the team. The post holder will work in collaboration with healthcare colleagues and educators to ensure the clinical education and development needs of the Non-Medical Practitioner workforce are identified and addressed using approved, proven and credible methods. They will be a visible role model, providing clinical support and practical guidance to clinical teams and departments as well as providing pastoral support for staff when required. All applicants should have a genuine interest in the education and development of staff within the Emergency Department whilst also ensuring their own clinical credibility through continuing professional development. Right from the time you join us, you'll have access to learning, development and training opportunities to aid you with your transition. UHB is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce. Main duties of the job The post holder must be able to: - Co-ordinate and deliver high-quality education using lectures, simulation, study days and shop-floor teaching to upskill the Emergency Department workforce. This will include providing support to new starters and preceptors during their first few months in the department. The post holder will be required to provide pastoral support to staff. - Communicate effectively, work well within a team and be able to use their initiative to make decisions. They must be willing to continue their own professional development by attending relevant courses, conferences or study days that will aid them in educating other staff members. - Ensure consistently high standards of care are being met by providing a practical, flexible & immediate response to unforeseen educational issues in clinical areas to minimise clinical risks - Keep and maintain accurate training records as evidence of education provided to staff by providing regular updates to senior colleagues as required. For more information regarding the role, please contact Amy Donohoe-Brown, Senior Specialist Educator on 07721668046 or amy.donohoe-brownuhb.nhs.uk About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1087700LD Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife on the NMC Register or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register Recognised current mentor and NVQ assessors course or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Experience Essential Recent significant experience working in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting. Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment Experience in mentoring, facilitating groups, and coaching others Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Ability to support reflective practice Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Additional Criteria Essential Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing Clinically aware, competent and able Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling. Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including occasional cross site working. Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary Innovation Presentation Skills Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Effective leadership skills Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife on the NMC Register or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register Recognised current mentor and NVQ assessors course or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Experience Essential Recent significant experience working in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting. Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment Experience in mentoring, facilitating groups, and coaching others Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Ability to support reflective practice Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Additional Criteria Essential Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing Clinically aware, competent and able Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling. Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including occasional cross site working. Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary Innovation Presentation Skills Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Effective leadership skills Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)