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Practice Educator - Hitchin


Company : NHS


Location : Ipswich, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job SummaryPractice EducatorLocation: HitchinSalary: 47,810- 54,710 per annum DOE Pro rata 22.5h/week 28,686-32,825 annuallyHours: 22.5hrs per weekWhy join us?Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.About Us:Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At Stagenhoe, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.Main duties of the jobMAIN PURPOSE:To develop and support the education and training needs of the clinical healthcare workforce.To contribute towards the delivery of the strategic aims and objectives set out in the organisational Clinical Education Strategy and Framework at the designated Service.To demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility in clinical practice by being a role model at all times.About UsBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.REWARDS:You can look forward to excellent benefits including:A competitive Salary of 47,810- 54,710 per annum DOE33 Days ALAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Excellent training and supportCompany PensionEye voucher schemeLong service and staff awardsFree parkingDetailsDate posted16 July 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary28,686 to 32,825 a year 47,810- 54,710 per annum DOEContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberB0462-25-0053Job locationsThe ChantryHadleigh RdIpswichIP2 0BPJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesMAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible to support the development of learners on various educational & training programmes to achieve and maintain an excellent standard of clinical practice in accordance with national and professional standardsHaving a key role in assessing training needs, planning, delivering and evaluating education and training programmesResponsible for the identifying, planning, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for the services Clinical Healthcare WorkforceTo ensure all education and training is quality assured, accurately monitored and recorded in accordance with policyResponsible for collating the services annual training needs analysis based on the outcome of annual appraisal reviews identified training requirementsProvide a range of educational approaches and learning events, including; face to face- classroom, virtual, clinical and competency assessment, e-learning and blended learningTo ensure clinical induction and orientation programmes are delivered and evaluated as per the corporate clinical induction procedures and/or processesTo work in a supernumerary role to support and develop new and existing registered, unregistered healthcare staff and volunteersTo support the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the Quality Improvement Plan by using Datix incident analysis to continuously improve the reporting process and deliver appropriate education and training to prevent recurrence where appropriateTo participate in the development of policies and guidelines within the serviceTo support the delivery of any research being carried out in the centre and across the organisation to promote evidence-based practice and quality service deliveryJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible to support the development of learners on various educational & training programmes to achieve and maintain an excellent standard of clinical practice in accordance with national and professional standardsHaving a key role in assessing training needs, planning, delivering and evaluating education and training programmesResponsible for the identifying, planning, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for the services Clinical Healthcare WorkforceTo ensure all education and training is quality assured, accurately monitored and recorded in accordance with policyResponsible for collating the services annual training needs analysis based on the outcome of annual appraisal reviews identified training requirementsProvide a range of educational approaches and learning events, including; face to face- classroom, virtual, clinical and competency assessment, e-learning and blended learningTo ensure clinical induction and orientation programmes are delivered and evaluated as per the corporate clinical induction procedures and/or processesTo work in a supernumerary role to support and develop new and existing registered, unregistered healthcare staff and volunteersTo support the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the Quality Improvement Plan by using Datix incident analysis to continuously improve the reporting process and deliver appropriate education and training to prevent recurrence where appropriateTo participate in the development of policies and guidelines within the serviceTo support the delivery of any research being carried out in the centre and across the organisation to promote evidence-based practice and quality service deliveryPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialABOUT YOU:Educated to degree level (level 6 or working towards)Registered Clinical Professional (registered with NMC, HCPC)Evidence of Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor trainingEvidence of continuous professional developmentExperience in a clinical role in specialist healthcareWorking knowledge of training needs analysis, planning and facilitation of adult based learning, mandatory and priority training requirements, different learning styles and application in delivering education and trainingWorking knowledge of clinical assessment skills for clinical non-registered and registered staffWorking knowledge of evidence-based practiceKnowledge of current national agenda for health and social care, specifically in relation to the development of specialist palliative care servicesSkilled in coaching and supporting staff and volunteers, appraisals, inductions, mentoring and preceptorshipPerson SpecificationEssentialABOUT YOU:Educated to degree level (level 6 or working towards)Registered Clinical Professional (registered with NMC, HCPC)Evidence of Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor trainingEvidence of continuous professional developmentExperience in a clinical role in specialist healthcareWorking knowledge of training needs analysis, planning and facilitation of adult based learning, mandatory and priority training requirements, different learning styles and application in delivering education and trainingWorking knowledge of clinical assessment skills for clinical non-registered and registered staffWorking knowledge of evidence-based practiceKnowledge of current national agenda for health and social care, specifically in relation to the development of specialist palliative care servicesSkilled in coaching and supporting staff and volunteers, appraisals, inductions, mentoring and preceptorshipDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBrainkindAddressThe ChantryHadleigh RdIpswichIP2 0BPEmployer''s website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameBrainkindAddressThe ChantryHadleigh RdIpswichIP2 0BPEmployer''s website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr