Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Educator at the North East and Cumbria Transport and Retrieval Team.
NECTAR is a 24/7 service that is at the forefront of retrieval medicine. The team provides safe and effective transport for patient requiring interhospital transport for both paediatric and adult patients. NECTAR works closely with the regional critical care networks and forms part of a national transport network.
- Interview Date Tuesday 14 October 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver on-going education, training and support for all members of the MDT within NECTAR and regionally for both Adult and Paediatric specialities.
May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
Contribute to the delivery of the Corporate agenda for up to 20% of the time.
In addition to the core components of band 7 Clinical Educator the post holder will:
- Have substantial experience in critical care transport
- Work clinically with all members of the team
- Provide assurance of competence of skillset for practitioner staff
- Contribute to in house and regional education
- Lead regional education days
- Create and maintain an in-house education program
- Work closely with the critical care networks
- Engage nationally with other transport services
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post holder with provide oversight for both in house and regional education for both adult and paediatric transport. This post will involve engagement with both the Paediatric ODN, the NoECCN and the regions District General Hospitals to ensure a robust education plan for the design, planning and implementation of specialist education and training programs for MDT professionals in patient deterioration and transport of critically unwell patients of all ages. The post holder will also deliver and implement the training program within NECTAR, working closely with our Trainee NECTAR Practitioners and orchestrate a development program and provide assurance of competence for our NECTAR Practitioners.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identification and completion of regular audits to demonstrate compliance with Quality Indicators and contribute the Trusts Corporate education agenda alongside the current Trust educators.
The post holder will need previous extensive experience within retrieval medicine and have gained their transport competencies and be a practice supervisor and assessor. Evidence of previous education/ teaching experience / qualification will support your application. You will be accountable for assessing the clinical competencies of practitioners working within NECTAR and will be expected to engage with educators nationally.
- The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver on-going education, training and support for all members of the MDT.
- Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
- Undertake a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate, support ward and departmental sisters/charge nurses to ensure mandatory training is compliant with Trust standard.
- May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
- Deputise for the Matron where appropriate.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Corporate agenda for up to 40% of the time.
- Contribute to corporate training and education. May lead practice development initiatives.
- Develop appropriate competency based clinical skills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents, for approval by the appropriate Trust Committee e.g. Clinical Role Development Group or Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.
- Support the Trust Governance and Patient Safety agenda through active participation in the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.
- To maintain the delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment including the care delivered, setting of nursing standards and leadership of the team working clinically with staff where needed to help the acquisition of skills, knowledge and competence.
- To provide a nursing lead as a member of the multidisciplinary teamo Provide adviceo Patient and Staff advocacy
- Influence change and development of practice, utilising the most recent evidence base.
- Contribute to and complete performance review of nursing staff
- Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
- Maintain discipline within the clinical area, abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.
- Participate and chair interviewing panels in the appointment of staff and be aware of legislation and local personnel policies affecting the employment of staff.
- Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
- To deliver a competency-based induction, where appropriate, for new staff and students to the directorate.
- Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision ensuring this is a support mechanism available to all staff and which is embedded in practice.
- Identify areas of good practice and provide opportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post holder with provide oversight for both in house and regional education for both adult and paediatric transport. This post will involve engagement with both the Paediatric ODN, the NoECCN and the regions District General Hospitals to ensure a robust education plan for the design, planning and implementation of specialist education and training programs for MDT professionals in patient deterioration and transport of critically unwell patients of all ages. The post holder will also deliver and implement the training program within NECTAR, working closely with our Trainee NECTAR Practitioners and orchestrate a development program and provide assurance of competence for our NECTAR Practitioners.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identification and completion of regular audits to demonstrate compliance with Quality Indicators and contribute the Trusts Corporate education agenda alongside the current Trust educators.
The post holder will need previous extensive experience within retrieval medicine and have gained their transport competencies and be a practice supervisor and assessor. Evidence of previous education/ teaching experience / qualification will support your application. You will be accountable for assessing the clinical competencies of practitioners working within NECTAR and will be expected to engage with educators nationally.
- The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver on-going education, training and support for all members of the MDT.
- Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
- Undertake a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate, support ward and departmental sisters/charge nurses to ensure mandatory training is compliant with Trust standard.
- May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
- Deputise for the Matron where appropriate.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Corporate agenda for up to 40% of the time.
- Contribute to corporate training and education. May lead practice development initiatives.
- Develop appropriate competency based clinical skills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents, for approval by the appropriate Trust Committee e.g. Clinical Role Development Group or Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.
- Support the Trust Governance and Patient Safety agenda through active participation in the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.
- To maintain the delivery and quality of services provided within the care environment including the care delivered, setting of nursing standards and leadership of the team working clinically with staff where needed to help the acquisition of skills, knowledge and competence.
- To provide a nursing lead as a member of the multidisciplinary teamo Provide adviceo Patient and Staff advocacy
- Influence change and development of practice, utilising the most recent evidence base.
- Contribute to and complete performance review of nursing staff
- Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
- Maintain discipline within the clinical area, abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.
- Participate and chair interviewing panels in the appointment of staff and be aware of legislation and local personnel policies affecting the employment of staff.
- Implementation of evaluation audits to measure the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
- To deliver a competency-based induction, where appropriate, for new staff and students to the directorate.
- Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision ensuring this is a support mechanism available to all staff and which is embedded in practice.
- Identify areas of good practice and provide opportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/OPD
- oCurrent NMC/HCPC Registration
- oDegree
- oMaster's level study (on Master's pathway)
- oMeets NMC or HCPC requirements for Practice Supervisor and Assessor or Educator
Desirable
- oMaster's degree
- oManagement experience/qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oExtensive post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level
- oExperience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills
- oEvidence of developing and leading programmes of education and or training
- oEvidence of on-going professional and academic development
- oEvidence of excellent communication including effective report writing
- oAudit / research experience
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood IT skills
- oExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- oEstablished change management skills and practice development
- oEffective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/OPD
- oCurrent NMC/HCPC Registration
- oDegree
- oMaster's level study (on Master's pathway)
- oMeets NMC or HCPC requirements for Practice Supervisor and Assessor or Educator
Desirable
- oMaster's degree
- oManagement experience/qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oExtensive post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level
- oExperience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills
- oEvidence of developing and leading programmes of education and or training
- oEvidence of on-going professional and academic development
- oEvidence of excellent communication including effective report writing
- oAudit / research experience
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood IT skills
- oExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- oEstablished change management skills and practice development
- oEffective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
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).
