Practice Educator
The closing date is 24 November 2025
Job summary
As a Trust we have developed our own highly skilled and adaptable team of Practice Educators for the Nursing workforce. We support Student Nurses, Care Support Workers, International Nurses and Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates in both the classroom and in our clinical areas.
Due to the promotion of one of our team, we are looking to recruit another Practice Educator to support the registered nurses and nursing associates within the adult inpatient wards.
Are you an enthusiastic, well-motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who has excellent practice based teaching skills and who is also able to deliver classroom based teaching? Then this role could be for you.
The role will be responsible for ensuring clinical support, training and assessment is in place for the Trust's registered nursing workforce within acute adult in patient wards.
You must be passionate about teaching and committed to the development of others to ensure our registered nurses are supported on the wards to develop the skills they require to be safe and effective practitioners delivering high standards of care.
Would you like to be part of this award winning team of educators who embody the Trust KITE Values? As a Team we are driven to share skills and knowledge, we work collaboratively to enhance the learning opportunities offered to nursing colleagues and we support each other to achieve this.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are:
Primarily be responsible for ensuring clinical support, training and assessment is in place for registered nurses.
Ensure all training and assessment supports development of skills, knowledge and attitudes required to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care.
Be up to date with developments in work and classroom based teaching and assessment - taking part in relevant training and updates
Be seen as an expert practitioner who takes responsibility for their own CPD and ensures competence of own skills and knowledge.
Assist in the recruitment of new nurses to the Organisation.
The post holder should have recent acute clinical experience so that they are able to support and work alongside registered nurses within the Hospital setting.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3445R
Job locations
Harrogate District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG27SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG27SX
Employer's website
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