Clinical Educator - Clinical Specialist Services

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants, getaways,/sh

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Educator (Band 6) on a fixed-term 12-month contract, part-time 15 hours per week, with a potential extension or secondment. The role is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and welcomes HCPC or NMC registrants.

The post offers a pro rata salary and a range of NHS benefits. The Trust encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and values diversity across its workforce.

Qualifications

• 3 years post registration clinical experience
• Experience of supporting and assessing learners in the workplace
• Experience of delivering education and training

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and co-ordinate training within the division
• Ensure staff and service training needs are met
• Provide advice, guidance and support on training and education issues
• Work across boundaries for the benefit of patient care and staff development
• Participate in networking events to disseminate information and lessons learned

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teaching Commitment

Professional development

Education

HCPC/NMC registration

Degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Clinical Educator - Clinical Specialist Services

Band 6

Main area Education Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months with the with the possibility of extending / A secondment will be available (following agreement with current line manager)) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 272-8349168

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Educator for the Clinical Specialist Services (CSS).

This post is Fixed Term for 12 months with the possibility of extending.

A secondment will be available (following agreement with current line manager)

We welcome applications from both HCPC and NMC registrants for this role.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Educator will plan, organise and co-ordinate training within their division. He/she will ensure that both individual staff and service needs are met and that the process for doing so conforms to organisational training and development objectives.

Working with the Division Education Lead you will ensure the provision of high quality training and development within the division across all sites within DBTH.

In conjunction with the Division Education Lead, the post holder will provide advice, guidance and support to staff within the designated directorate on training and education issues.

The post holder will be expected to work across boundaries, both internally and externally for the benefit of patient care and staff development, making a collective contribution to the Training and Education function across DBTH, sharing areas of expertise and best practice.

Participate in the regular networking events to ensure information is disseminated and lessons are learnt across the organisation liaising regularly with the Division Education Lead.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• 3 years post registration clinical experience
• Experience of supporting and assessing learners in the workplace
• Experience of delivering education and training

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Healthcare Professional (HCPC/NMC)
• Degree (or working towards/evidence of recent study)
• Current Teaching qualification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching/ professional development

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• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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