Clinical Educator

Clinical Educator (Band 6)

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEH) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and visible Clinical Educator to join their Education Faculty. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between theory and practice for a wide range of learners, including Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Based primarily within urgent care settings, you will be responsible for nurturing a high-quality learning culture, supporting supervisors and assessors, and ensuring the workforce is equipped with the clinical skills necessary for modern, state-of-the-art healthcare delivery.

Core Requirements and Skills

• Professional Registration: Must be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or a Clinical Professional (HCPC).

• Education: A Degree in a relevant field is essential. A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent is highly desirable.

• Experience: Significant post-registration experience (Senior Band 5 or Band 6) within an acute hospital setting, with recent experience mentoring or supervising students.

• Training Credentials: Completed Supervisor and Assessor training (or equivalent).

• Leadership: Ability to model high professional standards, work autonomously, and maintain a calm, confident attitude under pressure.

• IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for maintaining accurate training records and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Presence: Act as a visible educator in urgent care environments, providing direct support to learners to achieve their clinical objectives.

• Integration of Theory & Practice: Assist departmental managers and supervisors in translating academic theory into practical, “bedside” clinical skills.

• Training Delivery: Design and deliver teaching sessions for a variety of clinical programmes and trust-wide training initiatives.

• Governance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous records of training, assessments, and learner support, providing performance reports to the Education Faculty.

• Lifelong Learning: Assist staff with access to educator training and provide pathways for professional development across the multidisciplinary team.

Why Join TeamQEH?

This is a “once in a generation” moment to join a Trust undergoing massive physical and digital transformation.

• New Hospital Project: Be part of the team transition as the Trust builds a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital facility.

• Digital Transformation: Contribute to the rollout of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system launching in 2026.

• Quality Excellence: Work in a Trust where Maternity services are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and where staff wellbeing is a core priority.

• Salary & Benefits: Band 6 (£38,682 to £46,580) plus NHS pension and generous leave.

• Flexibility: Options for full-time or part-time working patterns to support work-life balance.

Vital Information

• Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk (PE30 4ET).

• Contract: Permanent.

• Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.

• Disclosure: Enhanced DBS check required.

• Closing Strategy: The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

• Reference: 426-152-26CC.