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 to support the delivery of high-quality clinical education, simulation (SIM) training and workforce development programmes, primarily based at Weston Academy, with an expectation to work across the wider Bristol NHS Group as required. Working within a collaborative, matrix-based service, the post holder will lead the delivery of simulation-based education, clinical skills training and learner support activities, helping to develop a skilled and adaptable workforce. The role will contribute to service improvement, education quality, workforce development priorities and income-generating simulation activity, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and deliver high-quality clinical education, simulation (SIM) and workforce development programmes, primarily supporting services at Weston Academy while contributing to education delivery across the wider Bristol NHS Group. They will provide teaching, supervision, assessment and learner support, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. The role will work collaboratively with clinical teams, learners and stakeholders to develop and deliver evidence-based education, simulation training and workforce development initiatives. The post holder will contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and the ongoing development of education programmes, while supporting income-generating simulation activity and organisational workforce priorities.

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 be responsible for leading, delivering and evaluating high-quality clinical education, simulation (SIM) training and workforce development programmes, primarily supporting services at Weston Academy while contributing to education delivery across the wider Bristol NHS Group. The post holder will provide teaching, supervision, assessment and learner support, ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, learners, education providers and stakeholders, the post holder will design and deliver evidence-based learning, support curriculum development, and contribute to service improvement and quality assurance activities. The role will have a particular focus on simulation service delivery, supporting both workforce development priorities and income-generating simulation activity. The post holder will work flexibly across sites, maintain professional and clinical competence, and contribute to the development of a responsive, sustainable and high-quality education service across the Bristol NHS Group.

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
• Demonstrates an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research, local and national policies, and guidelines
• 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
• Experience of working in a senior or educator capacity within learning and development, and/or in a clinical service or education institution.
• Experience of facilitating simulation activities, including scenario development, delivery and structured debriefing.
• Resilient, with the emotional maturity to manage challenging or sensitive situations
• Embraces and is responsive to change, working flexibly, creatively, and resourcefully

Desirable

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

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.

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

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.