University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Do you have a passion for Respiratory Medicine? Do you enjoy supporting and teaching others? Do you have critical care experience? We are looking for an experienced Registered Health Professional to join our team as Clinical Practice Educator with a focus on Respiratory Medicine, to contribute to ensuring that our respiratory wards and High Dependency Unit maintain the highest standards of competencies, skills, and knowledge. You are an enthusiastic individual with an interest in education and you will be able to develop teaching skills, whilst having a positive impact on patient care and experience.

This is a permanent contract, part time 22.5hr (0.6 WTE) position and we would welcome applicants to contact us for informal visits and conversations.

The individual will be supported by the Senior Clinical Practice Educator for Medicine and Medicine for Older People and the whole of the Division B education team.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Whilst we support flexible working, the majority of the role will be carried out on site (UHS), in clinical spaces and classrooms.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Involves the multi professional team in the planning and delivery of coaching, teaching, supervision and/or assessment to support knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with trust values, policies and regulatory body or Higher Education Institution (HEI) requirement

Ensures quality of direct or indirect patient care of learners through evidence-based practice and participate in lesson observations of self and peers

Uses a variety of methods (e.g., simulation and technology enhanced learning) to deliver education, adjusting accordingly to learner needs, preferences and neuro diversity where possible.

Supports and provides pastoral care to staff and/or learners. Providing constructive feedback on performance and supporting line managers with human resources requirements.

Candidate requirements:Registered Nurse or Registered ProfessionalMentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practiceSignificant experience within relevant fieldExperience of educating others in a formal or informal setting

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional or Non-registered support worker etc.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures

Desirable

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Further evidence of speciality competence

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Attention to detail
• Collaborative approach
• Communication
• Delegation
• Diplomacy
• Facilitation skills
• General IT skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Taking the initiative
• Teamwork
• Working autonomously

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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