South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Educator
The closing date is 26 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Directorate of Urgent and Emergency Care as a Clinical Educator, covering our Emergency Department.
The clinical educator in conjunction with the Matron will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team. As a clinical educator, you will provide education, training and support to the nursing team with a particular focus on inducting and supporting our newly qualified nurses and international educated nurses within the clinical environment.
The clinical educator will act as a credible and professional role model, empowering staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential with the end outcome of enhancing the care delivered.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to support and deliver on-going education and training for nursing and teams.
Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
Support a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate.
Develop appropriate competency based clinical skills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents for approval by NEAG.
Support the Trust's Governance and Patient Safety agenda.
To maintain the delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment.
Influence change and development of practice.
Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
Support and deliver local competency based induction.
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to support and deliver on-going education and training for nursing and teams. There may be a requirement to support members of the wider MDT to support implementation of wider service/pathway changes.
Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
Support a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate, support ward and departmental sisters/charge nurses to ensure mandatory training levels are compliant with Trust standard.
Contribute to corporate training and education. Will be asked to support the roll out of practice development initiatives.
Develop appropriate competency based clinical skills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents for approval by NEAG.
Support the Trust's Governance and Patient Safety agenda through active participation in the work of the Nurse Documentation Group and relevant training subgroups.
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.
To provide a nursing lead as a member of the multidisciplinary team and provide advice to Patient and Staff advocacy.
Influence change and development of practice, utilising the most recent evidence base.
Contribute to performance review of nursing staff where appropriate. Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
Maintain discipline within the clinical area, abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.
Contribute to interview panels, where appropriate in the appointment of staff, and be aware of legislation and local HR policies affecting the employment of staff.
Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
Support and deliver local competency based induction for new staff and students to the directorates.
As a Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) support provision of Clinical Supervision.
Identify areas of good practice and provide opportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
* Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationery etc.
* Manual dexterity and up-to-date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Skills and Knowledge
* Evidence of leadership and strong interpersonal skills
* Awareness of national health and social care policy
* Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
* Able to work without supervision
* Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages and electronic nursing documentation
* Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
* Proven change management skills and practice development
* Effective organisation skills, able to work to deadlines
* Evidence of ongoing professional, personal and academic development
Qualifications
* Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
* Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable
* Experience in specialist areas
Experience
* Band 5 or above in emergency care with experience of delivering education
* Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
* Evidence of innovation in practice
* Evidence of leading change management
* Evidence of practice development
* Post registration experience some of which will be working at a senior level
* Research or audit experience
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.
About Us
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from underrepresented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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