Practice Educator

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for an enthusiastic & dedicated Practice educator to join the Cardiovascular and Thoracic team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). You will be an integral part of the team helping support the delivery of the divisional education programmes for heart failure, heart disease, Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgery departments.

This is a great opportunity to help with the way courses are delivered to new and existing staff, whilst working in partnership with the divisional education and practice lead, lead educator, the multi professional team and other practice educators to improve acuity practice, clinical nursing and service delivery. You will also be expected to work clinically with staff on the wards, providing teaching at the bedside and supporting their development.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You'll Do
Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The delivery of mandatory training such as resus and moving & handling
• Undertaking teaching to support Divisional and Care group education activities such as IV study days, care group inductions and preceptorship courses.
• The coordination & delivery of student nurse inductions
• Working with Staff Nurses that are new to the care group to develop their clinical skills
• Helping to support the trust with training for Internationally Educated Nurses
• Liaising with management teams regarding staff development & career progression.   WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Senior Band 5/6  or equivalent experience in cardiovascular and thoracic or related specialty
• Experience with developing nursing/Healthcare professions practice
• Experience of educating and developing staff

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria

• Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional or Non-registered support worker etc
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures

Desirable criteria

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Further evidence of speciality competence