Lead Clinical Skills Tutor

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Lead Clinical Skills Tutor to head the Clinical Skills Tutors team. This role involves delivering skill education to medical students, ensuring clinical proficiency and emotional support in teaching practices. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing or healthcare degree along with teaching qualifications, demonstrable communication skills, and experience in a teaching environment. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and education, with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• First Degree in nursing/healthcare or an equivalent portfolio.
• Current professional registration is essential.
• Post basic qualification in the specialty required.
• Postgraduate education qualification is preferred.
• Experience in teaching in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Clinical Skills Tutors for medical students.
• Ensure effective delivery of the teaching program.
• Plan and provide direct tuition to students.
• Assist with clinical exam organization and assessment.
• Integrate new learning resources into educational delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Sensitive information handling

Teaching skills

Mentoring

Clinical knowledge

Education

First Degree in nursing/healthcare or equivalent

Current professional registration

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

ALS or ILS Instructor certificate

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Clinical Skills Tutor

The closing date is 29 December 2025

The post holder will lead the team of Clinical Skills Tutors who provide teaching and assessment in clinical, examination and communication skills to undergraduate medical students based within the Trust and other students and staff as required.

The role will involve leading the Skills team to ensure effective and progressive delivery of the teaching programme, planning and direct tuition of students studying on the Manchester University MBChB programme as well as assessment. The post holder will assist with the local arrangements for the organisation of the clinical exams and act as examiner or assessor of medical students as the need arises.

Main duties of the job

• Medical students are "fit for practice".
• Medical education supports the Trust's objective of patient safety.
• Students feel adequately prepared for working in the clinical environment.
• Medical students are taught the necessary clinical skills in accordance with the Programme Specification. This involves liaising with associated hospital skills teams and The University of Manchester Medical School.
• Assist with other training as required such as communication skills, simulation sessions and manual handling.
• Clinical examinations (CCA's) run smoothly and have full skills team support.
• New learning opportunities and resources are integrated into educational delivery as required.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application – especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions – is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• First Degree in nursing/healthcare or an equivalent portfolio of evidence.
• Current professional registration.
• Post basic qualification in the specialty.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education, PGCE/730 Certificate.
• ALS or ILS Instructor.
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience

• Well‑developed organisational skills.
• Experience of, and proficiency in, a wide range of communication skills.
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area, supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD.
• Experience of handling sensitive information.
• Experience of teaching in a healthcare setting.
• Evidence of good organisational and planning skills.
• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners.
• Management experience including line management and team management.
• Experience of assessing performance.
• Experience of working with mannequins.
• Experience of teaching communication skills.
• Experience of working in a skills unit.

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata