Clinical Nurse Educator

Wirral; Upton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6/7 Clinical Nurse Educator in critical care. The post focuses on leading education and professional development within the critical care team, aligning with the unit’s education strategy and fostering a culture that values teaching and learning in a high‑pressure environment.

The successful candidate will have a post‑registration critical care qualification, a track record in teaching and assessing, and a

Qualifications

• Significant and relevant experience in a critical care setting.
• Critical care course/ ENB 100 or equivalent.
• Recognised Post Graduate teaching certificate or working towards.
• Working towards Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice/ MA in clinical education.
• ENB 998/ City & Guilds 7307 or equivalent teaching & assessing qualification.
• Management Certificate.
• Advanced Life Provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the provision of education and professional development for all staff within critical care.
• Assist in developing the unit's education strategy with the unit lead nurse.
• Demonstrate leadership and education delivery in a high‑pressure environment.

Skills

Critical care experience

Teaching/education focus

Education

Post-registration critical care course (ENB/equivalent)

Postgraduate teaching certificate (or working towards)

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice/ MA in clinical education

ENB 998/ City & Guilds 7307 (or equivalent teaching & assessing)

Management certificate

Advanced Life Provider

Registered with UK professional body

Job description

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6/7 critical care nurse who has experience of clinical education in a critical care environment, to join our highly motivated and committed critical care team.

Experience and evidence of teaching and assessing in practice is crucial, together with a relevant post-registration critical care course and teaching and assessing qualification. The successful educator must be able to demonstrate vision and flair, and have a real passion for teaching others the art and practice of critical care nursing.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with our current clinical educator, leading in the provision of education & professional development of all staff within critical care. Together with the units lead nurse, you will support in developing the units education strategy.

You will be able to demonstrate current experience and commitment to developing effective educational, managerial & leadership skills, a good degree of professional maturity and the ability to work in a highly pressurised environment.

You will lead in the creation of an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of critical care and have the ability to up take the clinical role as senior sister/ charge nurse as necessary.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Educator position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Significant and relevant experience in a relevant setting
• Critical care course/ ENB 100 or equivalent
• Recognised Post Graduate teaching certificate or working towards
• Working towards Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice/ MA in clinical education
• ENB 998/ City & Guilds 7307 or equivalent teaching & assessing Qualification
• Management Certificate
• Advanced Life Provider

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive Critical Care experience

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dawn Chambers Job title Matron for Critical Care Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01515521801 Additional information Please contact Dawn Chambers to have an informal visit and any other queries are welcomed