Job summary
Clinical Educators plays a pivotal role in
ensuring the safe, effective, and high-quality education of medical students
within paediatrics. Acting as the
educational lead for allocated programmes, the postholder designs, delivers,
and evaluates teaching across a range of clinical and classroom settings, using
expertise in curriculum planning, simulation, and clinical practice. By supporting students in the acquisition of
essential clinical, communication, and reasoning skills, the educator
safeguards patient safety, ensuring that learners are competent and
appropriately supervised when engaging with children and families. The role also has a strong pastoral component,
guiding students through challenges and escalating concerns where
professionalism or wellbeing may impact on safe practice. In addition, the
educator contributes to educational governance, aligning local teaching with
GMC standards and national policy, while networking with senior clinicians to
embed education into daily practice.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Educator will lead, plan, and
deliver high-quality education for medical students within paediatrics,
ensuring that teaching aligns with national curricula and Trust standards. They
will design and facilitate learning through bedside teaching, simulation,
clinical skills sessions, and classroom-based teaching, adapting methods to
meet diverse learner needs. The postholder will act as the main point of
contact for students during placements, providing supervision, feedback, and
support to ensure clinical competence is achieved safely. They will monitor
learner progress, conduct assessments, and escalate concerns regarding
professionalism or fitness to practice where required, safeguarding both
patients and students. In addition, the educator will provide pastoral support,
helping students navigate academic and personal challenges that may affect
their learning. They will contribute to educational governance, evaluate
learner feedback, and implement improvements to enhance the quality of the student
experience. The role also involves close collaboration with senior clinicians,
medical schools, and training bodies to integrate education into clinical
practice.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are
you passionate about developing future doctors and making a real difference to
childrens healthcare? We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical
Educator (Band 7) to join our undergraduate teaching team with a special
interest in paediatrics.
This is an exciting
opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with education, inspiring
medical students while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and
care. Youll play a vital role in shaping tomorrows workforce and
strengthening our Trusts reputation as a centre of teaching excellence.
Join us as a Clinical
Educator (Band 7) in Paediatrics and help shape the future of childrens
healthcare. In this role, you will:
Inspire and develop the next generation of doctors by
leading high-quality paediatric teaching.
Deliver engaging learning through bedside teaching,
simulation, clinical skills, and classroom sessions.
Ensure patient safety by supervising students closely and
embedding national standards in practice.
Provide guidance, feedback, and pastoral support to
medical students during their placements.
Play a key role in assessing learners, supporting
progression, and addressing professionalism concerns.
Contribute to curriculum development and bring innovation
to paediatric education.
Collaborate with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary
teams to integrate teaching into everyday care.
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating learner
feedback and shaping future programmes.
Strengthen the Trusts reputation as
a centre of teaching excellence and inspire students to pursue careers in
paediatrics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are
you passionate about developing future doctors and making a real difference to
childrens healthcare? We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical
Educator (Band 7) to join our undergraduate teaching team with a special
interest in paediatrics.
This is an exciting
opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with education, inspiring
medical students while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and
care. Youll play a vital role in shaping tomorrows workforce and
strengthening our Trusts reputation as a centre of teaching excellence.
Join us as a Clinical
Educator (Band 7) in Paediatrics and help shape the future of childrens
healthcare. In this role, you will:
Inspire and develop the next generation of doctors by
leading high-quality paediatric teaching.
Deliver engaging learning through bedside teaching,
simulation, clinical skills, and classroom sessions.
Ensure patient safety by supervising students closely and
embedding national standards in practice.
Provide guidance, feedback, and pastoral support to
medical students during their placements.
Play a key role in assessing learners, supporting
progression, and addressing professionalism concerns.
Contribute to curriculum development and bring innovation
to paediatric education.
Collaborate with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary
teams to integrate teaching into everyday care.
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating learner
feedback and shaping future programmes.
Strengthen the Trusts reputation as
a centre of teaching excellence and inspire students to pursue careers in
paediatrics.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of professional staff.
- Ability and evidence of working independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities.
- Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change
- Reflective practitioner.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Proficient keyboard skills, use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and other IT skills relating to teaching. Ability to use AV equipment used in education delivery.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time and to deal with unpredictable work patterns.
- Knowledge of General Medical Council Good Medical Practice and standards relating to undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in medical education.
- Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes.
- Proven skills in delivery, facilitation development and evaluation of training programmes.
- Demonstrate the ability to engage and build effective relationships in stakeholder organisations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or midwife.
- Degree in nursing/midwifery/other relevant subject or equivalent
- Certificate in teaching and assessing
- Physical skills assessment training (or equivalent) or willing to undertake within first year of the role
- Evidence of study at level 7 (Masters) level e.g. Postgraduate certificate of clinical/medical education/PGCE or willingness to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education within the first three years of the role
Desirable
- Diploma or Masters in Medical/Clinical Education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience within a relevant field
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of education acquired through experience and study
- Experience of learner mentorship, education experience, clinical teaching and providing support and feedback to a range of learners
Desirable
- Proven experience of delivering clinical skills training & support in a variety of settings
- Leadership experience within a clinical or educational field
- Project Management experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of professional staff.
- Ability and evidence of working independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities.
- Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change
- Reflective practitioner.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Proficient keyboard skills, use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and other IT skills relating to teaching. Ability to use AV equipment used in education delivery.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time and to deal with unpredictable work patterns.
- Knowledge of General Medical Council Good Medical Practice and standards relating to undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in medical education.
- Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes.
- Proven skills in delivery, facilitation development and evaluation of training programmes.
- Demonstrate the ability to engage and build effective relationships in stakeholder organisations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or midwife.
- Degree in nursing/midwifery/other relevant subject or equivalent
- Certificate in teaching and assessing
- Physical skills assessment training (or equivalent) or willing to undertake within first year of the role
- Evidence of study at level 7 (Masters) level e.g. Postgraduate certificate of clinical/medical education/PGCE or willingness to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education within the first three years of the role
Desirable
- Diploma or Masters in Medical/Clinical Education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience within a relevant field
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of education acquired through experience and study
- Experience of learner mentorship, education experience, clinical teaching and providing support and feedback to a range of learners
Desirable
- Proven experience of delivering clinical skills training & support in a variety of settings
- Leadership experience within a clinical or educational field
- Project Management experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
