Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Associate Clinical Educator facilitator

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated education team as a Band 4 Associate Clinical Educator facilitator. This role is designed to support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care by facilitating the education, development, and training of a range of learners in clinical practice.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Lead Clinical Educator Nurse and wider management team, acting as a role model and providing coaching and support to staff across various clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include assisting Clinical Educators with educational programmes, coaching learners, delivering teaching sessions and clinical skills training, and documenting training and assessments. The role also involves working clinically as needed to support learners, identifying new learning opportunities, and fostering good relationships with staff and managers.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7688499

Job locations

Uffculem Centre

52 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nursing Associate

Desirable

  • Mentorship or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
  • Experience working in mental health services; supporting HCAs or students
  • Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative
  • Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required

Desirable

  • Experience of Clinical Audit
  • Experience delivering training or education in clinical settings

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication).
  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people

Desirable

  • Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
  • Ability to design and evaluate learning sessions
Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nursing Associate

Desirable

  • Mentorship or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
  • Experience working in mental health services; supporting HCAs or students
  • Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative
  • Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required

Desirable

  • Experience of Clinical Audit
  • Experience delivering training or education in clinical settings

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication).
  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people

Desirable

  • Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
  • Ability to design and evaluate learning sessions

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uffculem Centre

52 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uffculem Centre

52 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Educator Lead for HCA staff

Fitz Meikle

fitz.meikle1@nhs.net

07985882109

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7688499

Job locations

Uffculem Centre

52 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Supporting documents

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