Job Opportunity: Clinical Educator
Location: Horder Healthcare
Role Type: Clinical Education & Development
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 6 up to £42,170 (FTE)

Are you a passionate, experienced clinician looking to shape the future of healthcare through mentorship and education? Horder Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator to join our team, fostering a high-quality learning environment and supporting the professional growth of our clinical staff.

The Role
As a Clinical Educator, you will bridge the gap between theory and practice. You will be instrumental in developing clinical competencies, providing expert supervision, and ensuring that our learners receive the best possible support as they expand their skills within our clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Excellence: Support students and healthcare staff in developing competencies aligned with professional and service requirements.
• Assessment & Monitoring: Lead competency assessments, monitor skill gaps, and contribute to clinical audits.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a professional role model, delivering high standards of patient care and providing expert guidance to nursing students and staff.
• Quality Improvement: Collaborate with clinical managers to drive service development, audit initiatives, and clinical governance.
• Support & Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback and support to staff members, including those new to a specialty, to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Professional Development: Maintain your own advanced clinical skills and knowledge while assisting staff in their professional growth.

About You
We are looking for a motivated and approachable professional with a positive attitude and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Essential Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Mentorship Qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within a clinical environment.
• Proven ability to teach, assess, and facilitate training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in IT and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.

Desirable Skills:

• Post-registration qualifications or a formal teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading multi-professional teams and managing organizational change.
• Knowledge of clinical education audit and evaluation processes.

Why Join Horder Healthcare?
At Horder Healthcare, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a workplace built on mutual respect where all employees can thrive. We value safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of infection prevention and control.

How to Apply
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Horder Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected characteristics.