3956 - Practice Educator

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is seeking a Clinical Educator to join their team in CBU2. This role involves designing, planning, and delivering high-quality education and training. The successful candidate will work closely with various clinical teams to enhance staff development and promote best practices in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience required.
• Experience providing mentorship and assessment to learners.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educational programs for staff.
• Assess educational needs and promote evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Teaching

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse with the NMC

Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Job description

Fixed term / Secondment Opportunity until 31st March 2026

Are you passionate about clinical education and ready for a new challenge? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic Clinical Educator to join the team in CBU2, which includes Surgical, Trauma, and Orthopaedics.

This secondment provides an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will work under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Educator based in ICU, with responsibilities of designing, planning, facilitating, and delivering high-quality education and training across CBU2. This will allow you to develop your skills as an autonomous practitioner while being a key part of dynamic multidisciplinary teams.

This secondment is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a clinical educator role, build leadership and management skills, and contribute to the development of others in busy and diverse clinical areas.

If seeking a secondment, please ensure you have the approval of your line manager for release.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and respond to the educational and developmental needs of staff within CBU2
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support clinical excellence
• Promote evidence-based practice and lifelong learning within the multidisciplinary team
• Support the induction and ongoing development of new and existing staff
• Collaborate with ward managers, senior clinicians, and the wider education team
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development through education

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a 'Good' rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and making significant progress in delivering our strategic objectives. We are proud of our staff's commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organization, highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. We are moving at pace with a 'we can do this' attitude evident throughout the organization, where staff are engaged in change and committed to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals requiring sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please use the link on the right side of this advert to check eligibility. Note that from April 9th, 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Practice Educator

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach in various settings.
• Ability to plan educational training programs.
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Ability to deliver set objectives.
• Good time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly within the duty rota system.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Evidence of post-registration personal and professional development.
• Teaching and assessing qualification, e.g., Practice Assessor
• Professional Nurse Advocate in progress

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of national and local agendas for acute care.
• Understanding of specific patient needs within the department.
• Awareness of current issues affecting healthcare education, including quality monitoring.

Experience

• Substantial post-registration experience
• Experience providing mentorship, practice supervision, and assessment to learners
• Experience working within teams
• Extensive experience in an acute clinical setting
• Experience delivering training packages

In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why it is important.

In around 100 words, please give an example of how you have helped improve your department's service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.