Clinical Educator - Theatres

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Educator for the peri-operative environment. This role involves managing and delivering education, supporting clinical excellence, and requires substantial theatre experience. Ideal candidates should have a teaching qualification and be registered with the NMC/HCPC. The position includes 37 hours of work per week and is based at Ninewells Hospital with travel to Perth Royal Infirmary.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with substantial theatre experience.
• Evidence of significant post-registration professional practice.
• Qualification registered on UK NMC or equivalent HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Support excellence in clinical practice as an Education Facilitator.
• Manage and deliver education and staff development initiatives.
• Travel between Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary as required.

Skills

Theatre experience

Teaching commitment

Person-centred approach

Continuous professional development

Education

Postgraduate qualification in teaching

Progressing towards Masters Qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Educator – Theatres within the peri‑operative environment in NHS Tayside. The base for this post is Ninewells Hospital but there will be travel across both Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) who can make a meaningful contribution to supporting excellence in clinical practice. The Education Facilitator will play an integral role in the management and delivery of education and staff development.

We are looking for an experienced, person‑centred professional committed to teaching and who has extensive theatre experience.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced staff who may already possess a postgraduate qualification in teaching, or have significant equivalent theatre experience. UK NMC recordable Lecturer/Practice Educator or Teacher qualification is desirable.

You should have evidence of significant post registration professional practice with substantial experience in the theatres to undertake and fulfil the key areas required for this post.

Applicants must have relevant experience as a Band 5 Registered Nurse / ODP within a peri‑operative environment. Specialist specific knowledge acquired through post‑graduate certificate or university modules or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience e.g. Education for Practice MSc Module is essential, desirable to be progressing towards Masters Qualification. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

You must be registered on Sub‑part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub‑part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC register or equivalent HCPC Operating Department Practitioner.

Hours of work are: 37 Hours.

For further information with regard to the post please contact: Senior Charge Nurse Claire Bennett – [e-mail] – EXT: 55573.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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