Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the diverse and inclusive Clinical Education Team in the Blended Education and Training (BEAT) department at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). We are looking for a dynamic candidate who is passionate about teaching, high quality patient care and has excellent communication and organisational skills, wishing to pursue a career in education. The Team plans, delivers and evaluates clinical education and training across the Trust to a high standard, to support the delivery of high-quality patient care and patient safety. We have two main sites (Bournemouth and Poole) each with one education centre and clinical education is delivered across the whole organisation. Education and support will be delivered across different settings; classroom/lecture theatre/Simulation Ward based in the education centres, out in clinical practice or via a virtual platform. It is an exciting time to join our Team as we work through the alignment of clinical skills at UHD and play a key role in organisational initiatives such as the Fundamentals of Care programme. Interview date: 6th November Main duties of the job The Clinical Education Team focuses on clinical skills teaching, direct educational support of clinical areas, and OSCE training for those wishing to gain UK RN status. The team supports many of the wider Education and Training projects in UHD. The post holder will have the ability to role model the highest professional standards of practice and to support staff to achieve and maintain their competencies. The successful candidate will be working closely alongside the members of the BEAT department and other key individuals across the wider organisation to meet the clinical education needs of the Trust. They should be able to demonstrate that they meet the criteria within the person specification and fit into the ethos of our Trust values. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.