Adult ITU Clinical Practice Educator - London

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a passionate ITU Clinical Practice Educator to join their Critical Care Team. This role is pivotal in developing nursing staff through innovative training and mentorship, ensuring high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, a commitment to education, and the ability to inspire confidence and competence in others. With a focus on employee well-being and career progression, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of both staff and patients alike. Join a team that values compassion, integrity, and individual contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC pin and experience in critical care.
• Postgraduate ITU module with teaching qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact training sessions for nursing staff.
• Create learning strategies to enhance nursing competence.

Skills

Critical Care Education

Mentoring

Teaching

Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC pin

Postgraduate ITU module

Teaching qualification or working towards one

Job description

Educate. Empower. Elevate Critical Care.

We’re looking for an inspiring and dynamic ITU Clinical Practice Educator to join our world-class Critical Care Team at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

In this rewarding role, you’ll be the driving force behind the growth and development of our nursing team. From the very first day of induction to advanced critical care education, you’ll create learning strategies that ignite confidence, competence, and compassion in practice.

As an educator, mentor, and leader, you’ll deliver high-impact training sessions, support clinical development pathways, and empower nurses at all stages of their career. Whether you’re guiding newly qualified staff or facilitating learning for those undertaking critical care qualifications, your role is key to raising the standard of care we deliver every single day.

At HCA UK, we care deeply—about our patients, our teams, and your professional journey. With us, you’ll find the support, autonomy, and inspiration you need to thrive.

What you’ll bring:

• Registered Nurse with active NMC pin
• Postgraduate ITU module (must hold 60 credits)
• Experience at senior Band 6 level or equivalent in a critical care setting
• Teaching qualification or working towards one

Ready to shape the future of critical care? Join us and bring your passion for education to a hospital that’s as committed to excellence as you are.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Clinical Practice Educator, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.