MSK Nursing Education Lead & Mentor

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals seeks a Clinical Educator to advance evidence-based nursing in the Musculoskeletal Care Group. The post holder will provide educational support, mentor staff, and act as a resource to the multidisciplinary team, aiming to sustain high standards of care through clinical governance.

The role requires NMC registration, an educational qualification or equivalent, and experience in MSK/Orthopaedic education.

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse with valid NMC.
• Accredited educational qualification or equivalent.
• Academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study.
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Professional Nurse Advocate qualification, Relevant experience in MSK/Orthopaedic setting.
• Experience of delivering clinical education and training programmes.
• Experience of facilitating induction, preceptorship and ongoing development of staff.
• Completed NMC recognised mentor qualification or plan to complete.
• Experience of mandatory training and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• High-level commitment to professional development and IT/databases knowledge.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support to the Musculoskeletal Care Group.
• Act as a resource for senior and junior staff and MDT members.
• Develop and maintain clinical practice to enhance competence.
• Lead induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development.
• Mentor staff and support clinical governance.
• Assist in education and training activities within MSK wards.
• Support management in achieving high standards of care.

Skills

NMC registration

Educational qualification

Leadership

Clinical education

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Induction training

Mentorship

ICT skills

Education

First level degree

ENB998 teaching qualification

NMC mentor qualification

Tools

Information technology/databases

Moving & Handling trainer

ILS

NVQ assessor (D32/33)

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals seeks a Clinical Educator to advance evidence-based nursing in the Musculoskeletal Care Group. The post holder will provide educational support, mentor staff, and act as a resource to the multidisciplinary team, aiming to sustain high standards of care through clinical governance.

The role requires NMC registration, an educational qualification or equivalent, and experience in MSK/Orthopaedic education.