Clinical educator cath lab

An exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence with education and leadership

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled and motivated Clinical Educator for our Cath Lab to join our Clinical Education team within the Heart and Lung Division at NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced cardiology nurse with a strong background in interventional cardiology to shape learning, development and practice within a highly specialised cardiac catheter laboratory environment, while continuing to work clinically alongside staff.

About the role

As Clinical Educator, you will play a key role in developing, delivering and evaluating education and training that supports safe, effective and evidence-based care within the Cath Labs and associated cardiology services. You will promote a positive learning culture, support staff at all stages of their careers, and ensure education activity aligns with organisational Clinical Education and Nursing Strategies.

You will work closely with Senior Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Managers, Practice Education Facilitators (PEFs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to ensure staff are competent, supported and developed to meet the complex demands of interventional cardiology practice.

Alongside your education remit, you will function as a specialist practitioner, demonstrating in-depth clinical knowledge, leadership and professional credibility within the Cath Lab.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading and coordinating clinical education, training and competency development for nursing and support staff within the Cath Lab.
• Working clinically alongside staff to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in practice.
• Supporting preceptorship, Flying Start™ and Future Nurse programmes in partnership with PEFs and HEIs.
• Supporting Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) development, including SVQ-linked education.
• Contributing to the development and review of local policies, guidelines and training packages in line with best practice.
• Supporting audit, research and evidence-based practice to drive continuous improvement.
• Acting as a role model, mentor and change agent within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in the on-call rota.

About you

You will be a registered nurse with significant experience in cardiology and interventional practice, passionate about developing others and improving standards of care.

You will bring:

• Strong clinical credibility within the Cath Lab environment
• A genuine commitment to education, mentorship and professional development
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary and organisational priorities

Why join NHS Golden Jubilee?

NHS Golden Jubilee is Scotland’s national centre of excellence, offering a supportive and forward-thinking environment where education, innovation and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. You will be supported to develop your career while making a tangible impact on staff development and patient outcomes within a highly specialised service.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Clinical Nurse Manager - Shona.macleod5@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.