Clinical Practice Educator

You will work with other clinicians such as the Respiratory Specialist Nurses and the DAIRS team. The successful applicant will be a senior band 5/6 with experience in the speciality. As an experience Registered Nurse you will be required to develop Respiratory Nursing by delivering an educational programme to all levels of staff to support health care assistants, student nurses, preceptees as well as those more experienced for their continuing development. The post holder will have a desire to improve clinical practice, expertise and the patient experience. Main duties of the job

• To support the Education, Learning and Development function within the specialty of Respiratory medicine, specifically Moreton Ward.
• Plan, design and deliver evidence-based training utilising a blended approach of classroom and practice-based strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the Matron & Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse to ensure the delivery of effective, high quality, safe patient centred care.
  
  The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with a positive attitude and a desire to promote clinical excellence., For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description, For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online., Education, Qualification and Training
Essential
• Registered Nurse
• Recent evidence of CPD
• Qualified Practice Assessor
• Teaching Qualification, Minimum of 3 years recent experience working in an acute hospital setting with a understanding of acute medical pathways
• Evidence of specialty specific knowledge: ie respiratory medicine and management
• Experience of supporting learners in practice
• Experience of writing action plans for learners of staff who require additional support, Evidence of ability to work as a proficient practitioner
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, patients, and the public
• Effective time management.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
• Evidence of leadership and management skills or the ability to develop said skills
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes
• Ability to recognise the importance of research and quality improvement on patient care
• Ability to develop competency profiles
• Working understanding of the Preceptorship framework.
• Working understanding of the Care Certificate framework.
• Working understanding of Apprenticeships.
Person Specification Education, Qualification and Training Essential
• Registered Nurse
• Recent evidence of CPD
• Qualified Practice Assessor
• Teaching Qualification, Evidence of ability to work as a proficient practitioner
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, patients, and the public
• Effective time management.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
• Evidence of leadership and management skills or the ability to develop said skills
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes
• Ability to recognise the importance of research and quality improvement on patient care
• Ability to develop competency profiles
• Working understanding of the Preceptorship framework.
• Working understanding of the Care Certificate framework.
• Working understanding of Apprenticeships.
  
  At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.