Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in theatre at Scarborough Teaching Hospital for a 12 month secondment, Band 6 Clinical educator within our Education and Development team. We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic practitioner with the appropriate clinical and teaching experience to facilitate the education and development of the theatre/PACU teams.
You will work as part of our theatre education team to contribute to devising, developing, delivering and evaluating plans of education, competency-based training programs and support activities relating to clinical practice education, training and development, and multi professional team working. You will support all nursing staff and operating department practitioners, registered and non-registered, working across the wider Theatre environment.
Our Theatre Education team collaborate across all hospital sites in our trust, we are looking for a Band 6 Clinical educator, based on the East coast (Scarborough and Bridlington) on a 12 month secondment. There will be an element of cross site working required to meet the service needs.
Main duties of the job
* To develop and deliver core and additional clinical skills and training programmes across all Theatre and PACU Care Group Surgery settings, demonstrating a sound teaching approach utilising mixed media, simulation, and creating a positive learning environment that supports the training needs of the service and organisation.
* The post holder will be required to plan and organise the training equipment and book training dates and venues as appropriate in collaboration with colleagues within the wider teams.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCPC registration
* Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
* Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
* Practice Assessor or Mentor
Desirable
* Delivery of education and training within the clinical area
* Clinical audit and standard setting
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Minimum 3 years Clinical Theatre experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub or PACU
* Exceptional interest in Education
* Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments
* Demonstrate awareness and understanding of current issues in Clinical Education
* Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership
* Demonstrates excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCPC registration
* Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
* Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
* Practice Assessor or Mentor
Desirable
* Delivery of education and training within the clinical area
* Clinical audit and standard setting
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Minimum 3 years Clinical Theatre experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub or PACU
* Exceptional interest in Education
* Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments
* Demonstrate awareness and understanding of current issues in Clinical Education
* Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership
* Demonstrates excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO126QL
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