Cardiothoracic Education & Practice Lead

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse or ODP to join its Cardiothoracic Theatre Team. This role combines clinical practice with education, supporting learning, mentoring staff, and promoting safe perioperative care.

You will deliver teaching, assess learning needs, develop resources, and contribute to service improvement. Flexible working is available and you will be part of a supportive, diverse Trust committed to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with relevant professional registration.
• Significant experience within cardiothoracic or perioperative practice.
• Passionate about education, workforce development, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical teaching to theatre staff and students.
• Assess learning needs, set objectives, monitor progress and evaluate competence.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to enhance professional development.
• Promote a positive learning environment and evidence-based perioperative practice.
• Support audit, research and service improvement activities and learning reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education/w workforce development

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse or ODP to join its Cardiothoracic Theatre Team. This role combines clinical practice with education, supporting learning, mentoring staff, and promoting safe perioperative care.

You will deliver teaching, assess learning needs, develop resources, and contribute to service improvement. Flexible working is available and you will be part of a supportive, diverse Trust committed to high standards of care.