Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care

Dudley
£38,682-46,580 per year
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PAIN & PRE-OP DIRECTORATECLINICAL EDUCATOR - CRITICAL CAREBand 6 - 37.5 hours per week - PermanentAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Clinical Educatorto join ourCritical Care team.In this role, the Clinical Educator will lead the delivery of training and education programmes across the Critical Care service, supporting the development of a skilled and confident workforce.Working closely with theClinical Education Team,Lead Nurses, andMatron, the post holder will contribute to achieving the educational objectives set by the Trust and Network. They will also help shape and implement educational strategies that support these goals.The overarching aim of the role is to ensure staff are competently trained to meet the demands of their roles, enabling the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient care within a positive and supportive work environment.The post holder will collaborate across a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary workforce to share knowledge, align goals, and promote clinical excellence. A strong commitment to high standards, a clear educational vision, and the ability to work strategically within an educational budget are essential.Main duties of the job

Deliver an effective educational strategy using a blend of teaching and learning techniques, enabling both educators and learners to create an optimal learning environment through the use of technology, high-quality content, efficient administration, and strong communication.
Maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Support staff in delivering holistic, person-centred care that recognises the individual needs of patients and their families.
Utilise staff and resources effectively and efficiently, in line with Trust policies.
Prioritise workload to manage competing demands and ensure timely, safe care delivery.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including written reports, handovers, and legal records, in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
Contribute to the promotion of clinical governance through standard setting, implementation, and audit.
Lead and support quality improvement initiatives that benefit patients, families, and staff.
Confidently manage digital systems including e-rostering, SafeCare, Sunrise, and ICCA to support service delivery.

About usAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number253-0825-7377792Job locationsRussells Hall HospitalPensnett RoadDudleyDY1 2HQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential

First level registration
Post Graduate Academic Award in Critical Care
Recognised award in teaching & assessing
Evidence of Leadership & Management

Desirable

Evidence of CCN4 competencies

Knowledge & TrainingEssential

Proven leadership skills within Critical Care
Ability to supervise & assess others to include pre-registration and post-registration students
Ability to share knowledge base with others and to teach on the education programme
Evidence of self-development and development of others within Critical Care

ExperienceEssential

Experience of working clinically in a Critical care unit after the completion of a PGAA in Critical care

Communication & Relationship SkillsEssential

Proficient interpersonal skills - to
Effective communication with patients, families, carers and members of MDT
Ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team
Ability to work collaboratively

Analytical & Judgement SkillsEssential

Demonstrate attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly under pressure and problem solve
Commitment to evidence-based practice & the development of nursing practice

Planning & Organisational SkillsEssential

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for all levels of Critical Care patients without supervision
Ability to organise and prioritise workload of self and others
Ability to maintain accurate records, data, information and prepare written and verbal handovers

Physical skillsEssential

Physically able to undertake role with minor adjustments
Ability to work flexibly over a 7-day period

Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential

First level registration
Post Graduate Academic Award in Critical Care
Recognised award in teaching & assessing
Evidence of Leadership & Management