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 within the National Spinal Injuries Unit for a Clinical Educator.

This role focuses on leading staff education and practice development within the specialist field of spinal injuries, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across acute rehabilitation inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work collaboratively with spinal injury services nationally and internationally, as well as neuro-rehabilitation, neurology, and neurosurgery teams, to enhance patient care and promote best practice.

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 working part time hours (18) These hours will be worked 2.5 shifts over Monday to Friday to meet educational priorities/ shared with joint 18hrs post holder This post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead on all aspects of staff education and practice development within the specialist field of spinal injuries while supporting the development of both new and existing staff, students, and primary care professionals involved in the care of patients with spinal injuries.

Working closely with the Lead Nurse and Senior Charge Nurses, the successful candidate will ensure clinical practice remains evidence-based and aligned with current standards and nursing strategy.

The role includes leading, facilitating, and implementing new initiatives, supporting the review and development of clinical protocols and pathways, and promoting robust clinical governance.

You will also identify, develop, and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes while fostering collaborative working with specialist services across the UK and internationally.

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

First Level Registered Nurse with current professional registration. Educated to degree level. Significant post-registration experience. Essential experience within spinal injuries and/or neurology services. Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical governance. Experience of education, training, and practice development. Ability to lead and implement service improvement initiatives. Understanding of local and strategic healthcare priorities. Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative working skills. Ability to support staff development and maintain high standards of specialist knowledge and mandatory training compliance.

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 An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Helena Richmond - Lead Nurse, Spinal Injuries, Neuro Rehabilitation and Neuro Medicine on 0141 201 2343 or helena.richmond@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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