Neurology Clinical Educator - Institute of Neurological Sciences

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Educator within Neurology, based at the Institute of Neurosciences in Glasgow. This role provides an opportunity to lead on staff education, professional development and practice improvement within the specialist field of Neurology across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will support a holistic approach to care and education for individuals and families living with long-term neurological conditions, helping to enhance staff knowledge, confidence and clinical practice. The role will involve working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post.
• You will work full-time hours (36) Monday Friday; this may alter if expert support is required in clinical areas
• The post is based within Neurology at the Institute of Neurosciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will lead on the development and delivery of education programmes to support the learning needs of new and existing staff, students and primary care professionals involved in the care of patients with long-term neurological conditions. You will support the implementation of new drug therapies in line with evidence-based practice, contributing to the safe and effective update of clinical protocols and pathways.

Working closely with the Lead Nurse and Senior Charge Nurses, you will promote evidence-based practice, support staff to maintain specialist knowledge and meet mandatory training requirements. You will play a key role in identifying, developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes, enhance patient safety and support strategic priorities. You will also contribute to the development of Scotland-wide education solutions that support service improvement, risk management and person-centred care.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Experience working within a clinical environment.
• Willingness and commitment to develop skills within the Clinical Educator role.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and influence practice development and education.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience within neurology, neuro medicine or neurosciences.
• Previous experience within a clinical educator role.
• Experience of leadership and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and service improvement methodologies.
  
  

What We Offer

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
  
  

Interested?

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

For Further Information About This Opportunity, Please Contact

Helena Richmond

Telephone: 0141 201 2543

Email

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This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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