Apprentice Educator

Type: Apprentice
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We are looking for current Band 5 nurses interested in a development opportunity to become a clinical educator and part deputy sister. Here in Endoscopy we take pride in providing our staff with further opportunities for training and progression and with an increase in the number of Registered Nurses working with the team we are looking to appoint an additional clinical educator to support learning and development.We are looking for someone with a real passion for working with learners such as nurses undergoing return to practice and overseas programmes. supervised practice, pre and post registration programmes and those in bands 1-4 looking to progress. You will need to be able to share and demonstrate best practice with the team to deliver the high quality, safe and compassionate care our patients have come to expect. Benefits of joining our expanding Unit include:Great opportunities for training and progression, you will be supported by 3 dedicated clinical educators and our large multi-disciplinary teamThe post holder must have a foundation degree in health studies or equivalent, for example a diploma in higher education or a higher national diploma (level 5). Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:Flexible working hoursDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsEnsure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and work within limits of competence.The clinical educator in consultation with the Nurse Lead and Unit manager is required to assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of clinical education and staff development programs aimed at developing, maintaining and continually enhancing the clinical skills of staff working in the unit.To support mentors of pre-registration students and enable protected time for mentoring.Liaise with other local/regional hospitals to develop shared learning/educational sessions.To work closely with the Unit manager & Lead nurse to deliver teaching sessions, including clinical teaching, on in-house programmes of study.To provide advice and guidance alongside with the unit manager where there are performance issues with learners, working alongside learners and developing bespoke learning objectivesTo support new models of mentorship and a coaching approach to learner support where this is achievable.To assist the unit manager in contributing to the audit of practice placements and maintenance of the audit cycle.Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register (Adult Nursing)Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional ProfileExtensive post registration experience, including significant experience within relevant speciality at senior Band 5 or equivalentExperience of presenting/teaching within a formal settingHighly effective teaching and presenting skillsDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital