Educator

Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Educator to deliver high-quality, standardised education and training for a multi-professional workforce through NUH Education. You will facilitate safe learning environments, provide constructive feedback, support reflective practice, and ensure education aligns with Trust priorities and standards.

This role focuses on delivery and evaluation within approved curricula, maintaining professional registration and contributing to governance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education, training or learning activities.
• Ability to provide feedback, supervision, coaching or assessment to learners.
• Evidence of supporting, delivering and evaluating education and training.
• CPD and reflective practice to maintain competence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, standardised education and training programmes to a multi-professional workforce.
• Facilitate practical, simulation-based, classroom-based, and in-situ learning activities.
• Prepare, set up and facilitate education sessions with safe learning resources and environments.
• Deliver education using varied teaching methods and adapt to learner needs and accessibility requirements.
• Provide formative feedback to learners to support knowledge, skills and professional practice.
• Support learner progression through observation, supervised practice and reflective discussion.
• Maintain learner records and documentation in line with Trust governance.
• Promote safe, inclusive, and professionally respectful learning environments.

Skills

Education delivery

Feedback to learners

Learner support

Inclusive teaching

Education

Current registration with a relevant professional body

CPD and reflection

Clinical/educator competence

Maintain professional registration

Job description

Job summary

Educators within NUH Education will deliver high-quality, standardised education and training programmes for the multi-professional workforce across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will facilitate safe, inclusive and effective learning environments; provide constructive feedback to learners; support reflective practice and debrief; and adapt delivery to meet differing learner needs. The role will contribute to the evaluation, audit and quality assurance of education activity, ensuring that education delivery is evidence-informed, appropriately recorded and aligned to Trust priorities and standards.

Postholders will maintain professional registration, clinical competence and educator capability relevant to the area of practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust education services, care groups, professional groups and wider stakeholders to support consistent, high-quality education delivery.

This role is focused on the delivery, facilitation and evaluation of education. The post holder works within approved curricula, agreed education programmes and defined quality frameworks, and is not expected to hold primary responsibility for curriculum design, strategic service development or education service planning.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted: 18 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 164-8149911

Job locations: QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, standardised education and training programmes to the multi-professional workforce in line with agreed Trust education frameworks, curricula, learning outcomes and quality standards.
• Facilitate practical, simulation-based, technology-enabled, classroom-based, in-situ and/or practice-based learning activities relevant to the specialty area.
• Prepare, set up and facilitate education sessions, ensuring that learning resources, equipment, environments and materials are ready, safe and appropriate for the intended learning activity.
• Deliver education using a range of teaching and facilitation methods, adapting approach and pace to meet differing learner needs, accessibility requirements and levels of prior experience.
• Support learners to develop clinical competence, confidence and safe practice through structured teaching, supervised practice, feedback and reflection.
• Facilitate reflective practice, debrief and learner discussion where appropriate, supporting learners to connect education activity with safe, effective and evidence-informed practice.
• Work within defined education programmes and approved learning resources, escalating any identified gaps, risks, capacity issues or concerns through agreed governance routes.
• Contribute to maintaining safe, inclusive and psychologically informed learning environments which support participation, dignity, respect and professional behaviour.
• Act as an accessible educator and professional role model for learners, staff and colleagues accessing education and training.
• Provide constructive formative feedback to learners to support development of knowledge, skills, confidence and professional practice.
• Support learner progression through observation, supervised practice, peer review, reflective discussion and other agreed education or assessment processes.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to learners who require additional support, adapting delivery where reasonable and escalating concerns in line with Trust policies and governance processes.
• Maintain appropriate learner records, feedback documentation, attendance records and evidence of education delivery in accordance with Trust requirements.
• Support induction, orientation, transition, preceptorship or supported learning activities where these fall within the agreed scope of the specialty area.
• Manage confidential and sensitive learner information appropriately and in line with information governance requirements.
• Maintain current professional registration relevant to the role and practise in accordance with the relevant professional code, standards and Trust policies.
• Maintain clinical competence and credibility relevant to the specialty area, including statements of competence for any clinical skills or procedures being taught.
• Deliver education only within the limits of own competence, professional registration, scope of practice and agreed specialty responsibilities.
• Keep up to date with relevant evidence, professional standards, clinical guidance, education practice and developments within the specialty area.
• Work alongside staff and learners in clinical or practice settings where required, modelling safe, patient-centred and evidence-informed practice.
• Promote the application of Trust policies, procedures, professional standards and evidence-based practice within education delivery.
• Take responsibility for own continuing professional development as both a registered professional and educator.
• Deliver education in accordance with Trust education design, delivery and quality assurance frameworks.
• Contribute to the evaluation of education activity through learner feedback, educator reflection, peer review, audit and outcome measures where agreed.
• Support the collection, collation and reporting of education activity data, feedback and evaluation information.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes by maintaining accurate records of education delivery, attendance, competence and feedback.
• Participate in audit, evaluation and reporting activity relevant to education delivery and learner experience.
• Escalate risks, incidents, concerns, themes or gaps identified through education delivery, learner feedback or practice-based learning in line with agreed governance processes.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of education resources, session plans and delivery approaches within the boundaries of the role and under the direction of the Education Lead.
• Support learning from incidents, audits, feedback, service reviews and quality improvement activity where education has been identified as a contributory or improvement factor.
• Support evaluation, audit and research delivery activity where this relates to education effectiveness, learner experience, clinical competence or safe practice.
• Contribute to evidence-informed education delivery by applying relevant research, guidance, standards and best practice within teaching and facilitation.
• Support innovation in education delivery, including simulation, technology-enabled learning, blended learning and sustainable education approaches where relevant to the specialty area.
• Share learning and good practice with colleagues through team meetings, peer review, education forums or other appropriate routes.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with learners, educators, faculty, clinical teams, managers, care groups and external stakeholders as required.
• Build constructive working relationships across professional groups, specialties, care groups and the wider Trust Education Service.
• Work collaboratively with Education Leads, subject matter experts, clinical teams and education colleagues to support delivery of planned education activity.
• Communicate learner progress, concerns, risks or support needs to appropriate colleagues in a timely and sensitive manner.
• Provide clear written and verbal information to learners and colleagues, including session information, feedback, records and reports.
• Represent the Trust Education Service positively and professionally when delivering education across Trust sites or with external partners.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with an appropriate professional body relevant to the role (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GMC or equivalent).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflection
• Demonstrable competence within own area of clinical or professional practice.
• Ability to maintain competence relevant to the skills, procedures or subject areas being taught.

Desirable

• Teaching, assessing or educator qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in education, simulation, clinical skills, healthcare education or a related subject.
• Qualification or training relevant to specialty area (e.g. simulation, debriefing, human factors, digital learning technologies).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering education, training or other learning activities
• Experience of supporting learners in practice, classroom or other learning environments.
• Experience of providing feedback, supervision, coaching or assessment to learners.
• Evidence of supporting, delivering and evaluating education and training
• Experience of working in partnership with key stakeholders to support successful change and education packages

Desirable

• Experience of developing educational resources
• Experience of participating in education-related audit or research
• Experience of delivering education across organisational boundaries or multiple settings.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Able to work closely with relevant staff to ensure best practice in education and practice learning
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations, and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive or potentially difficult situations professionally
• Use specialist knowledge to deliver and support clinical practice and education
• Aware of multi-cultural needs, equality and diversity through inclusivity

Desirable

• Experience of representing a service or profession at meetings or forums.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess learner needs and adapt educational approaches accordingly.
• Ability to identify and appropriately elevate learner, quality or safety concerns.
• Ability to evaluate learner progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Utilise feedback and audit and benchmarks to identify areas for staff education to improve patient care, and evaluate education

Desirable

• Experience of analysing evaluation or feedback data.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise own time and workload to ensure timely delivery of work agenda/job plans
• Ability to plan and facilitate education activities within agreed timescales.
• Plans educational, development programmes and assessment systems with external partners such as HEI's/ NHSE and to meet regulatory standards
• Ability to work independently and use initiative within defined parameters.

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating education sessions, programmes or events.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of duties, to include manual handling required for role
• Demonstrate competence and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, using equipment and documentation oAble to set up and use IT equipment for teaching purposes
• Must be able to move training equipment to relevant teaching areas across both campuses

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to work flexibly across site

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).