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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • York

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years post-registration acute experience, a teaching qualification, clinical skills proficiency, interest in teaching, and strong communication, organization, and creativity.
  • You will develop and deliver clinical skills programs, support students and tutors, assess competency, and collaborate on multi-professional training and assessment processes.

Requirements

  • Candidates should have at least four years of post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting, along with a recognised teaching qualification.
  • Proficiency in basic clinical procedures, including venepuncture, peripheral venous cannulation, and urethral catheterisation, is essential.
  • A strong interest in teaching clinical skills and clinical simulation training is also imperative.
  • While proven experience in teaching clinical skills is preferable, the role is open to those who have a passion for education and professional development in this area.
  • To succeed in this role, candidates will need excellent communication skills, be highly organised, flexible, and creative in their approach to education.

Responsibilities

  • To work within the clinical skills facilities to develop, implement and deliver teaching of clinical skills programmes to undergraduate medical students, with a primary responsibility for supporting HYMS students.
  • To support students and tutors within clinical areas, liaising with clinical tutors, junior doctors and other health care professionals in the identification of patients suitable to use as the key resource for HYMS teaching.
  • To supervise students clinical skills and assess competency through continual assessment of patients care requirements, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care across the Trust.
  • To work with other Clinical Skills Tutors across the HYMS sites to develop a strategic approach to the teaching and assessing of Clinical Skills, including developing opportunities for multi-disciplinary training where appropriate.
  • To work across organisational and professional boundaries and develop multi-professional clinically based teaching and assessment processes.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Clinical Skills Educator position?

Candidates should have at least four years of post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting, along with a recognised teaching qualification.

Is prior teaching experience in clinical skills necessary for this role?

While proven experience in teaching clinical skills is preferable, the role is open to those who have a passion for education and professional development in this area.

Where will the Clinical Skills Educator primarily work?

The position is based in the Learning and Research Centre at York Hospital, with opportunities to work at Scarborough Hospital as well.

What are the essential clinical skills required for this position?

Proficiency in basic clinical procedures, including venepuncture, peripheral venous cannulation, and urethral catheterisation, is essential.

What types of teaching will the Clinical Skills Educator be involved in?

The educator will develop, implement, and deliver teaching of clinical skills programmes, supervise students, and assess their competency.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role offers an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.

What benefits come with this position?

Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, relocation package, Employee Assistance Programme, NHS Car Lease scheme, and discounts from various providers.

Who can I contact for further information about the position?

You can contact Tracy McEwan, Lead Clinical Skills Educator, at tracy.mcewan@nhs.net or call 01904 721037.

Is there an opportunity for multi-disciplinary training in this role?

Yes, the role involves developing opportunities for multi-disciplinary training where appropriate.

What qualities should a successful candidate possess for this role?

A successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, be highly organised, flexible, and creative in their approach to education.

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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2012
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Mission & Purpose

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Our membership scheme means that you can find out more about our services and plans for the future and you can get involved. You have no obligations as a member, but there are lots of ways of getting involved - from voting for candidates to be on our Council of Governors, special events for members, to receiving member newsletters - and much more.