Clinical Educator (Research)

The post-holder will:
· Work with the IEH and the UHL Education and Practice Development Team to identify relevant research education and training needs to support the development and delivery of an innovative Trust wide education and training programme aimed at enhancing research competencies across UHL
· Engage with the clinical areas in Research awareness promoting and delivering education in research practice.
· Contribute to the development of the IEH research infrastructure to support local implementation of the IEH research objectives.
Work in close collaboration with the Education and Practice Development Team to ensure that the clinical areas provide a positive practice environment in research practice for new starters, students and learners.

Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, 1.1 Work alongside clinical colleagues across CMGs delivering research education practice and evidence-based practice in clinical care.
1.2 Take a lead role in the facilitation and provision of research education and professional practice and expertise for staff whilst working in defined / allocated clinical area.
1.3 Participate in the development, implementation and delivery of competency based research practice education, supervision and assessment of staff in the practice setting.
1.4 Contribute to Trust wide core training delivering research practice such as Preceptorship, registrant Induction, OSCE Programme, Healthcare Support Worker Induction
1.5 Promote high quality clinical care and assist in the development and expansion of practice that meets the needs of the service and user.
1.6 Actively contribute to the support of leaners, supervisors and assessors within the clinical area to enrich the quality of their research learning experience.
1.7 Actively contribute to the education and training of Healthcare Support Workers acknowledging their growing contribution to the delivery of care in the clinical area.
1.8 Maintain clinical credibility and visibility by working in the practice setting in the support of clinical colleagues, care of patients when and where it is appropriate to the role.
1.9 To contribute to the local implementation of the UHL Induction and Study Leave Policies and the UHL Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Strategy

In partnership with the University of Leicester, the Institute for Excellence in Healthcare (IEH) aims to deliver world-class research opportunities for healthcare colleagues in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The IEH aims to develop new opportunities to help embed research in day-to-day clinical practice whilst growing as a Centre of Excellence for research. The IEH is committed to growing capacity and capability in research, education and innovation. Supported by a team of experts, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of UHL and partners organizations at local, regional and national level.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.