Clinical Educator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to join the Newcastle 0-19 Service as a Band 7 Clinical Educator. This community-based role will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education, training and clinical competency programmes that support the ongoing development of the multidisciplinary workforce and contribute to excellence in care for babies, children, young people and families. The post holder will work across community settings to promote high-quality, evidence-based practice, ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills and competencies required to meet the changing needs of the population and service. They will provide professional leadership, expert advice and educational support to practitioners, students and colleagues, championing a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence practice development, workforce transformation and service improvement across the 0-19 Service while working closely with operational and professional leaders., The Clinical Educator will:

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical education, training and workforce development programmes across the 0-19 Service.
• Undertake training needs analyses and identify opportunities to enhance learning and professional development within the workforce.
• Develop, implement and evaluate competency-based education and clinical skills programmes.
• Support pre-registration students, SCPHN students, newly qualified practitioners, preceptors and established staff to achieve learning outcomes and professional competencies.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support the translation of research, audit findings and national guidance into clinical practice.
• Coach, mentor and support staff to develop confidence, competence and professional leadership skills.
• Work collaboratively with operational managers, practice supervisors, practice assessors, higher education institutions and partner organisations.
• Support compliance with mandatory training requirements and professional standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, governance and patient safety initiatives.
• Act as a visible professional role model, supporting staff development across community teams.
• Contribute to corporate education initiatives and Trust-wide professional development workstreams as required., The post holder will provide expert educational leadership within the Newcastle 0-19 Service and will be responsible for ensuring that workforce development supports the delivery of safe, effective and responsive services for babies, children, young people and families.
Education and Workforce Development
• Design, deliver and evaluate innovative learning programmes aligned with service priorities and workforce requirements.
• Develop competency frameworks, assessment tools and educational resources to support professional practice.
• Coordinate induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development programmes.
• Facilitate formal and informal learning opportunities across community teams.
• Support SCPHN students and other learners within practice placements, ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
• Contribute to local, regional and national educational initiatives and professional networks.
• Foster a culture of lifelong learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Clinical Practice and Professional Leadership
• Maintain professional credibility through contemporary community practice and expert SCPHN knowledge.
• Act as an expert resource for staff in relation to public health, safeguarding, clinical practice and professional standards.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practice and service developments across the 0-19 Service.
• Influence and facilitate positive change through professional leadership and practice development initiatives.
• Act as a role model for compassionate leadership, professional behaviour and high standards of care.
• Provide support and advice in relation to complex clinical and professional issues.
Quality, Governance and Improvement
• Lead and participate in audit, evaluation and quality improvement programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of educational initiatives on workforce capability and patient outcomes.
• Support clinical governance processes, including patient safety, safeguarding, incident review and learning from practice.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and clinical standards.
• Ensure educational programmes reflect national guidance, professional standards and Trust priorities.
Partnership Working
• Develop strong working relationships with community teams, operational managers, education providers and partner agencies.
• Work collaboratively with higher education institutions to support SCPHN education and workforce development.
• Promote integrated working across health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners where appropriate.
• Represent the service at internal and external meetings, forums and professional networks.
Communication
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to individuals and groups.
• Deliver presentations, workshops and training sessions to a wide range of professional audiences.
• Produce reports, learning materials and evaluation documentation to support service development and workforce planning.
• Facilitate learning discussions and professional conversations that support reflection and practice improvement.
  
  The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, equality and inclusion, quality improvement and the delivery of high-quality public health nursing services., Evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on Part 3 of the Register as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
• Current NMC Registration.
• Degree / Masters level study, or equivalent relevant specialist study.
• Meets NMC requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
• Evidence of on-going professional, personal and academic development
• Experience as a Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor for student/ apprentice SCPHNS.
• Valid UK Driving License, Master's degree.
• Management experience/qualification, Research or audit experience.
• Extensive post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level.
• Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills.
• Understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
• Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education and or training., Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
• Evidence of good communication and inter personal skills, including effective report writing.
• Proven change management skills and practice development
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.