Clinical Practice Educator

Job summary Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses...We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Clinical Education Team as a Clinical Practice Educator.The hours will be worked over three days, to be agreed, with some flexibility required to cover for colleagues.
You will be working across our three hospice sites in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby.We are seeking a Registered Nurse with:Experience of palliative and end of life careExperience of formal teaching and supporting learners in a clinical setting, including assessingAdvanced Communication Skills course (or willing to take this)Communication, team building, facilitation, IT, organisational and interpersonal skillsCurrent NMC PINThe right to work in the UK (we cannot support with sponsorship)This role will require an enhanced DBS check including the adults barred list because you will be instructing staff members in regulated activity with adults.
Myton will cover the cost of this DBS check.As this role requires travel between our hospice sites and to external venues, you must be able to travel within Coventry and Warwickshire (preferably with a UK driving licence and your own vehicle).For an informal conversation about any aspects of the role, please contact Emma Charles, Clinical Education Lead, by email () or telephone (07739982895).
We also welcome informal visits to meet the team.
Main duties of the job As a Clinical Practice Educator, youll support the delivery of both in-house and external training programmes for a range of staff at all levels across health and social care.The Clinical Practice Educator role promotes high quality, holistic, person-centered palliative and end of life care, by developing the skills and knowledge of our staff members and external partners.Benefits of working at MytonMyton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families.
In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:NHS pension28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long serviceAdditional leave purchasingFree parking at our hospice sitesWinter savings clubDiscount schemes including Blue Light CardDedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aidersColleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health supportCycle to work schemeFree on-site flu jabsFree feminine hygiene products24/7 GP accessFree eye tests#DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform About us At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life.
We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.
We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work.
However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply.
If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices.
We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent.
If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you require support or adjustments, please contact the HR team on 01926 838 849, or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.We now share interview questions with all candidates in advance, to help reduce nerves and enable you to truly show your best abilities.
You are also welcome to bring any notes with you to your interview, if you would find this helpful.
Job description Job responsibilities Role PurposeTheClinical Practice Educator will have day-to-day responsibility for the deliveryof clinically based learning and development, and will support the ClinicalEducation Lead with the delivery of the in-house and external educationprogrammes.TheKey areas of this role involve working alongside nursing staff across all ofMytons clinical departments, to develop and enhance their clinical skills andpalliative approach.
The Clinical Practice Educator will work clinically alongside new members of the nursing team during their induction period.If required, the post holder will be trainedto support the delivery of mandatory Basic Life Support and Patient Moving andHandling training.Main Duties &ResponsibilitiesTo promote high quality, holistic, person-centred end of life care by identifying and developing the skills and knowledge required for the Nursing and Allied Health Professionals within the Inpatient Units (IPUs), Well-being and Myton at Home servicesWork clinically alongside members of the nursing team within the inpatient units (IPUs) Myton at Home and well-being services to support needs as identified by line managersProvide practical education and training, including assessing clinical nursing competenciesAct as a role model to demonstrate high quality and safe patient careDirectly supervise/support the induction of nurses new in post to ensure they have appropriate learning opportunities, including support and guidance with electronic patient recordsSupport the lead mandatory trainer in delivering Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support and AED training to all clinical staff and provide advice as requiredSupport the lead mandatory trainer in delivering Patient Moving and Handling training to all clinical staff and provide advice as requiredInspire and influence the professional growth of Mytons clinical workforceProvide support and guidance to new members of the nursing team with electronic patient records and formsKeep accurate records of training delivered and achievement of competenciesSupport and encourage link nurses to fulfil their rolePromote an environment whereby succession planning becomes integral to the way we workSupport the Research Nurse in implementing research-based learning into practice, and encouraging a culture of inquiry and research awarenessWith support from the Clinical Education Lead, design and deliver the in-house education programme in collaboration with Clinical Practice Educator colleagueSupport the Clinical Education Lead to deliver education and training programmes to external organisationsUndertake relevant activities to maintain own clinical competencyMaintain awareness of current developments in end of life care, and apply them appropriatelyQuality, Safety & GovernanceSupport the Clinical Governance and Quality Lead with implementation of the annual audit programmeEnsurethat documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with NMCguidance, the organisations information governance guidance and confidentialityis maintained using CaldecottGuidelines.Create and maintaina culture where the reporting of concerns, incidents and complaints areencouraged and documented promptly, ensuring that clinical adverse events,incidents and complaints are fully investigated and shared learning isundertakenMaintain detailedand accurate records including collecting, collating and reporting on data toensure high quality service delivery and ongoing service development in linewith local and national initiatives.ProfessionalBe responsible for owncontinued professional development, maintaining up to date evidence-based knowledge, including anawareness of the national and localinfluences affecting palliative and end of lifecare.Ensure own compliance withmandatory training and professional development requirements, maintainingrecords of training and development undertaken for self in preparation for NMCrevalidation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Willing to undertake Instructor training for Basic Life Support and Patient Moving & Handling Advanced communication skills course or willing to undertake Other Essential Valid UK driving licence and use of own vehicle for work / ability to travel across all three of our sites and to external venues in Coventry & Warwickshire The right to work in the UK (we cannot support with sponsorship) Knowledge Essential Understanding of current issues and documents relating to end of life care Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills The physical capability required for practical patient moving & handling Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills Reflective practitioner Able to organise, plan, prioritise and meet deadlines Excellent IT skills, including use of PowerPoint Recent experience of teaching or using a range of clinical skills Proactive and enthusiastic Desirable Creative approach to learning Experience Essential Experience of working in a palliative care setting Experience of supporting learners in the clinical setting, including assessing Experience of formal teaching to groups Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to own learning Desirable Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice