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Job summary
Clinical Academic Link Tutor for Faculty of Research and Clinical Education
Are you keen to join a multi-disciplinary team providing support within the 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 this role is to facilitate and promote nursing and clinical practice standards within the divisions and across the trust to ensure the quality of placement learning provision for students studying at the University of Wolverhampton, in accordance with professional body requirements. Successful candidates will be based 50% in clinical practice (WHT) and 50% in university, ensuring good partnership working and collaboration, 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, along with a wide range of community 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, significantly enhancing emergency care capacity and facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will assist the Research and Development Manager in ensuring that clinical trials and research are delivered to a high quality, effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with GCP and legislative requirements. They will serve as a point of contact and resource for research within clinical areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic registrant eager to support learners in developing best clinical practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of continuous personal, professional, and academic development to degree or equivalent level
* MSc or Level 7 qualification
* PGCE or teaching/training experience
* Research qualification or significant experience
* Adult/Child on NMC register
Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work autonomously within guidelines
* Ability to collaborate across organizations and clinical areas
* Presentation skills for diverse learning approaches
* Support and coordinate clinical research and professional development activities
* Flexible, hardworking, self-motivated
* Proficient in IT, databases, and Microsoft Office
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience collaborating with agencies
* Knowledge of managing complex relationships
* Management and supervision experience of junior staff or learners
Personal Qualities
* Organisational and prioritization skills
* High concentration and precision in research and teaching
* Ability to manage unpredictable work patterns
* Handling emotional or distressing circumstances
Other
* Regular attendance
* Travel capability
* Resilience to work pressures and emotional demands
Note: The role is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and sponsorship requirements where applicable.
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