Job overview
Do you have a passion for teaching and inspiring others? Are you a role model who wants to demonstrate evidence‑based practice? Are you keen to 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 also being able to work clinically with the nursing teams in their highly specialised clinical areas. Working in collaboration with the Ward Manager to enhance the improvement of nursing staff, your educational skills and knowledge will be developed by the Oncology and Haematology Directorate Education Team who will assist with coaching you within this specialised area of professional education.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a creative outlook and can patiently teach topics in a variety of different ways to ensure the listener shows interest and understanding. You must be able to research and critically analyse topics to find the best answer and demonstrate consideration and patience when listening to other people’s points of view. In return, the outstanding candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with teams that are passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and their families.
It is highly recommended that you meet with Francesca Baldassa (Haematology Ward Manager) and Francesca Lis (Oncology and Haematology Directorate Practice Development Nurse) to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
Practice Development Practitioners will be able to:
* Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values
* Work alongside learners to facilitate their independent learning
* Work to an agreed job plan to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience
* Manage their own time to ensure a balance between clinical education and education administrative activities
* Actively promote and contribute to an inter‑professional learning environment
* Deliver education programmes at a divisional level and where required cross‑divisionally in support of organisational priorities
* Work as part of the local and corporate practice development teams
* Assist in anticipating and addressing the educational needs of the service
* Work across boundaries to proactively develop and sustain partnerships
* Participate in audit, service improvement and research projects relevant to the clinical educator role
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Prior to applying, please ensure you have read the Job Description attached for a detailed overview of the role, responsibilities, and person specification.
The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non‑medical workforce. They will role‑model best, evidence‑based professional practice. Clinical education support for all ‘learners at the bedside’ is a substantial part of this role.
The clinical educator will identify and support the learning needs of their clinical area. The clinical educator is key to ensuring the clinical area is a positive learning environment through acting as an expert resource, ensuring local training resources are appropriate and up‑to‑date, and working collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team and senior colleagues.
Specific education interventions will be provided and may be co‑developed with the senior practice development and education team. They will also assist in coordinating the delivery and evaluation of training. The clinical educator is key to ensuring training is grounded in good practice and will be involved in the education element of clinical governance and quality assurance.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* UK Health‑related recognised degree, relevant to post
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of NMC re‑validation
* 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 yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
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 Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to medical staff or executive appointments.
Referencing
When providing employment reference details please provide correct work‑related email addresses so references can be sought promptly. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last manager. This information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short‑listing process, usually within 2 weeks. The majority of correspondence will be via the e‑recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly, including junk mail folders, in web‑based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
We do not accept any unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact: Francesca Baldassa – Haematology Ward Manager – francesca.baldassa@ouh.nhs.uk Francesca Lis – Practice Development Nurse – fransca.lis1@ouh.nhs.uk
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