Practice Educator – Neurological Care (Part-Time)

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare service as a Practice Educator, where you'll lead the development and delivery of clinical training for teams supporting adults with neurological conditions. This role combines clinical expertise and educational leadership, offering a chance to shape practices and improve life quality.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company pension scheme

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Free parking

Eye voucher scheme

Long service and staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or working towards it.
• Registered clinical qualification (e.g. NMC or HCPC).
• Completion of Practice Supervisor/Assessor training.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of clinical training.
• Develop structured clinical education plans.
• Deliver training in various formats.

Skills

Adult learning styles

Competency-based training

Mentoring

Coaching

Evidence-based practice

Clinical governance

Quality improvement frameworks

Education

Degree-level education

Registered clinical qualification

Practice Supervisor/Assessor training

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and compassionate service that supports adults living with a range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. You'll play a central role in raising professional standards, embedding evidence-based practice, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare staff.

The Role:

As a Practice Educator, you will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical training and professional development across the site’s multidisciplinary team. You will assess learning needs, support the induction of new staff, and ensure robust, person-centred training aligns with clinical priorities and national standards.

Your role will be key to delivering high-quality, safe care and to supporting the clinical workforce to continually develop and grow. You will:

• Develop and implement structured clinical education plans tailored to the needs of the workforce
• Lead competency-based training, clinical supervision, mentorship, and preceptorship programmes
• Deliver a mix of training formats including classroom sessions, virtual workshops, on-the-job teaching, and blended learning
• Maintain detailed records of learning outcomes and ensure compliance with internal and external education standards
• Lead clinical inductions, mandatory training programmes, and annual appraisals in collaboration with senior leaders
• Use quality improvement data and incident trends to tailor training responses and prevent recurrence
• Support research and evidence-based practice initiatives across the service
• Model clinical excellence and provide supernumerary support to staff at all levels
• Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and best practice protocols

This is a key leadership role suited to someone with both a clinical background and a passion for adult education and professional growth.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Degree-level education (or working towards)
• A registered clinical qualification (e.g. NMC or HCPC registration)
• Completion of Practice Supervisor/Assessor training
• Demonstrable experience in a clinical healthcare role, ideally within neuro or specialist care
• Understanding of adult learning styles, competency-based training, and workforce development
• Proven experience in clinical teaching, mentoring, and coaching staff at all levels
• Strong working knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Confidence using quality improvement frameworks and delivering education that addresses identified risks
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and continuously improving learning culture

Benefits:

You can look forward to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary of £47,810 – £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Free parking
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff recognition awards

This is a role with real purpose, offering the chance to shape clinical excellence and make a measurable difference in the lives of patients and staff alike.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through education, support, and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is strongly encouraged.

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment compliance checks, including a DBS/PVG and three years of reference history.

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