Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join our well-established, experienced Clinical Education Team.
We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Education Trainer on a Full time, permanent basis.
You must be highly motivated, have a keen interest in facilitating education programmes, have excellent communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team to help support our staff to be the best they can be. Our team support staff in both community and in-patient services across the geographical area of the Trust.
CWP's Clinical Education Team is a small but dynamic team, comprising facilitators who are Mental Health, Learning Disability and Adult Nurses in addition to Clinical Support Workers.
We deliver high quality and innovative education programmes, whilst ensuring the learning environment is a welcoming space, to support staff to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deliver high quality care to people who access our services. Therefore, understanding and experience in all elements of training including developing, facilitating, delivering and evaluating education and training programmes is an important aspect of this role.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 14/01/2026 and the proposed interview date is 23/01/2026.
Main duties of the job
You will need a sound knowledge of current legislation, particularly the MHA Code of Practice, the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Trauma Informed and person-centred care.
As part of our Proactive Approach Training (PAT) course, you will be required to teach physical (restraint) skills.
Other core subjects include Basic Life Support, the Skills For Health Care Certificate programme, Conflict Resolution/Breakaways in addition to many other non-mandatory clinical training programmes.
Please see Job Description for full details
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or professional equivalent
- 1 st Degree level or working towards Degree (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Level 3 Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- 2 years inpatient clinical experience
- Knowledge of Restraint Reduction Standards and BILD
- Experience and knowledge of relevant Physical Health issues
- Experience and knowledge of current Supporting People/Clinical Risk legislation and framework
- Able to work autonomously across a variety of settings.
- Effective Teaching skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Effective and excellent communication skills
- Basic IT skills including Word, Excel, and Power Point
Desirable
- Presentation skills/ ability to deliver training.
- An understanding of performance management and ability to develop and utilise monitoring systems.
- Evidence of formal teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience as a registered nurse within MH/LD clinical teams
- Evidence of providing staff education and the development of education programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or professional equivalent
- 1 st Degree level or working towards Degree (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Level 3 Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- 2 years inpatient clinical experience
- Knowledge of Restraint Reduction Standards and BILD
- Experience and knowledge of relevant Physical Health issues
- Experience and knowledge of current Supporting People/Clinical Risk legislation and framework
- Able to work autonomously across a variety of settings.
- Effective Teaching skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Effective and excellent communication skills
- Basic IT skills including Word, Excel, and Power Point
Desirable
- Presentation skills/ ability to deliver training.
- An understanding of performance management and ability to develop and utilise monitoring systems.
- Evidence of formal teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience as a registered nurse within MH/LD clinical teams
- Evidence of providing staff education and the development of education programmes
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).
