Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Educator Intensive Care - Band 6

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Educator to support the ongoing education and professional development of our nursing team, including Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Student Nurses, and Healthcare Support Workers.

Working closely with the Band 7 Lead Nurse Educator, this role plays a vital part in shaping the future of nursing within our critical care environment.

You will be actively involved in bedside care, role modelling best practices, and delivering high-quality education and training programmes tailored to the needs of critical care. This includes supporting nurses through their CC3N National Competencies and the Adult Critical Care Course, ensuring alignment with GPICS standards.

The role also includes leadership and management responsibilities, offering opportunities to influence practice across the wider Network. A key aspect of the position involves collaboration with Higher Education Institutions to enhance learning pathways and support career progression.

Main duties of the job

Nurse Educator Responsibilities

1.To contribute to and assist the Band 7 Lead Nurse Educator

2.To contribute to and assist in the building and sustenance of a learning culture.

3.To support "learning through doing" as well as training and education away from the bedside through structured programmes

4.To contribute to the induction process for staff newly appointed

5.To ensure staff have undertaken relevant training and competent in the use of all equipment within the clinical area.

6.To assure that staff undertaking training, education and development are supported in working to meeting set standards of performance

7.To assist with the appropriate allocation of supervisors / mentors for the induction period in consultation with colleagues in the Band 7 team.

8.To provide continuing support to both newly appointed members of staff and the supervisor / mentor during the support process.

9.To assist with the process of goal setting during the induction process and beyond to ensure the effective development of staff.

10.To be responsible for the regular review and evaluation of the induction process to ensure an effective system is in place.

11.To maintain effective, complete and accurate documentation required for organisational development and skills training.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-7517520

Job locations

Intensive Care Unit, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities can be seen in the PDF document attached. These include general; nurse educator; patient care; management/leadership; research, development, audit, quality and riskmanagement; policies and procedures.

Please see PDF attached to the advert with detailed JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities can be seen in the PDF document attached. These include general; nurse educator; patient care; management/leadership; research, development, audit, quality and riskmanagement; policies and procedures.

Please see PDF attached to the advert with detailed JD

Person Specification

Qualifictions and training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1 (ADULT) on the NMC register
  • Post registration Adult Critical Care course.
  • Practice supervision and assessment course
  • Currently working in an Intensive Care (or equivalent specialized unit) at a band 5 level or above
  • Evidence / track record of delivery of teaching and training
  • Computer literacy to a standard that enables a good level of Microsoft 365

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification to Masters Level

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within Intensive Care and the application of this in practice.
  • Broad experience of clinical interventions and treatment in Intensive Care
  • Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and its application to Clinical Practice in Intensive Care..
  • Evidence of ability to teach staff and function as an expert resource for staff on clinical and managerial issues.

Desirable

  • More than 5 years Intensive Care Experience
  • Worked as a practice educator in Intensive Care

Values

Essential

  • Relates our Trust values to the role of the educator in personal statement
  • Has an energy and enthusiasm for education and staff development
Person Specification

Qualifictions and training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1 (ADULT) on the NMC register
  • Post registration Adult Critical Care course.
  • Practice supervision and assessment course
  • Currently working in an Intensive Care (or equivalent specialized unit) at a band 5 level or above
  • Evidence / track record of delivery of teaching and training
  • Computer literacy to a standard that enables a good level of Microsoft 365

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification to Masters Level

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within Intensive Care and the application of this in practice.
  • Broad experience of clinical interventions and treatment in Intensive Care
  • Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and its application to Clinical Practice in Intensive Care..
  • Evidence of ability to teach staff and function as an expert resource for staff on clinical and managerial issues.

Desirable

  • More than 5 years Intensive Care Experience
  • Worked as a practice educator in Intensive Care

Values

Essential

  • Relates our Trust values to the role of the educator in personal statement
  • Has an energy and enthusiasm for education and staff development

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).

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.

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).

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Intensive Care Unit, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Intensive Care Unit, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Educator and Senior Sister ICU

Jen Nash

j.nash4@nhs.net

01225825707

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-7517520

Job locations

Intensive Care Unit, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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