Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and being a base for medical education, training and research.
Job overview
Do you have a passion for teaching and inspiring others? Are you a role model who wants to demonstrate evidence‑based practice and assist with the management and improvement of clinical nursing staff?
In this role you will have the opportunity to educate staff and students in the clinical setting while working clinically with nursing teams in specialised areas. You will collaborate with the Ward Manager to enhance the improvement of nursing staff and be supported by the Oncology and Haematology Directorate Education Team.
Main duties of the job
* Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values
* Work alongside learners to facilitate independent learning
* Deliver education programmes at a divisional level and cross‑divisional where required, supporting organisational priorities
* Manage your own time to balance clinical education with education administrative activities
* Actively promote and contribute to an inter‑professional learning environment
* Assist in anticipating and addressing the educational needs of the service
* Work across boundaries to proactively develop partnerships
* Participate in audit, service improvement and research projects relevant to the clinical educator role
* Collaborate with local and corporate practice development teams
Working for our organisation
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non‑medical workforce. You will role‑model best, evidence‑based professional practice and support learning needs on the clinical area. Clinical education for all bedside learners is a substantial part of this role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* UK health‑related recognised degree, relevant to post
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through NMC revalidation maintenance
* Evidence of experience and qualifications in supervising and assessing colleagues and learners
Experience and Knowledge
* Appropriate period of post‑registration acute nursing experience
* Evidence of specialist knowledge appropriate to the clinical area
COVID‑19: The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect you, your colleagues and our patients. Whilst vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated.
Vacancy closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation period: This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Trust this does not apply.
Referencing: Provide correct work‑related email addresses for references. Your first referee should be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post. If you have previously worked for the Trust, a reference from your last Manager is required.
Next steps: Please ensure you have read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this. Selected candidates will be contacted after the short‑listing process, usually within 2 weeks.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Contact
For questions about the role, email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk
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