Emergency Department Practice Trainer

Job summary

A fantastic career opportunity has opened for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in Emergency Care to step into the role of Emergency Department Practice Trainer.

We're looking for someone who brings passion, energy, and a commitment to developing others--and ideally, experience working at a senior level within emergency care.

In this full-time role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the next generation of ED clinicians. You'll deliver hands-on education and supervision in practice, as well as lead engaging formal training sessions that inspire staff at all levels.

You'll also be at the forefront of driving quality improvement and supporting service development initiatives within our fast-paced Emergency Department--helping to influence positive change and enhance patient care across the service.

If you're ready to combine your clinical expertise with a love for teaching, leadership, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our Education and Development team, you will be a vital source of clinical expertise within the Emergency Department. You will maintain and demonstrate high-level clinical skills through regular 1:1 support, coaching, and hands-on guidance with staff--acting as a visible and approachable leader within the department.

You will provide strong professional leadership, fostering a supportive learning culture and helping staff to grow in confidence and competence. Your ongoing clinical involvement will ensure your own practice remains current, credible, and aligned with best standards of emergency care.

In addition, you will actively contribute to the department's quality improvement agenda. This includes supporting staff development initiatives, participating in audit activity, and driving forward service improvements that enhance the safety, effectiveness, and overall experience of care.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)