Clinical Practice Educator - Neuro ICU

The Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) will identify training needs, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members of non-medical staff (Band 1-6) within their directorate in the Division.

The post-holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills commensurate with a clinical expert and effective leader; serve as a role-model; an agent of change and a facilitator of work-based learning.

Explicit within the role and the outcomes required of it, the CPE will work collegiately to ensure standards are established, implemented and sustained, particularly those related to staff knowledge, skills development and patient safety.

The post holder will work 80% of their time clinically (not in the standard staffing numbers) working with students, new starters and existing staff especially those who are doing post graduate studies and research.

The CPE will work 20% of their time supporting Associate Clinical Practice Educators (ACPE) in identifying training and education needs and planning, implementing and evaluating education activities in their clinical area of practice.

In conjunction with other CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, they will participate in and contribute to the annual review and development of the strategic education plans for non-medical staff.,

• In conjunction with ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education Lead, promote an environment that encourages learning and sustains the personal and professional development of all non-medical staff.


• Ensure utilisation of the Oxford Model for exemplary professional nursing and midwifery practice and the NHS Change Model in promoting practice development and education for all non-medical staff as the means by which quality improvement is systematic, goal-focused, measured in its implementation and relevant to the area of clinical practice.


• Identify training and education needs and plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members of the non-medical staff.


• Facilitate the on-going development and implementation of education initiatives in particular the orientation, preceptorship and mentorship programmes for students and new members of staff.


• Provide bedside and classroom teaching, supervision and support for all non-medical staff in facilitating work-based learning and development of knowledge, clinical skills and expertise.


• With the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, plan and allocate student placements and monitor their progress.


• With the Link Lecturer and Learning Environment Lead, complete an audit of the learning environments, disseminate and act on results to improve students and mentors experience.


• Attend Divisional and Trust-wide Clinical Practice Development and Education meetings and report back to other ACPE, CPE, PDEL, Ward Mangers, Matrons and Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education as appropriate.


• Complete mandatory training as required by the Trust and act as a resource and role model for other staff with regard to their mandatory training needs.


• Be committed to an ethos of lifelong learning for self and others.


• In collaboration with an individual's mentor, give staff constructive feedback focusing on their progress and development.


• Act as an expert resource and a role model for staff requiring practice development, education and clinical skills.
  
  You will need significant experience in clinical practice in critical care and a PG Cert in either Adult Critical Care or Advanced Neuroscience Nursing.


The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about staff development and education, have excellent communication skills and be currently working as a Band 6 in critical care or actively working towards a Band 6. Previous experience as Associate Clinical Practice Educator is desirable but not essential.

You will be working closely with the Practice Development and Educational Lead, the team of Clinical Practice Educators, the Band 7 management team and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education.

In return the successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team who are passionate about delivering outstanding education and support to nurses caring for patients and their families. The poster holder will also be supported with funding for a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education., We are a friendly and forward thinking team with a strong commitment to professional development who actively demonstrate the Trust Values. We know the importance of providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, vibrant environment. We are looking to recruit experienced nurses with a desire to develop their career in Critical Care further. We will commit to providing ongoing education and developmental support through our friendly team structure and experienced educators.,
• First degree in Nursing


• Qualified Mentor (or its equivalent)


• Post graduate relevant qualification at level 7 (Neurosciences or Critical Care)


• Significant experience in clinical practice in critical care


• Evidence of innovative, research-based approach to education and clinical practice


• Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)


Desirable criteria


• PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Professional Education or its equivalent


• Experience as Associate Clinical Practice Educator, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  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 of 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. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.