Clinical Educator - Division C Education Team
The closing date is 22 April 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Division C Education Team as a Clinical Educator. We are a newly established team with a strong passion for education in clinical practice, delivering learning through a blended educational model.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who will play a pivotal role in the planning, development, and delivery of inclusive education for both undergraduate and postgraduate learners. Previous teaching experience and demonstrable involvement in education programme development are essential.
Knowledge and experience within acute medicine, transplantation, and care of the older person are required for this role, with a special interest in dementia‑related education being desirable.
In this role, you will support learners across Division C, including direct‑entry students, apprentices, Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), and post‑registration Registered Nurses, enabling them to complete competencies and consolidate learning within clinical practice through supported supervision. You will be expected to respond proactively to the evolving educational needs of the division and work in partnership with CUH Academy to deliver high‑quality education aligned with key organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
Developing educational content and implementing innovative teaching approaches are essential components of the role. You will promote flexible supervision models, ensuring learners receive appropriate support, supervision, teaching, and assessment to deliver safe and effective patient care.
You will join a highly motivated, diverse and dynamic education team that values learning, embraces change and promotes innovative ways of working.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care.
We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving healthcare quality and transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialties
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job responsibilities
Key duties include planning, developing, and delivering clinical education programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate learners, promoting flexible supervision models, providing supervision and assessment, and responding to evolving educational needs in partnership with CUH Academy.
Visa and immigration information
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, applicants on a Student visa will not be offered a full time permanent contract unless they have:
* Applied for a Graduate visa, or
* Successfully completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date, or
* Got a Skilled Worker sponsorship from the Trust and completed their studies within 3 months of the anticipated start.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. Interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22 April 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 5 May 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries, reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site, free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free route to and from Cambridge train station, and subsidised parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. We launched staff pod break spaces located in the Deakin Centre, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of current relevant continuous professional development
* Post Graduate Certificate in Education or working towards
* Fellow of Higher Education Academy or working towards
* Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development in area of specialism
* Professional Nurse Advocate
* Evidence of ability to study at Master's level
Experience
* Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
* Teaching experience (formal or informal)
* Experience in using reflective practice
* Experience in giving formal feedback to others
* Experience in shift management and leadership of a team
Knowledge
* Demonstrate understanding of the job role priorities in respect of current NHS, Nursing and Midwifery Council standards/HCPC standards, CQC standards
* Good understanding of professional and statutory body requirements in relation to practice learning placements
* Demonstrates a sound awareness of cultural and learning diversity
* Audit/data collection or research experience
* Quality issues and the role of clinical governance
* Understanding of the needs & priorities of the Division
Skills
* Ability to initiate and implement improvements in practice
* Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills
* Able to have challenging conversations when necessary
* Computer literacy including competent in Word and Excel
* Negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to organise own time to deliver targets and initiatives
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Demonstrates a high‑level awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
* Able to work both unsupervised and within a team
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads/manage own workload
* Able to identify/assess training needs
* Able to respond to strategic needs
* Able to meet deadlines
* Enhanced skills for current area of work
* Change management and problem solving
* Use of simulated learning to foster the development of new knowledge, skills and behaviours
Additional Requirements
* Act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
* Understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
* Flexibility of working hours in line with the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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