Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced registered nurse to join our team as a Ward Clinical Educator. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong clinical background and a passion for education, workforce development, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate workforce, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
As the Ward Clinical Educator, you will lead on the education, training, and professional development of nursing staff, supporting the delivery of high-quality care across the ward. Working closely with the senior nursing team, multidisciplinary colleagues, Practice Development Nurses, and the wider education network, you will promote excellence in clinical practice through evidence-based education, coaching, mentorship, and competency-based learning. You will foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and reflective practice, enabling staff to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.
The main duties of the job include:
- Identifying and facilitating learning opportunities that support staff to achieve their personal development goals, appraisal objectives, and career aspirations
- Overseeing the development and assessment of clinical competencies using Trust-wide and specialty-specific competency frameworks
- Monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and supporting staff in translating learning into improved patient outcomes
- Contributing to the design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of educational programmes and initiatives that meet the evolving needs of the service
The salary for this position is £47,951 to £56,863 a year.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current registration with NMC
- Relevant cardiac specific post-graduate course
- Preceptor
- PS/PSA
- ILS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Band 5/6 in acute cardiology in-patient setting
- Evidence of proficiency in clinical skills required for acute setting
- Experience supporting learner progression and competency assessment
- Experience providing one-to-one clinical supervision
- Conducting staff appraisals
In return, we offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development and growth.