About this role
Job summary
Be part of something special by joining our Neuroscience Team at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) as our Clinical Educator.
We are an innovative and dynamic specialty caring for all age stroke and Patients with Neurological conditions.
Education and supporting a team is key to a successful and competent team which would be led by the successful candidate, This post would also support external agencies ( e.g.: Ambulance service) with educational programmers' in enhancing care and education to support our patients journey.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work clinically with a range of learners in the workplace such as overseas, return to practice, supervised practice, pre and post registration programmes across all bands. They will be expected to work with the team, acting as a role model in practice and supporting the team in developing, expanding and consolidating their knowledge within the Neuroscience speciality.
Full nights are unlikely but weekends and full day shifts would be likely over a varying number of days which could be discussed at interview.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Work clinically alongside learners in practice placements, providing hands-on patient care and supporting learning objectives Manage own patient group while contributing to team-based care, maintaining clinical skills and supporting service demands Support and guide mentors, supervisors, and students across a range of programmes Deliver teaching sessions, including clinical education, within in-house programmes Provide tailored support to learners, including those with performance or additional learning needs Promote coaching and mentorship approaches to enhance learner development Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (e.g. hospitals, ambulance services) to deliver shared learning opportunities Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and development of practice placements
Organisational & Leadership Support line managers with advice and guidance in clinical areas Strengthen partnerships between clinical practice and education teams Develop and enhance the clinical learning environment Promote inter-professional learning across disciplines Contribute to policy and guideline development for learner placements Participate in recruitment of students and nurses, including those requiring additional support
Education & Training Support learners in achieving competency and programme outcomes Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curricula and assessment processes Provide teaching and support to learners, mentors, and educators Assist in mentor/supervisor development and training Ensure effective learner induction and orientation in practice areas Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive learning environments Identify and develop new learning opportunities and placements
Professional Development Maintain continuous professional development in line with regulatory and Trust requirements Attend mandatory and role-specific training Contribute to service development, evaluation, and personal development planning Adhere to professional standards (e.g. NMC Code) and revalidation requirements Role model organisational values and professional behaviours
Additional Responsibilities Assess, implement, and evaluate patient care programmes Undertake extended clinical roles in line with policies Promote evidence-based nursing practice
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Mentor Preparation Programme or equivalent with current update
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience, some of which must be at senior Band 5 or Band 6 in an acute hospital setting Recent experience of working with nursing students in an acute setting
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly effective teaching and presenting skills
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Demonstrates effective leadership qualities Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)