Job summary
Are you a passionate and dynamic leader ready to shape the future of nursing education? We are looking for an inspiring Clinical Education Lead to drive high-quality, inclusive post-registration education for nurses across our Trust. This is a pivotal role where you will lead a dedicated team, implement education initiatives and ensure our nursing workforce is equipped to deliver outstanding patient care. If you are committed to professional excellence, innovation, and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the role and contact: Jessica Mills - jessica.mills10@nhs.net or Trish Rigby - tricia.rigby1@nhs.net if you have any questions about the position or identified work streams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide operational leadership in the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive clinical education for the nursing workforce, working in close collaboration with the nursing, workforce, and Integrated Education leadership teams. They will lead the Clinical Education Nursing (Post-registration) team across all sites, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources to drive improvements in clinical practice and patient care.
The role will ensure that education and development initiatives are aligned with Trust priorities and national standards. The post holder will oversee the continuous assessment of educational needs and the evaluation of programmes to ensure they deliver measurable improvements in care quality and workforce capability.
As a senior leader, the Clinical Education Lead will deputise for the Head or Deputy Head of Clinical Education (Nursing and Midwifery) to represent the Trust in internal and external educational forums. They will be accountable for maintaining robust governance arrangements and championing a culture of professional excellence and continuous learning.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details - please refer to the attached job description.
The role involves leading post-registration clinical education and practice development across the Trust.
Key duties include implementing education priorities, translating clinical learning into targeted programmes, and standardising core competencies.
The postholder delivers and oversees education activities, including digital and blended learning, ensuring alignment with service and national standards.
The postholder will mentor Clinical Educators, promote wellbeing, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities also include monitoring compliance with NHSE Quality Framework Standards, managing budgets, and acting as an authorised signatory.
Additionally, the role deputises as the Trust lead for clinical education (Nursing and Midwifery) and provides operational leadership for the Clinical Education Nursing (Post-registration) team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details - please refer to the attached job description.
The role involves leading post-registration clinical education and practice development across the Trust.
Key duties include implementing education priorities, translating clinical learning into targeted programmes, and standardising core competencies.
The postholder delivers and oversees education activities, including digital and blended learning, ensuring alignment with service and national standards.
The postholder will mentor Clinical Educators, promote wellbeing, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities also include monitoring compliance with NHSE Quality Framework Standards, managing budgets, and acting as an authorised signatory.
Additionally, the role deputises as the Trust lead for clinical education (Nursing and Midwifery) and provides operational leadership for the Clinical Education Nursing (Post-registration) team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Leadership / management qualification
- Evidence of extensive experience in clinical education
- Evidence of advanced facilitation, coaching, and mentorship skills
- Evidence of monitoring and reporting on impact and outcomes of education activity
- Evidence of standardising workplace practices and clinical governance
- Evidence of successful autonomous working
- Evidence of ongoing learning and development
Desirable
- Masters qualification
- Publication / presentation of research activity
- Research activity in relation to clinical education and/or practice development
- Evidence of finance / budgetary knowledge and related systems
- Evidence of extensive experience of facilitating partnership working
- Evidence of project management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Leadership / management qualification
- Evidence of extensive experience in clinical education
- Evidence of advanced facilitation, coaching, and mentorship skills
- Evidence of monitoring and reporting on impact and outcomes of education activity
- Evidence of standardising workplace practices and clinical governance
- Evidence of successful autonomous working
- Evidence of ongoing learning and development
Desirable
- Masters qualification
- Publication / presentation of research activity
- Research activity in relation to clinical education and/or practice development
- Evidence of finance / budgetary knowledge and related systems
- Evidence of extensive experience of facilitating partnership working
- Evidence of project management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
