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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nursing Associate Educator

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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Job summary

The Practice Development and Education Team (PDET) is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Nursing Associate to join our team. PDET is responsible for delivering education, training, and pastoral support to Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professional staff across the Trust, operating under the Corporate Nursing Team. This marks the first time we are introducing a Nursing Associate Educator role within our structure, presenting a unique chance to shape and develop this position with the comprehensive support of the Professional Development and Education Team. The role will be challenging, involving work across our various workstreams, clinical ward areas, and multiple sites. It plays a crucial part in achieving our Corporate Nursing Priorities and strategic objectives. We are dedicated to fostering a confident and competent Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professional Workforce, which is essential to ensuring the quality and safety of care delivery. If you are looking for a demanding yet rewarding challenge and want to make a meaningful impact on our services, we would love to hear from you. We encourage all potential applicants to arrange an informal discussion about the role with Emma Carroll or Rachel Cooke (Clinical Educators PDET team)

Main duties of the job

  • To support trust-wide educational programmes including HCSW academy and registered staff inductions, delivering training sessions in a variety of settings, utilizing different teaching methods.
  • Deliver training in a variety of key clinical skills.
  • Provide pastoral support where needed .
  • Support staff in clinical settings to develop competency and confidence in their roles.
  • Support wider PDET team workstreams for example the Practice Education Team supporting students and learners.
  • As part of the Chief Nurse Team drive the delivery of Trust-wide priorities.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

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 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.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7616323-RNAE-CNT

Job locations

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education & training

Essential

  • Registered nursing associate
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Undertaken Practice Supervisor training
  • Foundation Degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme.

Desirable

  • Recognized teaching qualification
  • Achieved Practice Assessor qualification

Experience & knowledge

Essential

  • 12 months post registration experience
  • Evidence of current clinical skills & knowledge
  • Understanding of local and national nursing agenda
  • Awareness of speciality
Person Specification

Education & training

Essential

  • Registered nursing associate
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Undertaken Practice Supervisor training
  • Foundation Degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme.

Desirable

  • Recognized teaching qualification
  • Achieved Practice Assessor qualification

Experience & knowledge

Essential

  • 12 months post registration experience
  • Evidence of current clinical skills & knowledge
  • Understanding of local and national nursing agenda
  • Awareness of speciality

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Educator

Emma Carroll

emma.carroll22@nhs.net

01904725470

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7616323-RNAE-CNT

Job locations

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


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