Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional registered nurse to join us as a Clinical Educator working in ED at the Royal Derby Hospital.

The ED education team takes responsibility for and is accountable for the delegated professional, practice development and education within the nursing team.

If you are passionate about clinical education and have a desire to shape and develop the workforce, then this is your ideal role. An induction and development package will be given to the successful candidate.

We welcome applications from motivated and dedicated Registered Nurses with an interest in education and preceptorship and who show evidence of high standards of practice for supporting safe & professional patient care in the emergency setting. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have recent clinical experience within an acute hospital setting and experience of teaching & supporting various levels of learners.

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying for a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work in the Emergency department as part of the Clinical Education Team, and will be joint line managed by our Senior Clinical Educator and senior sister team in ED.

It is preferable that applicants have evidence that they are capable of working in a fast paced, busy acute environment and have demonstrable experience in teaching, mentoring and educating others.

They will be responsible for facilitating new and existing staff members in becoming competent and capable practitioners by teaching, supervising and mentoring in the clinical setting.

You will work independently and collaboratively in the coordination and delivery of development activities, mandatory, essential to role and specialist clinical training, collaborating with the dynamic wider teams in Learning & Education and the Senior Clinical Educator for ED.

There is an expectation that you will work clinically within the Registered Nursing team when required.

Application closing date: 8th October 2026

Interview date: 22nd October 2026

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata pa
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 320-MED-2023
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Holds an appropriate assessor qualification

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of post qualification experience
• Evidence of recent extensive clinical experience in an acute setting or specific knowledge of the clinical area
• Experience of mentoring and developing staff
• Describe a time you assisted in the clinical assessment of a team member and how this impacted their future practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of learning and assessment strategies

Desirable

• Displays effective leadership

Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential

• Uses own initiative within established procedures, taking responsibility for own actions
• Manages own workload, prioritising as necessary

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates highly developed communication skills to support colleagues/learners in a learning environment

Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to physically work within the clinical areas, standing for prolonged periods of time where necessary to provide training and support to individuals including clinical care

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Clinical Educator, Sally Winfield, sally.winfield@nhs.net, 01332783130

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.