Job overview
Are you an experienced, dynamic Children’s nurse with a passion for education and high-quality care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Emergency Departments to join the education team as a Band 6 Clinical Skills Educator.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible individual, with a strong focus on training and education to support the Band 7 Clinical Educators to develop and drive forward a robust education programme for the nursing workforce within our ED departments.
The post holder will be an experienced Children’s ED nurse and will work closely with the senior nursing team and MTD to deliver high quality education and training, helping staff to realise their potential and to identify and develop their Emergency Department skills.
This is an exciting time for our Emergency Departments, as we have just opened our brand-new department on the Scarborough site. This role will support the growing Paediatric ED nursing establishment, ensuring training, progression, and high standards of patient care.
This fantastic post will allow you to shape the nursing and healthcare staff of the future through the provision of high-quality education and learning opportunities and leadership.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Skills Educator main duties include but are not inclusive to:
1. Plan and facilitate training days for the nursing teams and student nurses.
2. Able to present and teach, demonstrating a sound teaching approach utilising mixed media, simulation and creating a positive learning environment.
3. Work alongside nursing staff and students to provide direct clinical based teaching.
4. Support new starters and help to co-ordinate the preceptorship period.
5. Maintain a high profile within the clinical area acting as a role model positively influencing practice at all times and challenging poor practice.
6. Develop, implement, and deliver competency based clinical education.
7. Work with clinical teams to ensure students are exposed to a wide range of learning opportunities.
8. Further develop own competence and ability to teach a wider range of skills as required to disseminate best practice.
9. Review and update clinical competencies in line with best practice.
10. Respond to educational requirements that emerge from service need.
11. Support the Band 7 Clinical Educator to deliver strategic goals and implement organisational change.
12. Work across organisational and professional boundaries and provide specialist advice and expertise.
13. Policy development.
Working for our organisation
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
14. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
15. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
16. 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.
17. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
18. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
19. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
20. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
21. 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.
Detailed job description and main 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: .
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.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
22. Registered Children’s Nurse, Registered with the NMC
23. Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
24. Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role.
25. Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
26. EPALS or APALS
Desirable criteria
27. Teaching qualification
28. TILS Trained
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
29. At least 2 years post registration experience working with children in the Emergency Department
30. Working with a wide range of professionals
31. Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
32. Knowledge surrounding CAMHS and Safeguarding
33. Knowledge of RCPCH Emergency standards and RCN ED competency framework
Desirable criteria
34. Practice experience across acute paediatric settings
35. Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
36. Positive attitude and proven skills in delivery, facilitation and development of training and education
37. Ability to identify own and others training needs.
38. Ability to motivate and influence others, demonstrating resilience
39. Ability to communicate effectively with MDT colleagues.
40. Can demonstrate awareness of Quality and Safety Agenda in relation to patient care.
41. Ability to competently perform clinical skills.
42. Can demonstrate an awareness of risk management.
43. Ability to undertake and evaluate audit data
44. Ability to organise and prioritise situations and workload.
Desirable criteria
45. Experience of reflective practice.
46. Able educate both formally and informally.
47. Awareness of learning and development strategies.
48. Ability to develop training packages.
49. Proven skills in using simulation as a teaching tool
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
50. Flexible & adaptable Ability to work as a team
51. Evidence of sound written and verbal communication skills
52. Competent computer skills
53. Experience of dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
54. Able to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post
55. Positive attitude to education