Job summary
Learning and Workforce Development is a group-wide service supporting workforce education and development across the Bristol NHS Group. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Clinical Educator (Band 6) to lead, deliver and evaluate high-quality clinical education programmes that support workforce capability, professional development and excellent patient care. Working within a collaborative, matrix-based service, the post holder will work with learners, clinical teams and stakeholders across multiple sites to deliver evidence-based education, support supervision and assessment in practice. The role requires flexible working across the Bristol NHS Group, including the Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Education and Research Centre and Weston Academy, supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, deliver and evaluate high-quality clinical education and workforce development programmes across the Bristol NHS Group.
• Support learners through teaching, supervision, assessment and professional development activities in both education and clinical settings.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, education providers and stakeholders to develop a skilled and competent workforce.
• Design and deliver evidence-based learning using a range of teaching methods, including blended and workplace learning approaches.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives, service development projects and workforce priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate education programmes, learner outcomes and compliance data to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional and clinical competence and provide specialist clinical education and support across multiple sites.
• Promote safe, effective and compassionate care by ensuring colleagues have access to high-quality education, training and development opportunities.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Educator will lead, deliver and evaluate high-quality clinical education and workforce development programmes across the Bristol NHS Group. Working within the Learning and Workforce Development service, the post holder will support teaching, supervision, assessment and professional development activities, ensuring colleagues are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. The post holder will work collaboratively with learners, clinical teams, education providers and stakeholders across multiple sites to design and deliver evidence-based learning, support curriculum development, and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives. They will monitor and evaluate learning outcomes, maintain professional and clinical competence, and support the delivery of organisational, regional and national workforce development priorities. The role requires flexible working across the Bristol NHS Group and a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and excellent learner experiences.

Person Specification
Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent level in an appropriate subject or relevant experience at this level.
• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with current adult NMC or HCPC professional registration
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at level 6/7 or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of recent relevant continuing professional development
• Understanding of adult learning theory and the ability to apply it to a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrates an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research, local and national policies, and guidelines
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and digital learning.
• Supervision and assessment of learners across different programmes and Y professions, including supporting progression
• Experience of working in a senior or educator capacity within learning and development, and/or in a clinical service or education institution
• Experience of working in partnership with Education Providers to support learner progress and undertake audits.
• Recent clinical experience. Experience managing or coordinating training programmes
• Consistently role-models professional behaviour with a calm, confident, and compassionate approach.

Desirable

• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Willing to work towards MH04 or equivalent manual handling trainer qualification.
• Evidence of coaching training and/or qualification
• Experience in training delivery for a range of programmes.

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).

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).