Clinical Educator - Nursing
The closing date is 10 May 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated registered healthcare professional to join our clinical education team within the corporate division. The post holder will be part of the team responsible for supporting the post-registration education and development of staff. Less frequently they will support the provision of education and development for students and nursing apprentices.
Post-registration training and development includes supporting staff with induction and preceptorship, support with continuous professional development via learning needs analysis, support of internationally recruited colleagues, clinical skill training including venepuncture and cannulation and the delivery of education packages including the acute illness management course, making every contact count and human factors.
The clinical education team is a friendly, supportive, professional team who works collaboratively with multi-professional teams, higher education institutes and stakeholder organisations to influence and shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We aim to support and empower both the current and future workforce to ensure our staff are equipped with the necessary skills, values and behaviours to deliver new and innovative models of compassionate patient-focused care.
We are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas enabling the successful candidate to take an active role in service development and leadership.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that you hold a current UK Professional Registration with NMC or HCPC and are able to work in the UK. You must have recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment as a preceptor, educator, assessor or supervisor.
You will have evidence of continuous professional development and should hold a teaching or assessing qualification. We are looking for staff with a clinical skillset, experience and willingness to support learners and staff from a variety professional groups/backgrounds. With a flexible and adaptable approach you will act as a resource and role model within the clinical areas.
The successful candidate will work with the existing team to develop and deliver our education strategy in partnership with the clinical areas and senior clinical educators.
Each clinical educator (CE) is responsible for leading on an education objective and will share practice; developments and feedback and review progress against both corporate and divisional objectives.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside students and staff to enhance training and support, which will result in positive experiences and influence recruitment and retention.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact the Senior Clinical Educators on 01484 343664 or Matron Victoria Power on the above number or through the hospital switchboard.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
Job responsibilities
* The primary purpose of this role is to support and deliver on-going education, training for nursing and midwifery teams and may also be required to support members of the wider MDT.
* Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
* Support placement areas to provide excellent learning experiences for all healthcare learners on clinical placements
* Makes an active contribute to the Corporate agenda and supports in the organisations training and development needs.
* To maintain the delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment including the care delivered, supporting nursing standards and acting as a role model working clinically with staff where needed.
* Influence change and quality improvement, utilising the most recent evidence base.
* Contribute to interview panels, where appropriate in the appointment of staff, and be aware of legislation and local personnel policies affecting the employment of staff.
* Support staff and learners to complete training and competency assessments
* Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
* Support and deliver evidence based inductions for new staff and students.
* Facilitate the provision of supervision and assessment training and support.
* Identify areas of good practice and provide opportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.
* Responsible for development of all levels of staff by identifying training needs, setting objectives and facilitating inter professional education for staff.
* Contributes to local, regional and national study events, providing knowledge and expertise.
* Acts as an expert in the provision of education and staff development
* Trust wide and external site working across a variety of locations is an essential requirement of this post.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* Practice assessor (previously mentorship) recognised certificate
* Recognised teaching (Eg Pgcert in Professional Education) qualification or willing to study
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Preceptor training
* Degree in health care
* Professional Advocacy qualification or working towards (PMA, PNA or PA)
* Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Recent experience in the acute care setting.
* Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work
* Experience of delivering training packages
* Experience of presenting to large groups
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in education within health and social care
* Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice
* Experience in research/audit.
* Experience and facilitation of change management or quality improvement
* Evidence of quality improvement or innovative practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
* Education and Training skills
* Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
* Experience of working with external stakeholders eg HEIs
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.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary/Calderdale Royal Hospital and all other Trust sites
Clinical Education Team, Sub basement floor HRI
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
372-CORP2037-A
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary/Calderdale Royal Hospital and all other Trust sites
Clinical Education Team, Sub basement floor HRI
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