About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Practice Educator Band 6 to join the team on the Stroke Unit.
The Clinical Practice Educator is an exciting new opportunity and development for the Unit. This opportunity will enable the successful candidate to identify the training needs of all staff at ward level.
Are you a dynamic and focused Nurse/ Allied Health Professional ready to take the next step in your career progression with a particular interest in acute stroke. If so, we would love for you to come and join our developing multidisciplinary team.
Our stroke services are growing- we will soon become a 30 bedded unit with 2 Hyper Acute Stroke Unit bays.
The stroke unit boasts the most friendly and welcoming team atmosphere with fantastic opportunities to progress your career.
The 23 bedded Acute Stroke Unit cares for patients requiring close monitoring and observation, encompassing acute care skills, following thrombolysis and repatriation following specialist intervention such as thrombectomy as well as patients requiring rehabilitation needs.
You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment. There are so many reasons to join us.
Main duties of the job
Develop a bespoke induction training package which can then be rolled out to build and maintain standards for all staff on the Unit.
Assist trained staff in the completion of their Wessex Stroke Competencies.
Work with the members of the wider MDT and specialist nurses to enhance the educational programmes.
Support all staff with completion of mandatory training compliance, and ensuring that the matrix is updated.
Working with the Education team and CPE's in other divisions to ensure deliver of the core competencies programme.
About us
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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving 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 some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
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.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications Training Essential
Registered Nurse/ Allied Health Professional Recent evidence of CPD Qualified Practice Assessor Teaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Minimum of 3 years recent experience working in a acute hospital setting with a understanding of stroke. Evidence of specialty specific knowledge Experience of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
Experience of writing action plans for learners or staff who require additional support
Skills and Abilities Essential
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 skillset. 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
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).
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)