Clinical Practice Educator - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Hospitals

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Do you have a strong desire to be part of the NICU education team?

We are currently looking to recruit a Clinical Practice Educator to join the Neuro ICU education team.

You will need significant experience in clinical practice in critical care and a PG Cert in either Adult Critical Care or Advanced Neuroscience Nursing.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about staff development and education, have excellent communication skills and be currently working as a Band in critical care or actively working towards a Band . Previous experience as Associate Clinical Practice Educator is desirable but not essential.

You will be working closely with the Practice Development and Educational Lead, the team of Clinical Practice Educators, the Band management team and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education.

In return the successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team who are passionate about delivering outstanding education and support to nurses caring for patients and their families. The poster holder will also be supported with funding for a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education.

If you would like further information, please contact Mariana Lima (Practice Development and Education Lead – Neuro ICU) at

The Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) will identify training needs, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for students, new starters and existing members of non-medical staff (Band -) within their directorate in the Division.

The post‐holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills commensurate with a clinical expert and effective leader; serve as a role-model; an agent of change and a facilitator of work-based learning.

Explicit within the role and the outcomes required of it, the CPE will work collegiately to ensure standards are established, implemented and sustained, particularly those related to staff knowledge, skills development and patient safety.

The post holder will work % of their time clinically (not in the standard staffing numbers) working with students, new starters and existing staff especially those who are doing post graduate studies and research.

The CPE will work % of their time supporting Associate Clinical Practice Educators (ACPE) in identifying training and education needs and planning, implementing and evaluating education activities in their clinical area of practice.

In conjunction with other CPEs, their PDEL, Managers, Matrons and the Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education, they will participate in and contribute to the annual review and development of the strategic education plans for non-medical staff.

The Neuroscience ITU is a busy Multi-Trauma Critical Care Centre located in the purpose built facility at the Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust, based at the John Radcliffe site. It comprises of beds providing specialist services for neurosciences, neurology, trauma and specialist surgery patients. The case mix is varied caring for patients requiring level and level support, with a mix of emergency and complex elective cases.

We are a friendly and forward thinking team with a strong commitment to professional development who actively demonstrate the Trust Values. We know the importance of providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, vibrant environment. We are looking to recruit experienced nurses with a desire to develop their career in Critical Care further. We will commit to providing ongoing education and developmental support through our friendly team structure and experienced educators.