Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3956 - Practice Educator

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

Interview Date: 9th June 2025

Fixed term / Secondment Opportunity until 31st March 2026

Are you passionate about clinical education and ready for a new challenge? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic Clinical Educator to join the team in CBU2, which includes Surgical, Trauma, and Orthopaedics.

This secondment provides an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will work under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Educator based in ICU, with responsibilities of designing, planning, facilitating and delivering high-quality education and training across CBU2. This will allow you to develop your skills as an autonomous practitioner, whilst also being a key part of dynamic multidisciplinary teams.

This secondment is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a clinical educator role, build on your leadership and management skills, and contribute meaningfully to the development of others in busy and diverse clinical areas.

If seeking a secondment please ensure you have the approval of your line manager for release.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Assess and respond to the educational and developmental needs of staff within CBU2

Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support clinical excellence

Promote evidence-based practice and lifelong learning within the multidisciplinary team

Support the induction and continuing development of new and existing staff

Collaborate closely with ward managers, senior clinicians, and the wider education team

Contribute to quality improvement and service development through education

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check your eligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro/rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3956E-05-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Practice Educator

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Practice Educator

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to teach in a variety of settings.
Ability to plan educational training programmes.
Ability to manage change.
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and individually.
Ability to deliver set objectives.
Good negotiating skills.
Good time management, planning and organisational skills.
Ability and willingness to work flexibly within the duty rota system.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC
Evidence of post registration personal and professional development.
Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. Practice Assessor

Desirable

Professional Nurse Advocate to working towards

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of national and local agenda for acute care.
Knowledge around specific needs of department specific patient needs

Desirable

Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues

Experience

Essential

Substantial and relevant post-registration experience
Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to learners in practice
Experience of working within teams

Desirable

Extensive experience of working in an acute clinical setting
Experience in delivering training packages

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please give an example where you have helped to improve the service of your department

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to teach in a variety of settings.
Ability to plan educational training programmes.
Ability to manage change.
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and individually.
Ability to deliver set objectives.
Good negotiating skills.
Good time management, planning and organisational skills.
Ability and willingness to work flexibly within the duty rota system.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC
Evidence of post registration personal and professional development.
Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. Practice Assessor

Desirable

Professional Nurse Advocate to working towards

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of national and local agenda for acute care.
Knowledge around specific needs of department specific patient needs

Desirable

Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues

Experience

Essential

Substantial and relevant post-registration experience
Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to learners in practice
Experience of working within teams

Desirable

Extensive experience of working in an acute clinical setting
Experience in delivering training packages

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please give an example where you have helped to improve the service of your department

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)