Clinical Education Facilitator - (Technology-Enhanced Learning)

Job summary

Are you passionate about healthcare education and innovation? Do you have a keen interest in cutting-edge technology such as Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

We are looking for a forward-thinking healthcare professional to join our Clinical Education Team as a Clinical Education Facilitator with a focus on Technology-Enhanced Learning. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare education by developing and delivering innovative training programmes across UCLH. If you are eager to combine clinical expertise with technology-driven educational strategies, we want to hear from you!

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Education Facilitator, you will work as part of our dynamic multi-professional Clinical Education Team. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing engaging training programmes that integrate advanced technologies such as VR, XR, and AI to enhance learning experiences and patient outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in delivering clinical education programmes across the Trust and ensuring that these programmes are aligned with best practices and relevant educational frameworks. You will also be involved in faculty development initiatives, quality assurance, and collaboration with key stakeholders to promote inter-professional education and Human Factors Ergonomics.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

Current and appropriate level of professional/ statutory Registration for area of specialty RN/ RM/ HCPC/MD Evidence of professional post registration qualification in appropriate area of specialty or equivalent post qualification experience Educated to BSc / 1st degree level or equivalent qualification / training and experience

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification or demonstrates equivalent highly developed specialist knowledge, skills, and formal teaching experience at level 6

Experience

Essential

Post registration clinical practice experience Clinical experience working autonomously within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care Teaching experience within a range of settings , formal / informal, individuals / small / large groups, multidisciplinary, clinical / non-clinical environments, face to face / remotely. Well-developed understanding of multidisciplinary issues and a commitment to multidisciplinary working

Desirable

Experience in using AI, VR, and XR technologies Experience in designing, planning, delivering, and evaluating courses using experiential learning and simulation-based methodologies Experience in conducting educational research and contributing to research papers and publications. Knowledge and understanding of health professional education and curricula

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical practice with a strong emphasis on evidence-based methods Routinely applies evidence-based research to clinical and educational practice across a range of settings Evidence of facilitating learning of multi-disciplinary learners in a range of settings , in/formal, individuals / groups, non/clinical environments, face to face / remotely Able to provide support and feedback to a range of learners Effective organisation and time management skills and ability to work to agreed deadlines Proven ability to work autonomously; proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and achieve results through others Able to work with analysing, interpreting, and presenting information from diverse sources, facilitating informed decision-making through written reports and presentations.

Desirable

Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating training interventions across a range of settings in line with educational principles Able to confidently and credibly manage difficult, complex or contentious situations appropriately and sensitively

Values

Essential

Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, with proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and staff at all levels

Personal and People Development

Essential

Proficient in using MS (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams) and equivalent web-based applications Demonstrate a strong interest in AI, VR and XR technologies and their applications in clinical education Friendly, approachable, punctual and reliable Highly motivated and determination to deliver work of consistent high quality Highly reflective and flexible, able to consciously and proactively adapt their approach to meet the needs of their current audience High level of emotional intelligence: able to understand and master own emotions and demonstrate tact, empathy, and reassurance in difficult or contentious situations

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Follow Trust policies to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by fostering respect, addressing discrimination, and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements

Essential

Promotes, monitors and maintains best practices in health, safety and security of self and others Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in healthcare and education and a strong commitment to the promotion of equality Able to fulfil the travelling requirements of the job Able to carry out the physical requirements of the job, with any reasonable adjustments under the DDA