York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Educator- Theatres and PACU

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in theatre at Scarborough Teaching Hospital for a 12 month secondment, Band 6 Clinical educator within our Education and Development team. We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic practitioner with the appropriate clinical and teaching experience to facilitate the education and development of the theatre/PACU teams.

You will work as part of our theatre education team to contribute to devising, developing, delivering and evaluating plans of education, competency-based training programs and support activities relating to clinical practice education, training and development, and multi professional team working. You will support all nursing staff and operating department practitioners, registered and non-registered, working across the wider Theatre environment.

Our Theatre Education team collaborate across all hospital sites in our trust, we are looking for a Band 6 Clinical educator, based on the East coast (Scarborough and Bridlington) on a 12 month secondment. There will be an element of cross site working required to meet the service needs.

Main duties of the job

To develop and deliver core and additional clinical skills and training programmes across all Theatre and PACU Care Group Surgery settings, demonstrating a sound teaching approach utilising mixed media, simulation, and creating a positive learning environment that supports the training needs of the service and organisation.
The post holder will be required to plan and organise the training equipment and book training dates and venues as appropriate in collaboration with colleagues within the wider teams.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

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

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7167209-CE-S

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO126QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCPC registration
Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
Practice Assessor or Mentor

Desirable

Delivery of education and training within the clinical area
Clinical audit and standard setting

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Minimum 3 years Clinical Theatre experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub or PACU
Exceptional interest in Education
Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of current issues in Clinical Education
Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership
Demonstrates excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCPC registration
Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
Practice Assessor or Mentor

Desirable

Delivery of education and training within the clinical area
Clinical audit and standard setting

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Minimum 3 years Clinical Theatre experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub or PACU
Exceptional interest in Education
Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of current issues in Clinical Education
Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership
Demonstrates excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO126QL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO126QL

Employer's website

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