Job summaryTo support the Head of Medical Education and Medical Education Improvement Lead in ensuring the provision ofa high-quality learning environment for all learners attending clinical placements at LTHTR.Be responsible for supporting Resident doctors, Medical Students Year 3 and 5, Physician Associates, and otherlearners, Ward Managers/Team Leads, Learning Environment Managers, Practice Assessors, PracticeSupervisors and Clinical Educators in allocated placement areas.
Main duties of the jobParticipate in supervision of learners as well as teaching and assessment. This will include Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Adult Basic Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life Support as part of clinical skills simulated assessments.
This will include assessment of learners on physical examinations, historytaking, undergraduate practice skills assessments and proficiencies in clinical practice.
Deliver student inductions (including Blood glucose training, Moving and Handling), physical examination and history taking revision sessions for medical students and some interprofessional learning sessions.
Work in partnership with Clinical Placement Supervisors (i.e. consultants at LTHTR) to plan, implement, evaluate, support and develop work-based teaching and assessment programmes defined by external partners.
Collaboratively assess the quality of clinical practice environments and placements, identifying areas of best practice, as well as areas that might require assistance to meet the standard and report findings directly to the Educational Governance lead.
About usLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the North West. We provide manyspecialist tertiary services, deliveraward-winning teachingand development programmes, lead national and internationalclinical trials and research studies, and always give excellent care with compassion. When joining our friendly and dedicated team, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, and work with some of theUK's leading healthcare experts.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.
DetailsDate posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-PB4484
Job locations: Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesParticipate in supervision of learners as well as teaching and assessment. This will include Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Adult Basic Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life Support as part of clinical skills simulated assessments.
This will include assessment of learners on physical examinations, historytaking, undergraduate practice skills assessments and proficiencies in clinical practice.
Deliver student inductions (including Blood glucose training, Moving and Handling), physical examination and history taking revision sessions for medical students and some interprofessional learning sessions.
Work in partnership with Clinical Placement Supervisors (i.e. consultants at LTHTR) to plan, implement, evaluate, support and develop work-based teaching and assessment programmes defined by external partners.
Collaboratively assess the quality of clinical practice environments and placements, identifying areas of best practice, as well as areas that might require assistance to meet the standard and report findings directly to the Educational Governance lead.
Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential- Educated to degree level within health and social care or education
- Qualified first level registered nurse current on the NMC register/professional health care registration
- Hold NMC/ approved mentorship qualification
Desirable- PGCE or equivalent
- Clinical Examinations Course Level 7 or equivalent
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Post registration nursing/clinical experience
- Evidence of experience in leading projects to successful outcomes
- Experience of assessing clinical staff in practice
- Evidence of experience in teaching, learning and assessing
- Experience of co-ordinating educational Programmes
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing education or development
Desirable- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Up to date knowledge of the educational system, curriculum in relation to Undergraduate medical students
- Experience of teaching in classroom settings
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 
