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Critical Care Educator - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 176-S-8291184
Job summary
This is an exciting secondment opportunity to experience an education role within Critical Care Services at NWAFT. If you are passionate about Critical Care nursing and are enthusiastic about teaching then please do consider applying for this position.
In conjunction with the Band 7 Critical Care Educators at NWAFT the post holder will:
Facilitate training, education and support the practice and development of all relevant clinical staff related to the care of Critically Ill patients
Provide support where needed for education needs arising from critical care projects which cross boundaries into ward areas. eg. Tracheostomy education / ALERT training and Critical Care Transfer training
Contribute to multi-disciplinary education and teaching with regard to expert critical care knowledge, skills, competencies and equipment
Assist with the induction processes for all registered and unregistered staff
Main duties of the job
In addition to the above descriptions the postholder will develop and assist with the delivery of training and education to meet gaps identified through training needs analysis and to ensure the maintenance and compliance with Critical Care National Education Frameworks
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-S-8291184
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a 12-month Band 6 secondment into the role of Critical Care educator with a primary base at Peterborough City Hospital. The successful candidate will help to facilitate training, education and support the practice and development of all relevant clinical staff related to the care of Critically Ill patients. They will work in conjunction with the Band 7 Critical Care Educators at NWAFT.
Main responsibilities will include:
To ensure that staff are trained, educated, and developed to their potential, to meet the demands of the service in liaison with Band 7 Educators.
To Identify and work with individuals who lack in competence / confidence to ensure that they are fit for practice and purpose.
To monitor and help maintain compliance with mandatory and local Critical Care competencies for all members of staff.
To deliver education and collaboratively enable compliance with national competency/education frameworks: ie theCritical Care National competency framework
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a 12-month Band 6 secondment into the role of Critical Care educator with a primary base at Peterborough City Hospital. The successful candidate will help to facilitate training, education and support the practice and development of all relevant clinical staff related to the care of Critically Ill patients. They will work in conjunction with the Band 7 Critical Care Educators at NWAFT.
Main responsibilities will include:
To ensure that staff are trained, educated, and developed to their potential, to meet the demands of the service in liaison with Band 7 Educators.
To Identify and work with individuals who lack in competence / confidence to ensure that they are fit for practice and purpose.
To monitor and help maintain compliance with mandatory and local Critical Care competencies for all members of staff.
To deliver education and collaboratively enable compliance with national competency/education frameworks: ie theCritical Care National competency framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Supervisor/Assessor status or Mentorship qualification
- Post Registration Critical Care qualification
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience of working within Critical Care
- Evidence of both formal and informal teaching activities
Desirable
- Involvement with evidence-based project work and change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of personal CPD
- Role Model for High Level Nursing Practice and Clinical Expert within Critical Care Knowledge and Skills Framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Supervisor/Assessor status or Mentorship qualification
- Post Registration Critical Care qualification
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience of working within Critical Care
- Evidence of both formal and informal teaching activities
Desirable
- Involvement with evidence-based project work and change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of personal CPD
- Role Model for High Level Nursing Practice and Clinical Expert within Critical Care Knowledge and Skills Framework
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)