Clinical Training Manager

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Training Manager to lead the development of clinical training programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical education, with responsibilities including overseeing a team of trainers and implementing evidence-based training initiatives. This role is crucial for shaping the future of physical health education across the Trust.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong background in clinical education and physical health.
• Current clinical experience is essential.
• Experience in coordinating educational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of clinical trainers.
• Implement evidence-based training programmes.
• Review and enhance existing training packages.

Skills

Flexibility in shift patterns

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work within established procedures

Education

Registered Nurse/AHP on NMC/HCPC register

Level 3 teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Go back Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Training Manager

The closing date is 04 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward‑thinking Clinical Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of physical health, resuscitation, clinical skills, and simulation training across LSCFT.

In this pivotal role, you’ll shape the future of clinical education by designing and implementing evidence‑based training programmes that reflect both national standards and local priorities. You’ll also review and enhance existing training packages and competencies to ensure they meet the evolving needs of our workforce.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Clinical Education Team, you’ll lead and support a dedicated group of clinical trainers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be instrumental in embedding high‑quality physical health education and competency frameworks across the Trust.

We’re looking for a registered healthcare practitioner with a strong background in clinical education and physical health. If you’re proactive, motivated, and passionate about developing others – and ready to make a meaningful impact – we’d love to hear from you.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/AHP on NMC/HCPC register
• Post registration nursing/AHP or demonstrable experience
• Level 3 teaching and assessing qualification

Knowledge

• Understanding of national initiatives related to physical health in community physical health, mental health and learning disability settings
• Experience of quality improvement initiatives
• Evidence of experience in teaching, learning and assessing

Experience

• Current/recent clinical experience
• Experience of coordinating educational programmes
• Experience of working in community physical health and mental health settings

Skills

• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns, and comply with the travel requirements of the post
• Ability to work within established procedures and timescales
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust