We’re looking for a dynamic Senior 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:
o Diploma/Degree in Nursing
o Registered Nurse (NMC)
o Evidence of post-registration education and development
o Education qualification
o Practice Assessor qualification
o Orthopaedic or surgical specialist education
o Current ALS/EPALS certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months
* Experience:
o Significant clinical experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level
o Extensive surgical/orthopaedic nursing experience
o Experience implementing change and investigating incidents
* Skills:
o Strong IT skills (Word, Teams, Excel)
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Ability to teach and adapt style to audience
o Leadership qualities: motivated, self-directed, organized, accountable
o Time management and prioritization
o 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