Clinical Skills Tutor

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS staff benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Skills Tutor to plan, deliver and evaluate clinical skills education for undergraduate medical students in collaboration with the University of Manchester. The role includes simulation, assessment support and guidance across multiple disciplines, with a focus on high-quality teaching and professional behaviour.

You will work within the Undergraduate Medical Education Team, contributing to curriculum delivery and ensuring a positive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experienced senior band 5/6/7 with excellent clinical skills.
• Current experience working in acute care environment.
• Competent in clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, and A&E assessments.
• Ability to formulate, deliver and evaluate teaching and training programmes.
• Experience of competency assessment.
• Evidence of actions to optimise learning outcomes in clinical settings.
• Experience supporting, supervising, teaching or assessing learners within a clinical environment.
• Experience in acute settings (A&E, MAU, CCU, CRCU) and related areas; mentoring students; teaching clinical skills/simulation; OSCEs/CCAs experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver clinical skills teaching for undergraduate medical students.
• Facilitate simulation-based education and practical skills training sessions.
• Teach and assess core clinical skills including cannulation, venepuncture and urinary catheterisation.
• Support undergraduate assessments and examinations, including OSCEs.
• Develop and update educational resources to meet curriculum requirements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of educational activity and student attendance.
• Ensure teaching reflects current evidence, policy and best practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development with university partners.
• Support wider objectives of Clinical Education Team and flexible working to meet service demands.

Education

Registered Nurse/ Paramedic

PG qualification in Education / Teaching

Degree or working towards a PG degree in Nursing/health or related subject

Tools

Teaching tools

Job description

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Are you passionate about developing the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals? Join our Clinical Skills Education Team in this established role supporting undergraduate medical education within a busy teaching Trust.

As a Clinical Skills Tutor, you will plan, deliver and evaluate clinical skills teaching for medical students, working with Clinical Education colleagues and the University of Manchester. You will provide innovative, engaging learning experiences that prepare students for safe and effective clinical practice, including clinical skills teaching, simulation, assessment support and educational guidance across a range of disciplines.

We are seeking an enthusiastic healthcare professional with excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for developing others. Previous teaching experience is desirable, but informal teaching, coaching or mentoring gained through clinical practice is valued. We will support your educational development within a welcoming and experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the development of future doctors, share your clinical expertise and contribute to undergraduate medical education while building your own educational career.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Skills Tutor, you will plan, deliver and evaluate clinical skills education for undergraduate medical students, working with the Clinical Education Team and University of Manchester to develop students’ knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours for safe clinical practice.

The role includes clinical skills teaching, simulation and assessment, including core procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and urinary catheterisation. You will maintain clinical competence to ensure teaching is current, evidence-based and high quality.

We seek an enthusiastic, approachable healthcare professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing others. You will be a positive role model, promote professionalism and compassionate care, and create an inclusive learning environment adapted to different levels of experience and confidence.

As part of a small, supportive team, you will work flexibly with colleagues throughout the academic year. Strong teamwork, organisation and adaptability are essential, including flexibility to support examinations and assessments, which may require changes to planned schedules.

Formal teaching experience is desirable but not essential; teaching, coaching or mentoring gained through clinical practice is valued. We will support your professional development and growth as an educator.

Working for our organisation

You will join the Undergraduate Medical Education Team within the wider Clinical Education Team. We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative group, passionate about developing the future healthcare workforce. We work closely together, sharing knowledge, experience and workload to deliver high-quality education across the Trust.

We value a positive environment where colleagues contribute ideas, support one another and develop professionally through mentorship, shared learning and development opportunities. We recognise and value the different experiences and strengths individuals bring.

We seek individuals who share our values and demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude. As educators, we recognise the importance of role modelling and maintaining high professional standards. You will be approachable, enthusiastic and committed to creating a supportive learning environment while representing the Clinical Education Team and Trust positively.

In return, you will help educate future doctors, work alongside experienced educators and contribute to a team focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Benefits include NHS staff benefits, flexible working where service needs allow, training and development opportunities, and the opportunity to support the Trust’s ambition to become a leading teaching organisation and future University Teaching Hospital.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Skills Tutor will support the delivery of a high-quality undergraduate medical education programme, ensuring medical students receive effective clinical skills teaching, assessment and educational support throughout their placements within the Trust.

The post holder will plan, organise and deliver clinical skills teaching sessions aligned to the undergraduate medical curriculum, using a range of educational methodologies including practical skills teaching, simulation, small-group facilitation and blended learning approaches. They will support students in developing the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for safe clinical practice.

The post holder will teach and assess a broad range of clinical skills including, but not limited to, venepuncture, peripheral intravenous cannulation, urinary catheterisation, aseptic technique, basic life support and other clinical procedures required within the undergraduate curriculum. They will maintain their own competence and ensure teaching reflects current evidence, professional standards and best practice.

They will contribute to the development, preparation and evaluation of teaching materials and learning resources, ensuring educational activities remain engaging, effective and responsive to curriculum requirements. The post holder will be expected to participate in quality assurance processes and support the continuous improvement of educational provision.

The role includes supporting the organisation and delivery of undergraduate assessments and examinations, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), formative assessments and other assessment activities. This may require flexibility in working arrangements during peak examination periods to support the successful delivery of these events.

The post holder will provide educational guidance and support to undergraduate medical students, helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. They will act as a professional role model, promoting high standards of professionalism, patient-centred care and clinical practice.

The post holder will work closely with Clinical Education colleagues, medical school representatives, clinicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the effective delivery of undergraduate medical education. They will contribute to the planning and coordination of educational activities, student placements and curriculum delivery across the Trust.

As a member of a small and supportive team, the post holder will contribute flexibly to the wider work of the Clinical Education Department, supporting colleagues and sharing responsibilities as required to ensure service continuity and the successful delivery of educational programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver clinical skills teaching for undergraduate medical students.
• Facilitate simulation-based education and practical skills training sessions.
• Teach and assess core clinical skills including cannulation, venepuncture and urinary catheterisation.
• Support the delivery of undergraduate assessments and examinations, including OSCEs.
• Develop and update educational resources to meet curriculum requirements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students where appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of educational activity and student attendance.
• Ensure teaching reflects current evidence, policy, professional standards and best practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development and implementation in collaboration with university partners.
• Support the wider objectives and activities of the Clinical Education Team.
• Act as a positive professional role model for students and colleagues.
• Work flexibly to meet service demands, including supporting large-scale educational events and examination periods.

Key Relationships

The post holder will develop and maintain effective working relationships with:

• Undergraduate Medical Students
• Clinical Skills Education Team
• Clinical Education Department colleagues
• University of Manchester Medical School staff
• Clinical Placement Leads
• Consultants, Doctors and Multidisciplinary Clinical Staff
• Medical Education Administrative Teams
• Clinical Directors and Specialty Teams
• Other Higher Education Institution partners where required
• External educational stakeholders and professional bodies as appropriate

The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a professional, responsive and high-quality undergraduate medical education service that supports both learner development and the Trust's educational objectives.

Qualifications & Education

• Registered Nurse/ Registered Paramedic
• Degree or working towards a PG degree in Nursing,/health or related subject
• Teaching Qualification (PG Cert in Education)
• Achievement of Essential of Acute Care/ Advance Nursing Skills course/ Post Grad Acute Care Course e.g ALS/PLS/ APLS/PHPLS

Knowledge & Experience

• Experienced senior band 5/6/7 with excellent clinical skills
• Current experience working in acute Care environment
• Current competency in clinical skills of venepuncture/cannulation/ ECG, A-E Assessments, Catheterisation etc
• Formulation, delivery and evaluation of teaching/ training programmes
• Experience of competency assessment
• Evidence of actions taken to optimise learning outcomes and experience in the clinical environment
• Experience supporting, supervising, teaching or assessing learners within a clinical environment.
• Experience in acute setting of A&E, MAU, CCU, CRCU, Respiratory medicine, surgery orthopaedics, pre hospital care Support of AIM sessions or equivalent. Mentoring of students Experience of teaching clinical skills/ simulation teaching/ designing simulation scenarios Experience teaching undergraduate medical students Experience supporting or assessing Osces/. CCAs or other healthcare essessments
• Support of AIM sessions or equivalent.
• Mentoring of students
• Experience of teaching clinical skills/ simulation teaching/ designing simulation scenarios
• Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
• Experience supporting or assessing Osces/. CCAs or other healthcare assessments

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Name Aidan Blunt Job title Clinical Skills Manager - Undergraduate Medicine Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01772 524832 Additional information If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch via email. Due to our teaching commitments we are not always available by telephone, but we would be delighted to arrange an informal Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss the role, the team and what it's like to work within Clinical Education at LTHTR.

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