An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative individual to work as a Theatre Clinical Educator within NHS Fife Theatres. We are seeking a passionate individual who can make a meaningful contribution to supporting excellence within the perioperative environment. The Theatre Clinical Educator will play an integral role in the management and delivery of education and staff development. We are looking for an experienced, professional practitioner with a passion for teaching and who has extensive perioperative experience. The post holder will be expected to function as an independent practitioner/clinical expert by virtue of their in-depth knowledge and experience. Furthermore, leading efforts related to implementation, evaluation and identification of evidence based practice, staff specific education, and patient education.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced perioperative practitioners who already possess postgraduate qualifications in teaching or significant equivalent experience. Ideally you should be educated to master's degree level or have the ability to demonstrate working at master's degree level appropriate to this clinical area. You should have evidence of significant post registration professional practice experience with substantial experience in the theatre environment to undertake and fulfill the key areas for required for this post.
Informal enquiries to ACLP Leah Wood Tel: 01592 643355 Ext 28288 or leah.wood2@nhs.scot
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
Please note as this a part time post salary is pro rata
As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. Please note that the pay scale in this advert will not be changing as a result
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.