Clinical Academic Link Tutor for Faculty of Research and Clinical Education
Are you keen to join a multi-disciplinary team providing support within clinical areas to staff and students in pre-registration education, developing evidence-based care and advocating research practice? The Faculty of Research and Clinical Education at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Clinical Academic Link Tutor to support our students. This exciting role will work in partnership with Wolverhampton University. PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main Duties of the Job
The primary purpose of the role is to facilitate and promote nursing and clinical practice standards within the divisions and across the trust, ensuring the quality of placement learning for students studying at the University of Wolverhampton meets professional body requirements. Successful candidates will split their time equally between clinical practice (WHT) and university, ensuring effective partnership working and bridging the theory-practice gap.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital and a wide range of community services. The Manor Hospital offers comprehensive district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, with ongoing upgrades, including state-of-the-art facilities such as a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and an Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly enhanced emergency care capacity and facilities.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Research and Development Manager in ensuring high-quality, effective, and compliant delivery of clinical trials and research, adhering to GCP and legislative requirements. They will act as a point of contact and resource for research within clinical areas.
We seek an enthusiastic registrant eager to support learners in developing best clinical practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing personal, professional, and academic development to degree level or equivalent
* MSc or Level 7 qualification
* PGCE or teaching/training experience
* Research qualification or equivalent experience (significant experience preferred)
* Adult/Child registration with NMC
Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines
* Ability to collaborate across different organizations, specialties, and clinical areas, supporting research, clinical skills development, and student support
* Effective presentation skills using various learning approaches
* Ability to coordinate local clinical research and professional development activities
* Flexible, hardworking, self-motivated
* Proficient in IT, databases, and Microsoft Office
* Teaching skills
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience collaborating with other agencies
* Knowledge of managing complex relationships
* Significant experience supervising junior staff or learners
Personal Qualities
* Organizational and prioritization skills
* Ability to maintain concentration during research, teaching, and clinical activities
* Adaptability to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions
* Resilience in handling distressing or emotional situations involving patients, staff, or students
Other
* Reliable attendance
* Ability to meet travel requirements
* Capacity to handle emotional and work pressures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.
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