A vacancy has arisen within Blackrock Health Galway Clinic for the role of Acting Clinical Education Facilitator. This is a temporary, full time post (12 months, 37.5 hours per week) The role: To work as part of the Practice Development and education team to identify the clinical educational needs of staff. Keep up to date on relevant changes in clinical standards and develop training materials and/or learning opportunities for all Galway Clinic staff to develop skills. To coordinate mandatory and continuing education for all clinical and non clinical departments. To teach and / or coordinate selected courses as applicable in conjunction with in house and external instructors. To manage the orientation program for all new staff and to expand as necessary. To participate in Practice Development programmes and support the development of PD facilitators within the workplace Support and advocate the use of evidence in practice Work with nurses who require additional supports and/or profession development plans.Maintain a record of supports and write reports on professional performance. Support and assist staff who wish to develop service initiatives, service / nursing audits or service / nursing research. To act as a role model for use of evidence in practice and undertake and lead on service improvement projects/audit and research. Work in collaboration with Clinical education facilitator in ICU and Theatre. To maintain education audits and related records as required. Support preceptors who are in turn guiding nursing students Act as a link for Undergraduate and post graduate nursing programmes. Support the implementation and audit of nursing standards. To act as a resource for staff in relation to clinical educational issues. Any other duties as outlined by Director of Nursing Office. Reports to Practice Development Education and Research Facilitator. The Candidate: Required Registered General Nurse on the NMBI active register 3 years minimum experience in a clinical role Have an interest in and experience of learning in the workplace and understands the conditions needed for professionals to learn. Experience in development and delivery of clinical education. Have proven Clinical, Leadership skills Ability to work comfortably in multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels. Experience of undertaking audit /research and identifying areas where improved practice is needed. Up to date knowledge of national and international nursing issues, legislation, governance and regulation. Desired Post grad education in nursing or related topics. Peer reviewed Publications and conference submissions. Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday, February 03rd Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Clinical Leadership Interpersonal