Senior Clinical Nurse Educator

Fortius; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of Westminster is seeking a dynamic Senior Clinical Nurse Educator to inspire and empower nursing teams across both inpatient and outpatient settings. In this pivotal role, you will oversee educational initiatives, develop competencies, and ensure compliance with best practices. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, strong clinical experience, and proven leadership skills. The role promotes a culture of learning and requires hands-on engagement in clinical areas.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant clinical experience at Band 6 or 7 level.
• Experience in surgical/orthopaedic nursing and implementing change.
• Strong IT skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of learning for nurses, students, and HCAs.
• Lead and oversee the implementation of education delivery programs.
• Develop and update clinical competencies and learning opportunities.
• Promote reflective practice and quality assurance in clinical settings.

Skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Teams, Excel)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach and adapt style to audience

Leadership qualities: motivated, self-directed, organized, accountable

Time management and prioritization

Ability to provide clinical supervision and lead policy development

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Evidence of post-registration education and development

Education qualification

Practice Assessor qualification

Orthopaedic or surgical specialist education

Current ALS/EPALS certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months

Job description

We’re looking for a dynamicSenior Clinical Nurse Educator to inspire, guide, and empower our nursing teams across inpatient and outpatient settings.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

• Foster a culture of learning for nurses, students, and HCAs.

• Design and deliver engaging education programs that elevate clinical excellence.

• Assess competencies and promote reflective practice, ensuring safe, effective patient care.

• Drive professional development initiatives that keep our teams at the forefront of healthcare.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Lead Education Delivery: Oversee the operational implementation of training programs and maintain a hospital-wide training matrix.

• Competency Management: Develop and update clinical competencies, assist with sign-offs, and ensure learning opportunities for nurses and HCAs.

• Policy & Compliance: Create and update policies to meet regulatory and best practice standards; ensure mandatory training compliance.

• Onboarding & Induction: Design and lead structured onboarding and induction for all clinical staff.

• Professional Development: Implement development and retention plans, career advice, and preceptorship programs for nurses.

• Clinical Presence: Spend 70% of time in clinical areas providing hands‑on education, support, and acting as an expert resource.

• Reflective Practice & Quality: Promote reflective practice, facilitate shared learning from incidents, and participate in audits and risk management.

• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with senior nursing leaders, contribute to management strategy, and support recruitment and performance management.

• Education Initiatives: Deliver evidence‑based training across disciplines, support external events, conferences, and participate in national forums.

• Mentorship & Supervision: Provide clinical supervision, assist mentors and preceptors, and conduct teaching assessments.

• Patient Education & Safety: Educate patients and carers, uphold dignity, privacy, and maintain a safe environment.

• Equality & Inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education and care.

Essential Criteria

• Education & Registration:

  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing
  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Evidence of post‑registration education and development
  • Education qualification
  • Practice Assessor qualification
  • Orthopaedic or surgical specialist education
  • Current ALS/EPALS certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months

• Experience:

  • Significant clinical experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level
  • Extensive surgical/orthopaedic nursing experience
  • Experience implementing change and investigating incidents

• Skills:

  • Strong IT skills (Word, Teams, Excel)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to teach and adapt style to audience
  • Leadership qualities: motivated, self‑directed, organized, accountable
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision and lead policy development

Desirable Criteria

• MSc in Education
• Independent hospital experience/NHS
• Experience managing patient complaints
• Ability to inspire confidence, coach, and support staff
• Flexible, creative approach to meeting service needs