About this role
Job summary
The Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) will identify training needs, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members ofnon-medical staff (Band 1-6) within their directorate in the Division.
The post-holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills commensurate with a clinical expert and effective leader; serve as a role-model; an agent of change and a facilitator of work-based learning.
Explicit within the role and the outcomes required of it, the CPE will work collegiately to ensure standards are established, implemented and sustained, particularly thoserelated to staff knowledge, skills development and patient safety.
The post holder will work 80% of their time clinically (not in the standard staffing numbers) working with students, new starters and existing staff especially those who are doing post graduate studies and research.
The CPE will work 20% of their time supporting Associate Clinical Practice Educators (ACPE) in identifying training and education needs and planning, implementing andevaluating education activities in their clinical area of practice.
In conjunction with other CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, they will participate in and contribute to the annual review and development of the strategic education plans for non-medical staff.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education Lead, promote an environment that encourages learning and sustains the personal and professional development of all non-medical staff.
Ensure utilisation of the Oxford Model for exemplary professional nursing and midwifery practice and the NHS Change Model in promoting practice development and education for all non-medical staff as the means by which quality improvement is systematic, goal-focused, measured in its implementation and relevant to the area of clinical practice.
Identify training and education needs and plan, implement and evaluateeducational activities for students, new starters and existing members of the non-medical staff.Facilitate the on-going development and implementation of educationinitiatives in particular the orientation, preceptorship and mentorshipprogrammes for students and new members of staff.
Provide bedside and classroom teaching, supervision and support for allnon-medical staff in facilitating work-based learning and development ofknowledge, clinical skills and expertise.With the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, plan and allocate student placements and monitor their progress.
With the Link Lecturer and Learning Environment Lead, complete an audit of the learning environments, disseminate and act on results to improve students and mentors experience.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Demonstrate and promote patient-centred approaches to care and education.Practice as a professional senior nurse with competence, confidence,authority and expertise, acting as a credible role model within the professional code of conduct.
Demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in the management of complex and changing healthcare needs of patients; integrating theory and practice supported by research evidence.
Demonstrate skills at interpreting complex clinical information and data,responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing excellent and compassionate plans of care, following relevant protocols in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that patients interests are fully considered within the contexts of care; and actively participate and support others to participate in ethical decision making.
Actively investigate advanced theoretical knowledge and demonstrateevidence-based practice.
Actively participate in quality assurance and risk management initiatives and incorporate into the training needs of their clinical area of responsibility, as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation. Demonstratecompetency in the use of information technology resources, in particular the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system. In addition promote such skills in others.
Demonstrate effective communication regarding complex and sensitiveinformation to patients, individuals in the multi-disciplinary team, andsignificant others.
Managerial
Take responsibility for initiating and leading key clinical area and teamdevelopments and project work, as discussed and agreed as appropriate with other ACPEs, CPEs, their PDEL, Ward Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education.
Support other ACPEs, CPEs, PDELs, Ward Mangers, Matrons, and theDivisional Lead for Practice Development and Education in the operational management relating to practice development and education matters
Provide leadership and supervision for junior members of non-medical staff.
Contribute to developing individuals through appraisal in conjunction with their Mentor/Preceptor/Sister/Charge Nurse.
Support junior staff to develop mentoring and appraisal skills
Participate in the management of change and support others in the process; encourage new ideas and developments, and take responsibility for evaluating the outcome of project work.When dealing with people, act within the professional code of conduct in a manner that respects equality and diversity and strives to encourage this behaviour in others.
General Conditions
Risk Management
The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
Staff should be familiar with theMajor Incident PolicyFire PolicyInformation governance and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their rolewithin that response.
Responsibilities for Health and Safety.The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.Infection Control
Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.All staff employed by OUH have the following key responsibilities:
Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from allclinical areas and/or between each patient contact.
Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.
Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds andillness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contactOccupational Health.Child Protection
The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.
Information Governance
All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.Data Quality
Data quality is a vital element of every member of staffs job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care,clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial andresource planning and performance.
All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trusts Data Quality
Person Specification
Essential&Desirable. Essential
First degree in Nursing Qualified Mentor (or its equivalent) Significant experience in clinical practice in an acute setting Evidence of innovative, research based approach to education and clinical practice. Evidence of setting and maintaining clinical and educational standards Professional attitude,Flexible and adaptable Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written) Committed to continuous personal and professional development Information Technology literacy Able to create teaching slide
Desirable
Post graduate studies at level 7 PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Professional Education or its equivalent Experiences as Associate Clinical Practice Educator
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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