Acute Medical Unit Practice Educator

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced AMU Practice Educator (Band 6 level) to lead nursing and support staff training across the Acute Medical Unit. You will deliver clinical education, supervise practice, and support induction and ongoing professional development within Acute Medicine.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years post-registration acute medicine experience, with a 37.5-hour week pattern and an emphasis on evidence-based education and staff

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years of post-registration experience in acute medicine.
• Experience delivering clinical education and training programs.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and development opportunities.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and implement training and development for nursing and support staff.
• Provide a positive learning environment to maximise staff potential.
• Induct new staff and support continuing professional development in Acute Medicine.
• Design, plan and deliver training programmes with Clinical Nurse Manager support.
• Facilitate staff development and career progression using evidence-based practice.

Conoscenze

Clinical supervision

Staff training

Team coordination

Nursing education

Formazione

Nurse registration

Registered with NMC

Descrizione del lavoro

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Acute Medical Unit Practice Educator

The closing date is 15 November 2026

• The AMU practice educator is responsible for the coordination of and implementation of training and development of all nursing and support worker staff, including the provision of a positive learning environment in which staff can maximise their potential.
• They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing safe and high-quality care for adults, children and young people. They act as a clinical expert providing clinical supervision to ensure and enable others to deliver the same high-quality care.
• The practice educator supports the Clinical Nurse Managers in the induction of new staff, the delivery of clinical education and supporting the continuing professional development of nursing staff within Acute Medicine.
• They devise, plan and deliver training programmes, with the support from the Clinical Nurse Manager, to support staff to develop new skills and achieve/maintain relevant competencies and skills.
• Practice educator supports staff, working clinically with them, to support their development and their career progression to become clinical experts, using up to date evidence-based practice, Trust policies and procedures.
• They will facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competenc

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated nurse to join our team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse Practice Educator. You will get the opportunity to work across our dynamic unit where you will experience all aspects of working in Acute Medicine including Same Day Emergency Care and Medical Triage working with the team to improve patient experience and staff education . We currently have 1 substantive vacancy. You will be required to have a minimum of 2 years of post-registration experience in acute medicine.

Working Pattern: 37.5hrs to be worked over 4-5 days (in the first Monday to Friday)

Interview Date: Friday 27th November 2026

For further information please contact: Ruth Edwards, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 404616 or email [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust