Clinical Education Facilitator
The closing date is 16 November 2026

Are you passionate about developing others and improving patient care through education?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Group as a Surgical Clinical Educator on a secondment basis.

This developmental role is ideal for an experienced clinician who has a passion for supporting learning, developing colleagues, and promoting excellence in clinical practice. Working alongside senior nursing and education teams, you will play a key role in supporting the development of our workforce and ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality, safe patient care.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Main duties of the job

• Support the professional development of registered and unregistered nursing staff across the Surgical Group.
• Facilitate the induction, transition and ongoing development of newly appointed staff, including internationally educated nurses and newly qualified practitioners.
• Work collaboratively with Ward Managers, Matrons and senior clinical teams to identify workforce learning needs and address gaps in knowledge and practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, reflection and professional development across all clinical areas.
• Provide coaching, support and constructive feedback to staff to enhance clinical performance and confidence.
• Lead and support educational initiatives arising from incidents, audits, patient experience feedback, quality improvement projects and national guidance.
• Contribute to patient safety initiatives through education, competency assessment and practice development.
• Support compliance with mandatory training, clinical skills development and organisational priorities.
• Work in partnership with Practice Development, Education and Workforce teams to ensure education programmes align with Trust objectives.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. Apply through our website for further details of this prestigious award.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8396628
Job location: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Surgical Clinical Education Team supporting the Clinical Education Lead, working in partnership with stakeholders such as Ward Managers, Modern Matrons and others to support the implementation of evidence-based practice and the professional development of staff in clinical practice.

The post holder will be clinically based, placing the clinical environment at the centre of their activities, and will participate in specific projects related to nursing, midwifery and nursing associates practice. In addition, they will facilitate the development and maintenance of positive practice environments; thereby contributing to the continual development of quality services provided to patients and others who come into contact with in the Trust.

Promote and support the development of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate practice in line with professional standards, organisational objectives and patient needs.

• Maintain a visible clinical profile across the Trust, providing clinical support and guidance to teams as required, while maintaining own clinical competence and credibility.
• Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice and education through the delivery and facilitation of learning activities, including classroom-based teaching, clinical skills development, lesson planning and support within the practice environment.
• Act as a positive clinical and professional role model, supporting staff to develop confidence, competence and leadership within their roles.
• Escalate professional, educational or clinical concerns through appropriate channels and actively promote high standards of professional practice across all clinical areas.
• Work collaboratively with the Surgical Clinical Education Lead, Modern Matrons, Ward and Department Managers, and other stakeholders to identify learning and development needs.
• Support the development, coordination and delivery of education programmes, study days, clinical skills training and workforce development initiatives acting as a role model at all times.
• Facilitate learning opportunities that support professional growth, competence and career development for registered and unregistered staff.
• Promote collaborative and inter-professional learning by working effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organisations.
• Advocate for learners and staff development, supporting the creation and maintenance of high-quality learning environments.
• Work in partnership with practice learning colleagues to identify, support and escalate issues affecting learner experience or educational quality.
• Communicate information effectively using a range of formats, adapting approaches to meet the needs of different audiences.
• Support continuous improvement by promoting evidence-based practice, innovation and a culture of learning across clinical services.
• Foster inclusive and supportive working environments that encourage staff engagement, shared decision-making and quality improvement.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practice, innovation and learning across surgical wards.
• Promote recognition of excellence in practice and support initiatives that celebrate staff achievements and positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to Trust-wide, regional and national nursing, midwifery and nursing associate workforce initiatives and programmes.
• Support workforce recruitment, retention and succession planning activities as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective professional networks, representing the organisation internally and externally when required.
• Contribute to audit, evaluation and quality assurance processes to ensure practice standards meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Promote awareness and understanding of national and local policies, professional standards and best practice guidance that influence patient care.
• Support clinical teams to understand and fulfil governance requirements, escalating risks and concerns where necessary.
• Encourage the use of quality improvement methodologies and clinical audit to support service improvement and patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support the effective transition, integration and development of newly qualified, international and newly recruited staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of study at level 6 (degree level)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Current demonstrable CPD

Desirable:

• BSc in related health subject
• Leadership experience

Experience
Essential:

• Substantial clinical post registration experience at Band 5 in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in teaching and assessing clinical skills
• Experience in the support, supervision, teaching and assessment of clinical staff in practice
• Experience in implementing evidence-based care
• Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice and successfully challenging barriers to change

Desirable:

• Involvement in research and audit in a clinical or academic setting
• Organisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes
• Experience in being a chair or deputy chair in a Shared Decision Making / Governance council

Knowledge
Essential:

• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Experience of clinical supervision and use of reflective practice
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Awareness of research and audit methodologies

Desirable:

• Organisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes

Skills
Essential:

• Sound clinical skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
• Evidence of excellent documentation and written skills
• Computer literacy and use of IT skills - Email, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions
• Ability to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions
• Effective resource management
• Ability to work across a number of clinical areas

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential:

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect).

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Education Lead, Rachel Reece, rachel.reece@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476968093