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We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Educator to join our team at University Hospital Hairmyres.
The post holder carries continuing responsibility for planning, developing, maintaining and evaluating standards of education and practice within the operating theatre department. Supports the learning needs of nursing, ODP and Associate Practitioner staff within the perioperative environment consisting of multiple specialties.
Using specialised skills and knowledge is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. The postholder is required to undertake clinical duties and practice clinical skills, which have been developed through knowledge and experience and manage clinical theatre sessions.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Registered Nurse or ODP with valid Professional Registration
Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice.
Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.
Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills
Working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by louise.hewitt@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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