PCCU Clinical Practice Educator

• Facilitate learning and development within the clinical environment.
• Support learners and newly developing staff through all stages of their professional journey.
• Identify training and development needs across the service.
• Develop, review and update educational resources and learning materials.
• Deliver and support specialist education programmes within Paediatric Critical Care and the wider Directorate.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to a positive learning culture.
• Support workforce development initiatives that enhance patient safety and patient experience.

• Provide clinical leadership and expert care for critically ill children.
• Deliver high-quality, individualised, family-centred care.
• Lead and support nursing teams during shifts.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Uphold and promote the PCCU Nursing Philosophy of Care.
• Support the day-to-day management of the unit in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Act as a professional role model and mentor to colleagues.

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

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

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.

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.