CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR *subject to AFC evaluation*

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

This exciting role combines clinical practice with education and staff development, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative care. Working closely with the Theatre Manager and Practice Development Practitioner, you will help develop staff knowledge, skills, and competencies while promoting a positive learning environment., Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of education, training and development programmes for theatre staff and students. Deliver practical and theoretical teaching, develop learning resources, and provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to enhance professional development and clinical practice. Assess learning needs, set objectives, monitor progress and evaluate competence, providing feedback and implementing development plans where required. Contribute to competency programmes, workforce development initiatives and educational reporting. Promote a positive learning environment that supports evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality improvement and high standards of perioperative care. Act as a clinical expert and professional role model, demonstrating effective leadership, professionalism and clinical excellence. Support audit, research and service improvement activities, implementing best practice across Cardiothoracic Theatres. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, educators and managers to support staff development and service delivery. Undertake the clinical responsibilities of a Senior Theatre Practitioner, providing safe, effective care throughout the perioperative pathway. Support the efficient running of theatre services through effective communication, teamwork and leadership, and participate in the cardiothoracic on-call rota, providing specialist support for emergency and urgent surgical services.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our Cardiothoracic Theatre Team.,

• 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.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future workforce of a specialist cardiothoracic service while maintaining your own clinical expertise. You will play a key role in supporting staff development, improving patient outcomes, and delivering exceptional care. If you are passionate about perioperative practice and developing others, we would love to hear from you.

About The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services to a diverse population. We are proud of the communities we serve and the dedicated workforce that supports them. Rated Good by the CQC, the Trust is recognised nationally for its commitment to inclusion, staff experience and high-quality patient care. We value diversity, innovation and continuous improvement, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a leading NHS organisation committed to excellent patient care.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values wellbeing and professional development.
• Access opportunities for career progression, education and specialist training.
• Be part of a Trust recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Help shape the future workforce of Cardiothoracic Theatres and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes.

We support flexible working wherever possible and welcome applications from individuals seeking a healthy work-life balance.