Job summaryDorset Health Care University Trust are looking to recruit a Mandatory trainer/Clinical Educator to work to support of our Inpatient services across Dorset.
The post holder will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a programme of mandatory training and clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the organisation. The appointed individual will have a specific focus on enabling the delivery of high-quality patient/person centred care that is grounded in evidence-based practice and underpinned by national, organisational and trust objectives, guidelines, and policies.
The person we are looking for will have; a strong clinical background with recent clinical experience, excellent communication skills, ability to engage and influence at all levels, demonstrate a passion for education and act as a professional role model. We will provide appropriate support and opportunities for your continued development.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an applicationMain duties of the jobThe overarching aim of the Mandatory trainer/ Clinical Educator is to facilitate and support the clinical, professional, and educational development of the organisation. Development of clinical training programs and supporting access to statutory mandatory training.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
DetailsDate posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 152-S063.26
Job locations: Dorsetwide, Learning and Development Hub, St Leonards Hospital, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAININGEssential- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by diploma level
Desirable- Knowledge of mentorship or practice assessing education and development
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCEEssential- Ability to demonstrate and highlight benefits to end users
- Teaching experience
- Experience of managing change
- Demonstrable competency in a suite of clinical nursing skills
Desirable- Experience of working in a project environment
- Knowledge of project deployment
BUSINESS TRAVELEssential- Must have a car and driving licence
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYEssential- Confident in the use of Microsoft Office Products
Desirable- SystmOne / RIO
- Electronic Observation System
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCEEssential- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Proven Team working
Desirable- Staff management / supervision experience
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTESEssential- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, for example with staff, patients, visitors, or external organisations in the exchange of very highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, which will require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities
- Demonstrated ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skills and competence based on current evidence
- Strong organisational skills and able to act under pressure e.g. time management, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities
- Receptive and open to feedback
Desirable- As the role requires, ability to work early mornings or evening patterns, especially during project deployment.
TRAINING KNOWLOEDGEEssential- Awareness of the learning cycle and different learning styles and awareness of neurodiversity
- Awareness of learning delivery techniques e.g. e-learning, one on one, classroom or virtual etc.
- Skills in creating a positive learner environment
Desirable- Demonstrated ability at using tact & diplomacy
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorsetwide, Learning and Development Hub, St Leonards Hospital, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2RR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Head of Learning and Development, Louise Porter, louise.porter3@nhs.net, 07747475022
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
