Clinical Skills Educator, Adults & Paediatrics Respiratory Care
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Are you an advanced physiotherapist with a genuine passion for respiratory care and education? If so, seize this exceptional opportunity to make a difference as a Clinical Skills Educator at University Hospitals of Leicester.
In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of enhancing cardiorespiratory education and training for both Adult and Paediatric Physiotherapy services. You will collaborate with dedicated therapy teams across all sites, leading the charge in developing innovative educational strategies that elevate the standard of care.
As part of the Cardiac and Respiratory Specialty, you will have the chance to work with a diverse range of professionals, fostering a collaborative environment where your vision can come to life. Your expertise will not only impact the department but also benefit patients across all specialties and teams.
Participation in out of hours services will be part of this role.
If you're ready to take your passion for education and respiratory care to the next level, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of physiotherapy education at University Hospitals of Leicester.
Interviews will be held face to face only.
Main duties of the job
1. To work collaboratively with both the Senior Physiotherapists and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists working in the adult and paediatric respiratory specialities to support in delivery of the respiratory training.
2. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the Physiotherapy workforce.
3. To work clinically alongside registered and non-registered Physiotherapy staff promoting and delivering education.
4. To lead on the development and implementation of external cardiorespiratory courses.
5. To lead on the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy simulation based education.
6. Assist with the planning, delivery, coordination of mandatory / statutory / induction and essential to role training for the Physiotherapy workforce.
7. Design and lead education and training programmes for the specialty to ensure all therapists within the specialty are complying with best evidence based practice.
8. Actively facilitate ongoing staff development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor for the clinical area.
9. Support the Education and Practice Development Lead and Lead AHPs to carry out training needs analysis as required.
Job responsibilities
1. Assist with the planning, delivery, coordination of mandatory / statutory / induction and essential to role training for the Physiotherapy workforce within the respiratory clinical areas in line with Service/Trust policy and Professional and National standards.
2. To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to the Physiotherapy speciality team, to provide teaching, advice and provide recommendations to MDT colleagues in relation to patient care.
3. Design and lead education and training programmes for the specialty to ensure all therapists within the specialty are complying with best evidence based practice.
4. Actively facilitate ongoing staff development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor for the clinical area.
5. Support the Education and Practice Development Lead and Lead AHPs to carry out training needs analysis as required.
Person Specification
* Registered Physiotherapist
* Experience at a high level of Acute Resp Physio clinical work
* Experience of working in an Acute Hospital
* Experience of working with Adult and Paeds pts in a resp PT capacity
* Can demonstrate Teaching and Education skills to a high level
* Previous experience of Teaching Resp PT skills
* Evidence on ongoing CPD in the area of Resp Physio
* Can demonstrate experience of leading change
* Can demonstrate skills in self management and time management
* Can demonstrate experience and skills in project management and achieving results
* Can demonstrate skills in data collection and analysis
* Understanding of CIP schemes and potential opportunities for income generation schemes
* Experience of performance management
* Shows passion for area of work
* Evidence of facilitating student placements
* Teaching experience in external agencies such as local universities
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.
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