# Clinical Educator Practitioner Intensive Care/ HDU Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Southern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-educator-practitioner-intensive-care-hdu-services/7e1a66b7-a3c5-4590-a38b-96c47f803e6e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-educator-practitioner-intensive-care-hdu-services/7e1a66b7-a3c5-4590-a38b-96c47f803e6e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Southern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Craigavon - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T16:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T15:30:39.589Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47429/clinical-educator-practitioner-intensive-care-hdu-services - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMTk3Qjk0MTVGRkE4MzY3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://southerntrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT) - Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building - Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 01/06/26 - Closes: Tue, 16 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE Clinical Educator Practitioner ### BAND Band 7 ### DIRECTORATE SCS ### INITIAL LOCATION ### CAH ICU ### REPORTS TO Lead Nurse Critical Care Services ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Head of Service of Anaesthetics, Theatres & ICU ### FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder, as an active member of Critical Care Services senior nursing team and in conjunction with the Critical Care Managers will be responsible for facilitating education and practice development within the Critical Care Units. She/he will collaborate with key individuals, including the Unit Managers and Senior Medical team to ensure that expertise exists within the Critical Care Areas to provide specialist nursing care. The post holder will play a key role in facilitating work based learning focused on enabling staff to work in a person centred approach. She/he will also play a role in identifying education and development needs and meeting these in innovative ways. The post holder will contribute to the establishment of an effective learning environment within the critical care units. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will focus and lead on the following key areas, within the organisation’s governance framework: ### 1.0 CLINICAL EDCUATION PRACTITIONER 1.1 Act as a role model to demonstrate professional leadership within and external to the trust 1.2 Maintain an up to date knowledge base ensuring professional, academic, and clinical credibility. 1.3 Under the supervision of the Unit managers you will manage and coordinate learning activities within the Critical Care Units. The post holder will work shifts on the floor to provide support, teach and facilitate the nursing workforce. 1.4 Contribute to the management of student placements, educational audits for pre and post registration nursing students. 1.5 Participate in and support the Critical Care Units nursing staff involvement in audit activities. 1.6 Ensure regular evaluation of effectiveness of own role 1.7 Provide leadership that facilitates professional decision making and effective team working. 1.8 Demonstrate clinical expertise by role modelling person centred practice to others. 1.9 Participate in ensuring systems and processes are in place to support and lead nursing staff in promoting person centred care to agreed standards. 1.10 Promote nursing in the Units, Division and Trust including educational establishments in order to enhance recruitment and retention of nursing staff ### 2.0 EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Work in collaboration with the Critical Care Unit Sisters/Charge Nurses, to ensure the ongoing training and educational needs of nursing staff within the units are identified. To develop personalised development programmes in conjunction with the Trust Clinical Career Framework to meet these needs. 2.2 Work in collaboration with the Unit Sisters/Charge Nurses to co-ordinate and deliver the training and education of nursing staff within Critical Care Units, to ensure that they have the appropriate skills and knowledge base to deliver quality nursing care. 2.2 Contribute to the management of lack of competence within the department 2.3 Co-ordinate and monitor the Critical Care nursing staff attendance at mandatory training sessions . 2.4 Lead, in conjunction with the Unit Sisters/Charge Nurses the development, implementation and evaluation of effective orientation/preceptorship programmes for nursing staff. 2.5 Work closely with all Critical Care nursing staff and assist them to evaluate their own development. 2.6 Contribute to the promotion of high standards of care maximising learning and assessment activities in practice 2.7 Develop training & development programmes for Critical Care nursing staff in conjunction with Critical Care Unit Sisters/Charge Nurses & education providers. 2.8 To co-ordinate and facilitate uptake of formal training & development programmes for Critical Care nursing staff, in conjunction with Critical Care Unit Sisters/Charge Nurses. 2.9 Participate with the Unit Sisters/Charge Nurses for the Critical Care, in the training and induction programmes for Health Care Assistants. 2.10 Participate in, support and encourage research and evidence based practice for the enhancement of patient care. 2.11 Contribute to developing an environment that encourages reflective practice through action learning, clinical supervision and peer review. 2.12 Maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and within the scope of professional practice. 2.13 Be responsible for ensuring that his/her own continuing professional development is in keeping with PREP/revalidation requirements. 2.14 Liaise with external educational establishments in ensuring validation of formal training and development programmes. 2.15 Monitor and evaluate the uptake of specialist practice programmes in the Critical Care Units through participation in the Commissioning Process. 2.16 Develop, deliver, evaluate and critically review the effectiveness of learning and development activities undertaken by staff. ### 3.0 MANAGEMENT 3.1 Adhere to all Southern Health & Social Care Policies. 3.2 Maintain an up to date knowledge base, ensuring professional, academic and clinical credibility. This will involve working and role modelling as a practitioner in the unit and involve participating in the internal rotation system as required. 3.3 Contribute to the development of policies relevant to Critical Care Units. 3.4 Participate in developing a strategic plan for education, training and development within Critical Care Units. 3.5 Attend working groups and meetings and deputise for Critical Care Sisters/Lead Nurse/Head of Service as required. 3.6 Participate in the Recruitment and retention of Critical Care nursing staff as required 3.7 Observe for any signs of ill health or stress factors in staff assigned to the area and report as appropriate to the Unit Manager 3.8 Demonstrate effective decision making that is person centred and consistent with trust policies. 3.9 Ensure effective and efficient use of resources. 3.10 Ensure systems are in place to provide a safe environment for patient care within the risk management, research and clinical governance strategies. 3.11 Ensure adherence to the DHSSPS guidelines for the safe handling, administration storage and custody of medicinal products. 3.12 Liaise and network with other staff and Departments. 3.13 Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and development of the role. ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values. ### RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within their designated area. Take responsibility for ensuring that “departmental” audits are undertaken at the required frequency levels and leading the audits or delegating responsibility to an appropriate member of staff. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Band 7 Clinical Educator Practitioner DIRECTORATE Surgery & Clinical Services ### SALARY Band 7 AFC HOURS 15 hours per week ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register 2. Have 5 years post-registration experience within an Intensive Care Unit. 3. Must have completed a degree in Nursing or be able to evidence post graduate study to include the Critical Care Course or Equivalent. Or Have 5 years post-registration experience as a Band 5 including 3 years within an Intensive Care Unit and have obtained a postgraduate qualification in Intensive Care Nursing Or Have 5 years post-registration experience which must include a minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in an Intensive Care Unit. Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications/ Registration Nursing Degree and ICU Course Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. Shortlisting by Application Form SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities 1. Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development. Proven track record in having taken responsibility for a ward/Dept which includes taking charge on day shifts. Have sound knowledge of changing trends within health and social care. Interview Knowledge Be conversant with current professional issues in relation to nursing. Ability to provide effective leadership to meet the needs of the post in full. 3. Ability to effectively manage an operational team to ensure positive outcomes for Patients. 4. Provide evidence of maintaining and monitoring standards which have enhanced the patient experience of care. 5. Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence based practice. 6. Have effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full. 7. Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 8. Computer literate. Interview If this post is being sought on secondment then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application. As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Job Details Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT) Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) Contract Type: Permanent Opening Date: 01/06/26 Closes: Tue, 16 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM Interview Dates: TBC Notes: If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ## Job Description The post holder, as an active member of Critical Care Services senior nursing team and in conjunction with the Critical Care Managers will be responsible for facilitating education and practice development within the Critical Care Units. She/he will collaborate with key individuals, including the Unit Managers and Senior Medical team to ensure that expertise exists within the Critical Care Areas to provide specialist nursing care. The post holder will play a key role in facilitating work based learning focused on enabling staff to work in a person centred approach. She/he will also play a role in identifying education and development needs and meeting these in innovative ways. The post holder will contribute to the establishment of an effective learning environment within the critical care units. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.