Perioperative Practice Educator – Scrub Specialisation

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Perioperative Clinical Educator (Scrub Specialty) to lead education and develop a skilled perioperative workforce. The role supports staff development across theatres and works with the education team to promote evidence-based practice.

The post is permanent, full-time (36 hours/week) with a 4 days over 7 pattern, at base locations including Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and New Victoria Hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Significant post‑registration experience in perioperative practice with a strong portfolio of professional achievements.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent significant teaching experience.
• Ideally educated to Master's degree level or able to demonstrate working at Master's level relevant to the speciality.
• Demonstrable expertise within the perioperative environment and a passion for education and staff development.
• PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver education and staff development programmes for registered and unregistered perioperative staff.
• Support workforce development within the scrub speciality through innovative training initiatives.
• Act as an independent practitioner and clinical expert, providing clinical leadership and guidance.
• Collaborate with the Senior Charge Nurse and Education Team to identify, implement and evaluate evidence-based practice.
• Promote a safe, positive perioperative patient experience and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Support the development of a skilled and adaptable perioperative workforce.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff development

Perioperative practice

Independent practitioner

Education

Postgraduate teaching qualification

Master's degree level

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South Sector Perioperative Department for a Perioperative Clinical Educator (Scrub Specialty). The post has been created to support workforce development through the implementation of a clinical education programme for Theatre Practitioners and Healthcare Support Workers. Working as part of an established perioperative education team, you will play a key role in supporting staff development, promoting excellence in perioperative practice, and developing a flexible, highly skilled workforce.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: 4 days over 7

Base locations:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Gartnavel General Hospital
• New Victoria Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver education and staff development programmes for registered and unregistered perioperative staff.
• Support workforce development within the scrub speciality through innovative training initiatives.
• Act as an independent practitioner and clinical expert, providing clinical leadership and guidance.
• Collaborate with the Senior Charge Nurse and Education Team to identify, implement and evaluate evidence-based practice.
• Promote a safe, positive perioperative patient experience and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Support the development of a skilled and adaptable perioperative workforce.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Significant post‑registration experience in perioperative practice with a strong portfolio of professional achievements.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent significant teaching experience.
• Ideally educated to Master's degree level or able to demonstrate working at Master's level relevant to the speciality.
• Demonstrable expertise within the perioperative environment and a passion for education and staff development.
• PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check required.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mary Taylor, Lead Nurse - [e-mail] - 0141 347 8327

Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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