Planned Surgery Nurse Educator

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is looking for an individual to train and supervise registered nurses and nursing associates. The role requires proactive support in recruitment, maintaining training records, and ensuring high-quality care for patients. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, able to work under pressure, and committed to ongoing professional development in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about nursing education and leadership within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing training and support for nursing staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all interactions.
• Proactive in staying updated with trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise registered nurses and nursing associates.
• Support recruitment processes for nursing staff.
• Maintain mandatory training records and feedback.

Skills

Initiative and judgement

Empathy

Decision making skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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 onboarding, 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.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

• 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.

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 familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

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

This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026