Job summary
We are looking for a dynamicSenior Practice Educator to join the FHFT Education Academy and lead the development and delivery of high-quality education and training for both internal and external learners.
As an experienced nurse or allied health professional (AHP), you will build strong collaborative partnerships, identify learning needs, and design education programs that support professional development across healthcare settings. With expertise in practice education, you will apply a strategic approach to training, ensuring high standards and impactful learning experiences.
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, shaping the future of healthcare education. If you are passionate about developing others and driving excellence in education, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Delivering high-quality education and training across the Trust and its partner organisations, using a variety of methods, including face-to-face, virtual, and blended approaches. This will involve engaging with healthcare professionals across different settings, including secondary care and community-based environments, with potential for travel across the UK.
In addition, you will be responsible for supporting the professional development of staff through mentorship, training programs, and competency assessments. You will be expected to work flexibly across various locations, adapting to the needs of the service and ensuring that education and development are accessible to all relevant healthcare professionals.
You will act as a role model in education, fostering a culture of excellence in learning and professional growth, while ensuring that clinical and educational standards are upheld. Providing expert clinical and educational advice will be a key aspect of the role, ensuring that healthcare professionals are supported in their continuous development.
Moreover, you will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, ensuring these align with best practice guidelines and regulatory requirements. Your contributions will be integral to maintaining high standards of education, improving service delivery, and promoting lifelong learning within the healthcare environment.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registrant (Adult nursing) or HCPC registrant
- Degree educated
- ENB 997/998, mentorship, Practice Assessor or equivalent
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- MSc or working towards
- Quality improvement qualification
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate or working towards qualification
- Human factors qualification
- Advanced communication qualification
- Project management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Agile approach to work with the ability to prioritise
- Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge Microsoft 365 products
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in practice education.
Desirable
- Proficient professional use of social media
- Excellent customer service skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing partnerships across organisational boundaries
- Experience working across secondary care, primary care and PIVO sectors
- Substantial relevant experience (postgraduate) in practice or academic education
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Business development/entrepreneurship experience
- Published author
- Previous experience in developing standards, guidelines and policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registrant (Adult nursing) or HCPC registrant
- Degree educated
- ENB 997/998, mentorship, Practice Assessor or equivalent
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- MSc or working towards
- Quality improvement qualification
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate or working towards qualification
- Human factors qualification
- Advanced communication qualification
- Project management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Agile approach to work with the ability to prioritise
- Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge Microsoft 365 products
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in practice education.
Desirable
- Proficient professional use of social media
- Excellent customer service skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing partnerships across organisational boundaries
- Experience working across secondary care, primary care and PIVO sectors
- Substantial relevant experience (postgraduate) in practice or academic education
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Business development/entrepreneurship experience
- Published author
- Previous experience in developing standards, guidelines and policies
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.
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
