Practice Based Educator - Orthopaedic wards (secondment)

Job overview

We are delighted to announce that we have a secondment opportunity for a Practice Based Educator to join the Surgery nursing team at Wythenshawe Hospital, covering our orthopaedic wards.  The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in elective and emergency orthopaedics.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our nursing team.

Are you a Registered Nurse with  evidence of teaching, have two years post registration experience and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/education?

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a charismatic and engaging individual who can connect with clinical nursing teams at all levels and support cultural/behavioural changes within teams to ensure improvements in the delivery of the best possible patient experience.

A large part of the role will be clinically focused ward based training, as well as contributing to the wider education programme.  A component of the role will also include working clinically within the team to maintain clinical credibility and understand the nursing environment that you are providing your educational services to. This an ideal opportunity to step outside of a ward /department based role and use your experience, knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.

As well as the opportunity to develop personally and professionally within the team, you’ll have the chance to use your creative skills in delivering training and education. You’ll be supported through an annual appraisal and personal development planning and have support

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.