Job Title: PCCU Clinical Practice Educator
Agency: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team and be an integral part of the PCCU Education and PCCU Clinical team.

Post holders will be expected to work a minimum of 23 hours per week across days, nights and weekend shifts.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner in Paediatric Critical Care providing clinically based practice development and education. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education will form approximately 50% of the role, engaging in education activities and working flexibly to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience e.g.: Working alongside learners at all stages of development to facilitate learning Identifying and supporting learning needs within PCC, Developing and updating training resources, Contributing to the delivery of education programmes within the Paediatric Critical Care unit and across the Directorate.

The role holder will spend the remainder of their time in clinical practice working within the B6 clinical workforce to: Provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family-centred care is delivered to critically ill children. Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff. Uphold PCCU’s Nursing Philosophy of Care. Effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered
• Recognised Paediatric Critical Care Course
• Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing/ENB 998/ associate mentorship course or equivalent.
• Practice assessor/supervisor training/practice educator
• Degree level study or working towards a degree

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students.
• Qualifications and/or evidence of study at Level 7, with additional qualifications such as a PG Cert in Clinical Education or equivalent considered advantageous

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical practice experience within a Paediatric Critical Care setting delivering L2/L3 care.
• Experience/evidence of competence working as a Band 6 in a L3 Paediatric Critical Care unit.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education, supervision, and assessment of learners.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.
• Ability to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.
• Experience delivering a variety of teaching approaches

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for high standards of individualised Critical care/ family centred care.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates the leadership potential.

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care.
• Good presentation skills
• Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.
• Evidence of developing an aspect of Critical Care nursing practice.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice.
• Experience of leading and supporting a team in a clinical area.
• Clinical decision-making skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Experience of managing change from a personal and leadership level.
• Knowledge/experience of: – audit in practice – implementation of quality improvement measures – risk management
• Experience of supporting learners with diverse learning needs.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Evidence of own recent updating.

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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