Job summary
Accountable for leading and managing the provision of training, development, and clinical support for Acute Medicine to meet the needs of the service.

Accountable for leading and managing the provision of training, development and clinical support for pre-registration nurses and other professional trainees.

The post holder is responsible for the continued advancement of high quality nursing care and practice specific to the needs of the service.

Provide expert advice to nursing colleagues and medics in how to manage deteriorating patients.

Be trained and able to work at an advanced level to give support to patients requiring critical care transfer.

Main duties of the job
Collaborate with the Matron, Band 7s, Practice Educators and acute services for the delivery of flexible, integrated services.

Ensures staff develop a patient-centered approach that provides clinically effective and safe care to meet a wide range of needs for patients and their significant others.

Act as a change agent and professional lead to ensure ongoing development of services to achieve local, network and national practice recommendations now and in the future.

Provide effective clinical leadership of the department in conjunction with and in the absence of the senior leadership team.

Maintain own practice at an exemplary level and act as a resource for all levels of staff.

Promote collaboration with all disciplines to meet patient needs.

Support the leadership team in providing effective clinical leadership and management of staff.

Maintain the environment of care to the highest standard.

Provide expert advice and emergency care to emergency medical admissions educating the nursing and medical team.

About us
A Practice Educator must uphold NMC and Trust standards, ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping and safe clinical practice. They act on complaints and concerns, support equality and diversity, and ensure all local, Trust and national policies are implemented. They contribute to recruitment, understand employment legislation, and lead aspects of clinical governance. They review incidents, develop action plans, deliver training, and embed best practice from benchmarking. They monitor user satisfaction and share service developments. They maintain a safe environment, identify hazards, complete risk assessments, and ensure health and safety compliance. They oversee correct use, maintenance and calibration of equipment, ensure safe handling of hazardous substances and waste, and act on non-compliance. They report incidents, near misses and RIDDOR events, monitor hazard warnings, and ensure emergency procedures are understood. They ensure safe custody of patient property and correct administration of medicines, including extended roles.

Job responsibilities
Communication
Ensure effective day to day communication on all aspects of care between staff, patients and their significant others in sensitive, difficult or distressing circumstances. Take a lead in highly sensitive circumstances where barriers to communication exist and support less experienced staff in this process.

Maintain effective communications within the team. Be conversant with and share all department and Trust communications.

Training and Development:
Assess the training needs of staff based on staff appraisals utilising the Education hub system.

Develop training plans

Monitor and support delivery of annual appraisals for all levels of staff based upon their KSF outlines. Participate in process as delegated for a group of staff.

Achieve competencies for Band 6 Knowledge, Skills Framework (KSF) and take responsibility for pursuing own professional development.

Identify areas of practice development that promote the continued advancement of the service and lead on their implementation.

Support the development of specialist professional knowledge, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.

Develop in-house training programs for The Acute Medical Unit and assess their effectiveness.

Maintain comprehensive induction programs for staff.

Develop supportive resources for staff development.

Encourage the appropriate sharing of knowledge and skills within the team and involve other staff in the delivery of training as required.

Deliver education and training packages on an individual or group basis.

Represent the Division at Trust, Network and Higher Education forums and share good practice.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training and development. Ensure feedback to staff.

Ensure access to all mandatory training for all staff.

Ensure assessment, supervision and mentorship mechanisms are in place for all staff and pre-registration students to meet their course requirements.

Ensure training for all clinical developments and new equipment.

Maintain and provide records of all training activities including: local training, equipment specific training, safer handling training, Mandatory training etc.

Access support and supervision to enhance own continued development as required.

Support the welfare, development and supervision of all staff and act as a mentor/assessor as required.

Leading and managing the provision of training development and clinical support for all levels of staff and pre-registration nurses.

Delegate authority for training and supervision where appropriate whilst retaining accountability, ensuring staff understands their individual responsibilities and limits of authority.

Professional Responsibilities
Maintain registration with the NMC and comply with statutory requirements.

Participate and lead developmental activities as required and contribute to the development of nursing guidelines/protocols.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Ensure that personal actions and conduct comply with the Trust Policies and Procedures e.g. Health and Safety, No Smoking Policy, equal opportunities, confidentiality, the Data Protection Act (1998), Moving and Handling Regulations.

Attend training courses as required e.g. induction, moving and handling, fire lectures etc.

Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trusts Vision

To be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care

To be widely recognised for providing safe,

The Trust has committed to 6 key objectives for achievement to which all employees are expected to contribute. These are:

• Put safety and quality at the heart of everything we do
• Invest in and develop our workforce
• Work with key stake holders to develop effective partnerships
• Encourage innovation and pathway reform, and deliver best practice
• Become a successful foundation trust

Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.

The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and is a smokefree zone

Employment Acts and Codes of Practice
All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

Health and Safety
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.

Infection Control
All employees have a personal responsibility for adhering to the Infection Control policy. Further guidance can be sought from your line manager.

Research and Development Projects
Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.

Development Review
Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.

Rules, Regulations, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions
All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, standing orders and financial instructions and policies of the Trust.

Review
This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder.

The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Person Specification
Evidence
Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC registered)
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Assessing or mentorship qualification.
• Evidence of supporting education, training and competency assessment of staff.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching programmes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills.
• Ability to lead practice development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proficient IT and presentation skills.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in education/teaching or clinical specialty
• Experience in a Practice Educator or Practice Development role
• Quality improvement or audit experience
• Leadership qualification or management experience
• Experience of working with universities and pre-registration learners

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).

Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address
Acute Medical Unit
Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom

Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Victoria Earnshaw
Victoria.earnshaw@elht.nhs.uk
01254734018

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
435-MEC-089-26

Job locations
Acute Medical Unit
Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom

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