Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Clinical Education Trainer

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS FOR LAASP GROUP ONLY

The Clinical Education Trainer will play a key role in supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education and training across the Trust. Working under the supervision of the senior clinical practice educator, the post holder will contribute to ensuring that all staff receive high-quality learning opportunities to support safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for education and professional development. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical teams, practice educators, and external education providers to support the induction, competency assessment, and ongoing training of the clinical workforce.

The role will involve facilitating learning in both classroom and clinical settings, supporting the development of clinical competencies, and promoting best practice aligned with Trust policies, national standards, and professional frameworks. The Clinical Education Trainer will act as a role model for clinical excellence and lifelong learning, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all staff.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment of clinical skills to support the development of staff across a range of clinical settings.

Facilitate and support education and development programmes for all levels of staff, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives and professional standards.

Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of mandatory training sessions, ensuring compliance with Trust and national requirements.

Support the coordination and delivery of national education programmes such as the Care Certificate and other workforce development initiatives.

Work collaboratively with Practice Educators, Clinical Teams and Managers to identify learning needs and implement targeted training interventions.

Maintain accurate training records and provide regular reports on staff compliance, progress and outcomes.

Promote a positive learning culture within the organisation, encouraging staff to engage in continuous professional development.

Ensure all teaching and assessment activities are conducted in line with current clinical standards, evidence-based practice and Trust policies.

Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of education programmes, adapting content to meet service and learner needs.

Act as a role model for professional behaviour, clinical competence and lifelong learning.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-COR-7547513

Job locations

Liverpool Heart and Chest

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for further information or contact Donna Burgess on via the provided contact details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for further information or contact Donna Burgess on via the provided contact details.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE (4-9) or equivalent qualification
  • Health related Foundation Degree (Qualified Assistant Practitioner)

Desirable

  • ROSPA Accredited Qualification L4
  • Recognised teaching qualification (mentorship, PTTLS etc)
  • IT Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Clinical practice experience within an acute setting
  • Experience of providing advice and guidance in accordance with published rules e.g. policies, procedure or protocols

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an education or training capacity (Key trainer)
  • Experience in the design and delivery of educational or practical training sessions
  • Teaching experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Proficient in all MS Office
  • Confident and credible practical trainer in clinical skills and moving and handling
  • Prioritise and time manage effectively
  • Handle sensitive personnel related communication and issues with directness and empathy
  • Strong verbal, written and active communication skills with an understanding of potential communication barriers
  • Ability to utilise motivational and negotiating communication skills.
  • Strong organisation skills and in-depth attention to detail and accuracy

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrate and adhere to Core Values
  • Demonstrate self-belief, drive, initiative and ambition whilst maintaining a 'can do' approach
  • A strong passion for high quality patient care and outcomes.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE (4-9) or equivalent qualification
  • Health related Foundation Degree (Qualified Assistant Practitioner)

Desirable

  • ROSPA Accredited Qualification L4
  • Recognised teaching qualification (mentorship, PTTLS etc)
  • IT Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Clinical practice experience within an acute setting
  • Experience of providing advice and guidance in accordance with published rules e.g. policies, procedure or protocols

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an education or training capacity (Key trainer)
  • Experience in the design and delivery of educational or practical training sessions
  • Teaching experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Proficient in all MS Office
  • Confident and credible practical trainer in clinical skills and moving and handling
  • Prioritise and time manage effectively
  • Handle sensitive personnel related communication and issues with directness and empathy
  • Strong verbal, written and active communication skills with an understanding of potential communication barriers
  • Ability to utilise motivational and negotiating communication skills.
  • Strong organisation skills and in-depth attention to detail and accuracy

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrate and adhere to Core Values
  • Demonstrate self-belief, drive, initiative and ambition whilst maintaining a 'can do' approach
  • A strong passion for high quality patient care and outcomes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Learning and Development

Donna Burgess

donna.burgess@lhch.nhs.uk

01516001067

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-COR-7547513

Job locations

Liverpool Heart and Chest

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE


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