Practice Based Educator - Orthopaedic wards (secondment)
The closing date is 18 December 2025
We are delighted to announce that we have a secondment opportunity for a Practice Based Educator to join the Surgery nursing team at Wythenshawe Hospital, covering our orthopaedic wards. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in elective and emergency orthopaedics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our nursing team.
Are you a Registered Nurse with evidence of teaching, have two years post registration experience and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/education?
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a charismatic and engaging individual who can connect with clinical nursing teams at all levels and support cultural/behavioural changes within teams to ensure improvements in the delivery of the best possible patient experience.
A large part of the role will be clinically focused ward based training, as well as contributing to the wider education programme. A component of the role will also include working clinically within the team to maintain clinical credibility and understand the nursing environment that you are providing your educational services to. This an ideal opportunity to step outside of a ward/department based role and use your experience, knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.
As well as the opportunity to develop personally and professionally within the team, you'll have the chance to use your creative skills in delivering training and education. You'll be supported through an annual appraisal and personal development planning and have support.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides information about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Person Specification
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years at B5 grade practitioner level
* Experience of working in acute care, preferable in a Surgical nursing
* Portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/education
* Recent evidence of recent continuing professional and personal development
* Maintained development of leadership skills
* Experience of change management
* Competent in use of IT and computer skills
* Undertaken a leadership programme (i.e. LEO)
* Evidence of implementing a service development/change.
* Experience in Education
Qualifications
* R.G.N
* Teaching qualification
* Evidence of Level 3 studies
* Qualified in speciality
* NVQ Assessor or verifier
* Graduate or working towards first degree in health‑related subject.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
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