PCCU Clinical Practice Educator
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, OX3 9DU
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team and b...
The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner in Paediatric Critical Care providing clinically based practice development and education. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education will form approximately 50% of the role, engaging in education activities and working flexibly to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience e.g.: Working alongside learners at all stages of development to facilitate learning Identifying and supporting learning needs within PCC Developing and updating training resources Contributing to the delivery of education programmes within the Paediatric Critical Care unit and across the Directorate.The role holder will spend the remainder their time in clinical practice working within the B6 clinical workforce to: Provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family centred care is delivered to critically ill children. Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff. Uphold PCCU's Nursing Philosophy of Care. Effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUH includes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities.
SORT Retrieval Service OUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team 24/7.
Critical Care Outreach Service is a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the children's hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge.
Education, Development and Training is provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we are piloting an inhouse PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH.
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered
- Recognised Paediatric Critical Care Course
- Recognised qualification in Teaching and assessing/ENB 998/ associate mentorship course or equivalent.
- Practice assessor/supervisor training/practice educator
- Degree level study or working towards a degree
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students.
- Qualifications and/or evidence of study at Level 7, with additional qualifications such as a PG Cert in Clinical Education or equivalent considered advantageous
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical practice experience within a Paediatric Critical Care setting delivering L2/L3 care.
- Experience / evidence of competence working as a Band 6 in a L3 Paediatric Critical Care unit.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical education, supervision, and assessment of learners.
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.
- Ability to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.
- Experience delivering a variety of teaching approaches
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for high standards of individualised Critical care/ family centred care.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates the potential for leadership.
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care.
- Good presentation skills
- Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.
- Evidence of developing an aspect of Critical care nursing practice.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice.
- Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area.
- Clinical decision-making skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience of managing change from a personal and leadership level.
- Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management
- Experience of supporting learners with diverse learning needs.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of own recent updating.
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Source
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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