Specialty Clinical Educator

• Organise, develop and lead the delivery of clinical training programmes to meet the learning needs of the clinical workforce within the specialty.
• Supporting the implementation of the Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Strategy.
• Act as an expert clinical resource to colleagues by guiding practice developments, assessingcompetence and supporting implementation of policies.
• Demonstrate a problem solving approach to all aspects of the role
• Promote a lifelong learning culture providing a high level of professional leadership for the delivery of workforce development.
• Challenge practice and identify competency issues.
• Support the implementation and sustainability of clinical supervision.
• Ensure production of transparent data and reports from the practice development team.
• Demonstrate professional leadership and uphold high standards of clinical practice.

• Working as a core member of the team you will have responsibility for the overall continuing workforce development of staff within the specialty. You will lead on the non-statutory and mandatory training needs within your speciality area. You will be responsible for the production and delivery of a training needs analysis plan in line with existing national guidance where relevant. You will be responsible for making regular assessments and recommendations based on these needs and guidelines.
• You will act as a clinical and professional role model to maintain and develop exceptional standards of clinical care. You will promote and foster a culture of education and clinical development within the workforce. You will uphold high standards of practice development and clinical supervision.
• You will work alongside other specialities and professional groups to promote and maintain education and clinical development within the workforce

Essential

• Professional registration with NMC/HCPC/GPC (depending on the role advertised)
• Degree level of knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge and / or experience, supplemented by specialist knowledge relevant to the role to masters level or equivalent experience
• Registered mentor
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty or equivalent experience
• Qualification in teaching, learning and assessing in clinical practice and significant experience of delivering training and education in the clinical setting

Essential

• Significant post registration experience and ability to demonstrate clinical skills, knowledge, credibility and expertise in the specialty.
• Experience of delivering clinical education and development activities
• Evidence of own continuing professional development and its application in the clinical setting to ensure ongoing clinical credibility as an educator

Desirable

• Experience of networking at a regional and National level
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods