Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the diverse and inclusive Clinical Education Team in the Blended Education and Training (BEAT) department at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). We are looking for a dynamic candidate who is passionate about teaching, high quality patient care and has excellent communication and organisational skills, wishing to pursue a career in education.
The Team plans, delivers and evaluates clinical education and training across the Trust to a high standard, to support the delivery of high-quality patient care and patient safety. We have two main sites (Bournemouth and Poole) each with one education centre and clinical education is delivered across the whole organisation. Education and support will be delivered across different settings; classroom/lecture theatre/Simulation Ward based in the education centres, out in clinical practice or via a virtual platform.
It is an exciting time to join our Team as we work through the alignment of clinical skills at UHD and play a key role in organisational initiatives such as the Fundamentals of Care programme.
Interview date: 6th November 2025
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Education Team focuses on clinical skills teaching, direct educational support of clinical areas, and OSCE training for those wishing to gain UK RN status. The team supports many of the wider Education and Training projects in UHD.
The post holder will have the ability to role model the highest professional standards of practice and to support staff to achieve and maintain their competencies.
The successful candidate will be working closely alongside the members of the BEAT department and other key individuals across the wider organisation to meet the clinical education needs of the Trust. They should be able to demonstrate that they meet the criteria within the person specification and fit into the ethos of our Trust values.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification for full details of the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification for full details of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Educated to Degree level or relevant equivalent experience / qualifications
- Must have practiced as a Registered Nurse for at least 2 years
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- Learning and Assessing (mentorship) qualification or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of utilising clinical skills (example - venepuncture, cannulation, Intravenous therapy, Central Venous Access Devices, urinary catheterisation) following appropriate training
- Experience of supervising and assessing practice in an interprofessional practice environment
- Expert clinical nursing practice skills and ability to role model safe practice
- Experience of delivering education and training
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- IT skills (Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Role model safe practice in the clinical arena
- Flexibility and ability to deal with unpredictable situations which may arise
Desirable
- Able to design and coordinate education and training programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Blended approaches to learning
- Knowledge of education and training in nursing practice
- Up to date knowledge in current practice of relevant clinical skills and aseptic non-touch technique
Desirable
- Knowledge of Band 2-4 and internationally educated nurse education programmes
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised, on own initiative and as part of a team; flexible; excellent organisational skills; advanced and effective communication skills (using range of methods; set and meet deadlines; problem solving; stand and teach in front of large groups;
Desirable
- Ability to have difficult conversations
Personal attributes
Essential
- Pro-active, using own initiative; reliable; positive, supportive and professional approach; excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Educated to Degree level or relevant equivalent experience / qualifications
- Must have practiced as a Registered Nurse for at least 2 years
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- Learning and Assessing (mentorship) qualification or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of utilising clinical skills (example - venepuncture, cannulation, Intravenous therapy, Central Venous Access Devices, urinary catheterisation) following appropriate training
- Experience of supervising and assessing practice in an interprofessional practice environment
- Expert clinical nursing practice skills and ability to role model safe practice
- Experience of delivering education and training
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- IT skills (Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Role model safe practice in the clinical arena
- Flexibility and ability to deal with unpredictable situations which may arise
Desirable
- Able to design and coordinate education and training programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Blended approaches to learning
- Knowledge of education and training in nursing practice
- Up to date knowledge in current practice of relevant clinical skills and aseptic non-touch technique
Desirable
- Knowledge of Band 2-4 and internationally educated nurse education programmes
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised, on own initiative and as part of a team; flexible; excellent organisational skills; advanced and effective communication skills (using range of methods; set and meet deadlines; problem solving; stand and teach in front of large groups;
Desirable
- Ability to have difficult conversations
Personal attributes
Essential
- Pro-active, using own initiative; reliable; positive, supportive and professional approach; excellent communication skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
