At CUH we invest in education, learning, development and innovative ways of working. Teaching is central to CUH's purpose, and we are looking for an experienced Educator to join our Non-medical Clinical Education team to operationally lead education and training of Clinical Support Workers (CSW) across the organisation. You will work in collaboration with the Lead Nurse for CSW to broaden and deepen the skills and knowledge of our CSW. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will lead a team of Associate Educators and Clinical Facilitators to deliver and evaluate high quality education both in the classroom and clinical area.

As part of the wider education team you will be pivotal in supporting all learners to develop their careers, expand their knowledge and skills through education and training. You will work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of education aligns to the Trust strategy and the Heath Education England Quality Framework. Working in collaboration with the Lead Nurse you will provide assurance to the Senior Management Team that educational governance and quality are a priority.

Our aim is to empower learners to ensure safe person centred care is their priority throughout their career journey. We promote a kind, supportive and inclusive culture whilst aspiring to be an excellent centre of multidisciplinary education.

Now we have sparked your interest... we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

To work across CUHFT as operational lead for non-medical clinical education and support in the Trust:

Lead, plan, implement and evaluate education and training programmes for learners ensuring all training and support meet relevant National guidelines and standards.Lead and facilitate the development of staff within clinical areas.Work collaboratively with the non-medical clinical tutor and education team in the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning including educational activities and support.Undertake corporate project work and evaluations linked to development, education and training.Write educational reports when required for the trust board.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

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This vacancy will close at midnight on 17 September 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 2 October 2024

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC
• Educated to degree level
• Qualification in education/ teaching
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Practice Assessor/mentor qualification

Desirable

• Master's degree or relevant higher qualification
• Leadership qualification/ module

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in acute hospital care systems
• Service/ People Management
• Experience of initiating and implementing change
• Multi-professional working worked across traditional service boundaries
• Project management/Leadership Group Facilitation
• Research and Audit
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching and developing education / training programmes

Desirable

• Effective implementation of Research and Audit findings
• Report writing

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate understanding of the job role priorities in respect of current NHS, Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, HCPC standards, CQC standards
• Able to demonstrate professional regulatory requirements within NMC and HCPC frameworks
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working as an integral member of a team
• Adaptable to changing situations due to workload and service needs
• Leadership skills ability to lead and influence development in practice
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload effective time management
• Strategic thinker
• Clinically competent
• Basic computer literacy
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Corporate/National project management
• Dissemination of achievements at a local/national level

Additional Requirements

Essential

• To always act in a professional manner in accordance with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
• Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
• The ability to understand and always behave, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Desirable

• Knowledge of broader issues related to Education - political and Trust.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB1 0QQ

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