Perioperative Scrub Education Lead

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 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.