Deputy Clinical Educator

We are looking for a registered nurse with either a mental health or adult qualification. The deputy clinical educator core roles focuses on: supporting students, practice supervisors, practice assessors and being able to work with staff at all levels to support their professional development. We are hoping to find someone who is as committed to education and developing others as we are. The successful applicant will work with staff and students across all CNWL services. This includes: London boroughs-Brent, K&C, Westminster and Camden. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users when visiting clinical areas but will not be delivering direct clinical interventions. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings Interview date: 10th December 2024 @ Argo House, NW6 5FA

• 10 minute presentation at interview- How does a clinical educator support students to maximise their learning opportunities and be safe whilst on clinical placement?', The main duties of the role include:
Pre-registration learner and Practice Supervisor/Assessor support and liaison with Higher Education Institutions regarding placement allocation. Implementation of 'Safe learning environment charter.' Supporting the professional development of all staff and teams within clinical teams through teaching, facilitation and simulation. Supporting staff to apply for and access Continuing Professional Development. Supporting the recruitment and retention of students and staff. This includes facilitating on the trust Healthcare support worker induction and Preceptorship programme. IT is a key component of the clinical education team. Applicants must be competent with working online and using: Teams, Zoom, Mentimeter, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and any other computer based platform., The CNWL Clinical Education team provides a key function to supporting the retention and development of staff across the Trust. The team works across all three divisions in the Trust and provides ongoing support via Clinical Educators who cover a geographical area. All Clinical Educators develop close working relationships with clinical teams within their area, assisting them with training, identifying development needs, student support and retaining new and existing staff. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings., Clinical The post holder will work with defined services to support clinical education across the trust. You will work with the Heads of Clinical Education and the Clinical Educators to identify areas of training needs and professional development. The Deputy Clinical Educator will signpost people to existing resources or you may work with colleagues to develop appropriate education solutions. The responsibilities within this role is:- To support students and learners on placement in the Trust. To assist with the induction of students into CNWL. To ensure all students on placement within relevant services, have an identified practice supervisor and assessor. To work alongside the clinical educators support practice supervisors, practice assessors with students on placement with their teams. To develop close working relationships and work with team leads, managers and work alongside Clinical Educators and the student placement hub in arranging and maximising clinical placements. To evaluate the students experience whilst on placement within the Trust and contribute to the quality assurance processes. To work with the Trust Preceptorship Lead and Clinical Educators in the delivery of the preceptorship framework. To ensure all preceptees within the relevant services have an identified Preceptor in practice. To support and act as a resource for Preceptees and Preceptors and ensure they receive the updates they need to be effective in their role. To provide support to students and facilitate recruitment of students to CNWL services. The post holder will maintain excellent working relationships with partner Universities and placement staff. To contribute to the Trust meeting its obligation to ensure that new Band 2-4 clinical staff complete the care certificate by supporting staff in practice to understand their role in signing off competencies. To support clinical apprentices in practice. To work alongside the Clinical educators to support individuals and teams to plan their professional development in order to benefit service users and / or support service developments. To ensure accurate records of professional development are maintained through the use of the Trust's learning management system (LDZ) and that courses are appropriately promoted To understand and signpost staff on career development pathways designed to attract or retain staff. To deliver clinical training including ECG and Venepuncture. Undertake other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as may be allocated to the post. Practice Development Maintain an up to date knowledge of current trends in practice and research within the clinical placement specialty. Share learning and developments within the Clinical Education team and services. Identify best practice in professional standards and demonstrate leadership that enables these concepts to be embedded at a local level. Be a visible presence within services. Personal Responsibilities Work in ways that promotes and demonstrates respect for services users, colleagues and carers. Participate in supervision, annual appraisal and personal development planning and identify own training and educational needs. To be registered with the relevant professional body and ensure that requirements of registration are maintained. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

CNWL recognises the importance of clinical education in developing the workforce and delivering a high quality services. The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced Clinical Educators who work together across the trust to support all aspects of Clinical Education.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.