Clinical Practice Educator

London Bridge Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare group – a collection of award-winning hospitals and clinics that provide you with world-class private healthcare. Founded in 1968, we’ve been at the forefront of private medical care for over 50 years. We have 6 Theatres across 2 floors, providing a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none.

The Clinical Practice Facilitator is responsible for developing ODP and nursing practice and supporting the professional development of ODP and nursing staff across the facility. This includes the inpatient and outpatients departments on all campuses. This will include working closely with the Theatres teams  to ensure a multi faceted approach to education and training and developing individual learning plans with staff, acting as a mentor and role model to ODP and nursing staff using evidenced based best practices to ensure highest level of nursing standards are upheld. 

What you will do:

• Assist the Theatre Managers in the development and review of training needs analysis and ensuring ODP and Nursing staff are competent and fit for practice as per NMC standards.

• Promote an environment that encourages learning and continual professional development as part of enhancing clinical nursing skills. The post holder will be expected to be highly visible, working alongside colleagues to deliver best practice.

• Involved in developing education and training programmes in line with service needs, assist in the delivery of education programmes and acting as a role model/supporting nurses in the clinical environment. 

• Analyse, support and implement evidence based practice 

• Implement clinical policy and review compliance 

• Recognise and support the development of staff where there are issues regarding their capability 

• Participate in the development of clinical supervision with all ODP and nursing staff 

• Working alongside staff to ensure they are safe in their practice. To implement and monitor improvement plans following incidents 

• Provide support for individual development, for both teaching and clinical practice 

• To maintain and monitor a register of Safe Blood Transfusion competencies in line with legal requirements 

• To maintain a register of mentors in line with NMC and HCPC guidelines 

• Interpret national guidelines and safety alerts.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical related field.

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Administrator

• HCPC Registration or NMC Registration / Pin

• 3+ years of experience in clinical education

• 3+ years’ experience in nursing specialty in an acute care hospital.

• Valid BLS certificate (Essential)

• CIPD or Learning Development qualifications (Essential)

• Ability to demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional care to create an unmatched value proposition for our clinicians and patients.

• Ability to make timely, informed decisions that are in the best interest of our patients, employees, providers, community and HCA.

• Ability to lead others to accomplish organisational goals and objectives; provide meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams and drive employee engagement.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Clinical Practice Educator, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers