CAMHS Clinical Educator/Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse with an interest in Education to develop and support the practice based education of the Nursing workforce within the MFT CAMHS service. You'll be working with Core services within a community setting, training and upskilling the workforce to allow continuing improvement to standards of care.

You will lead on Induction, appraisal, revalidation and participate in audit and research.You'll be assessing current skill mix, highlighting where further support is required to ensure the workforce is fit for purpose.We'll rely on you to ensure the workforce has achieved an agreed set of competencies and supporting staff where necessary.

This is a varied and extremely rewarding role, contributing to the education of students, supporting current staff, partnership with local higher education institutions and enabling change through a quality improvement framework. There are 5 Core Services within MFT CAMHS. You will be aligned to support one Core Service. This role is based at Salford. .You will have experience in either a mental health or paediatric setting.

Wherever your interests lie, we'll support you to develop your skills to become an expert in your field.

Main duties of the job

With current NMC registration alongside a relevant teaching qualification, such as Mentorship or Education in Practice, you will undertake competency assessments. The post in split between 2 days working clinically and 3 days working as a Clinical Educator.

Support recruitment and attraction As Clinical Educator you will contribute to the development and delivery of the induction and probation programme Using your knowledge of practice based education, you will contribute to the development of the student placement programme, liaising with higher education institutions and the wider Education Team Using your experience of working within a nursing team, you'll undertake skill mix analysis and formulate plans for ongoing education, in collaboration with the Service Manager and wider Education Team.

Dedicated to providing an environment that encourages learning, you'll undertake audits, participate in research and ensure any learning is shared with the wider multi-disciplinary team. As part of the Clinical Educator role, you'll oversee and audit supervision, appraisal and revalidation. You will contribute to the development of training, ensuring standards are met and informing trust policy.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year.

As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

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