Spinal Clinical Educator - National Spinal Injuries Unit

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role:

As a Neurology Clinical Educator within the National Spinal Injuries Unit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of specialist care across NHSGGC and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on education, practice development and quality improvement within a nationally recognised centre of excellence. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and champion evidence-based practice.

NHSGGC is committed to supporting your professional growth within a progressive and innovative healthcare environment. This role offers the chance to influence care at both local and national level while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families. Join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise and passion for education will truly impact lives.

The requirements:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• Across Monday to Friday
• Permanent, part-time
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

• Lead and deliver high quality education and training programmes within spinal injuries across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Develop, implement and evaluate innovative learning solutions to support staff development and service improvement
• Promote and embed evidence based practice and person centred care across multidisciplinary teams
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audit and governance activity
• Collaborate with local and national partners to develop standardised education programmes and competencies
• Provide expert clinical advice and guidance to staff, patients and carers within the specialist field
• Create a positive learning culture that supports lifelong learning and professional development

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register with degree level education or equivalent
• Significant post registration experience within spinal injuries, with evidence of Band 6 level practice or above
• Experience of delivering education and training within a clinical environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Strong leadership, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire others
• High level IT skills with experience in developing and delivering digital learning solutions

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Lead Nurse, Spinal Injuries, Neuro Rehabilitation and Neuro Medicine, Helena Richmond, , Helena.

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