Planned Surgery Nurse Educator

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the region is seeking a Planned Surgery Nurse Educator. This role requires overseeing the training and support for registered nurses and nursing associates. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication and leadership skills, with at least two years of surgical nursing at Band 5. The position promises a supportive environment, with continuous professional development opportunities, contributing to high-quality patient care across two busy hospitals in Luton and Bedford.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Inclusive recruitment practices

Friendly, supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Surgical nursing experience at Band 5 level for a minimum of two years.
• Demonstrates current speciality knowledge in day surgery, managing perioperative patients and wound care.
• Evidence of providing education and training.

Responsibilities

• Day to day training and support for registered nurses and nursing associates.
• Liaise with the surgical team to ensure training for staff is appropriate and current.
• Keep an updated database for mandatory training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to plan, allocate and supervise others

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Enthusiastic and self-aware

Education

Previous band 6 experience

Tools

ILS or ALS qualification

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Planned Surgery Nurse Educator

The closing date is 29 December 2025

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day training and supervision of registered nurses and registered nursing associates, as well as the on boarding, induction, orientation and training of new starters.

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for colleagues.

The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to work under extreme pressure, and be able to exercise sound judgement and decision making skills.

The post holder is expected to be proactive in terms of keeping themselves fully up to date and briefed on trust policies and performance targets.

Cross covering members of the team will also be expected during busy periods and to cover absence.

Main duties of the job

Day to day training and support for registered nurses and registered nursing associates.

Support ward managers with the recruitment of band 4 nursing associates, band 5 registered nurses and band 6 charge nurse/sisters.

Liaise with the theatres/surgical PDN team to ensure all training given to staff is appropriate, relevant and up to date.

Keep an updated database for all mandatory training, continued professional development, with attendance, completion and feedback.

Will provide educational direction, guidance and access to a range of learning opportunities for all registered staff in PSC and SSSU for maximum learning, by enhancing personal development, through framework of knowledge skills, educational programmes and support.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

See full job description and Person Specification attached for full list of responsibilities and tasks for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous band 6 experience

Experience

• Surgical nursing experience at Band 5 level for a minimum of two years
• Demonstrates current speciality knowledge in day surgery, managing perioperative patients and wound care
• Evidence of providing education and training
• Evidence of undertaking audit /research
• Previous involvement with in change management initiative

Knowledge

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to deal with conflict and challenge
• Clinically competent in catheterisation, cannulation, intravenous infusions including Variable rate insulin infusions (VRII)
• ILS or ALS qualification
• An interest in Day surgery and a awareness of BADS/ day surgery initiatives and projects

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to plan, allocate and supervise others
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust