University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Education & Practice Development Sister

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the Women's & Children's Education Team as an Education & Practice Development Sister/Nurse who willsupport the Education and Practice Development Lead in implementing education, training and practice development strategies withinGynaecological services.

You will be supporting the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of education, training and development across the CMG.

You will work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation ofpolicies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'.

Main duties of the job

The role involves leading and implementing education, training and development strategies for Gynaecological areas. The successful candidate will also be heavily involved in supporting the Preceptorship Development Programme.

There will be an expectation that you participate in CMG development/ mandatory programmes and collaborate with the CMG Education team. Using your specialist skills to support clinical staff both working clinically and by more formal training you will be involved in new educational initiatives, professional & clinical development and managing projects so should therefore possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

You will be an experienced Band 6 RN with extensive experience, ideally working in a gynaecological environment . You will be clinicallycompetent, a student assessor and hold a degree with evidence of post registration development.

The successful candidate would need to be able to demonstrate a confirmed interest in and experience of initiatives in education and staffdevelopment, good IT skills, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team of educators.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-7366781-W&C

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Education and Practice Development Lead, and Sister / Charge Nurse in implementing education, training and practice developmentstrategies.

Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across theCMG.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the CMG.

Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies toensure a workforce fit for purpose and fit for practice.In partnership with Local HEIs and support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre and post Registrationprogrammes.

Deputise for the Education and Practice Development Lead.You will be contributing to the management of the CMG Study Leave Budget by monitoring access via the UHL Non-Medical Study Leave Policy.

You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of CMG CIP Plans

Actively facilitate staff development by ensuring all staff receives effective Preceptorship.

Actively facilitate staff development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor.

Ensure all staff undertake and complete a comprehensive local induction programme.

Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (CMG and Trust), Senior Nurses/ Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medicaland AHP staff and CMG Management Teams.

Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.Work clinically and effectively with ward staff to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their KSF Appraisal / PDP andneeds of the service.

Promote team working within the clinical area and across the multi-professional team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Education and Practice Development Lead, and Sister / Charge Nurse in implementing education, training and practice developmentstrategies.

Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across theCMG.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the CMG.

Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies toensure a workforce fit for purpose and fit for practice.In partnership with Local HEIs and support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre and post Registrationprogrammes.

Deputise for the Education and Practice Development Lead.You will be contributing to the management of the CMG Study Leave Budget by monitoring access via the UHL Non-Medical Study Leave Policy.

You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of CMG CIP Plans

Actively facilitate staff development by ensuring all staff receives effective Preceptorship.

Actively facilitate staff development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor.

Ensure all staff undertake and complete a comprehensive local induction programme.

Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (CMG and Trust), Senior Nurses/ Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medicaland AHP staff and CMG Management Teams.

Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.Work clinically and effectively with ward staff to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their KSF Appraisal / PDP andneeds of the service.

Promote team working within the clinical area and across the multi-professional team.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree Level Nursing Qualification
  • Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards degree/ masters in relevant area

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable Post-Registration clinical experience
  • Current band 6 experience
  • Knowledge of nurse education and clinical practice.
  • Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
  • Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Experience at Band 7 Level
  • Previous experience of education/ practice development.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Teaching /assessment skills
  • Effective communicator
  • Leadership & motivation skills
  • Computer literate
  • Motivate self /others
  • Supervise, educate and develop others

Desirable

  • Organisation and negotiation skills

Skills

Essential

  • Assertive and Confident
  • Personal and professional maturity
  • Recognition of own limitations
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Evidence of audit and change management ability

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Able to manage own time and workload
  • Can work independently and as a part of multiple teams
  • Evidence of planning teaching sessions

Desirable

  • Demonstrate evidence of teaching and assessing both clinically and formally in a classroom environment

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Flexible approach to meet needs of the service.
  • Able to travel between sites
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree Level Nursing Qualification
  • Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards degree/ masters in relevant area

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable Post-Registration clinical experience
  • Current band 6 experience
  • Knowledge of nurse education and clinical practice.
  • Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
  • Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Experience at Band 7 Level
  • Previous experience of education/ practice development.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Teaching /assessment skills
  • Effective communicator
  • Leadership & motivation skills
  • Computer literate
  • Motivate self /others
  • Supervise, educate and develop others

Desirable

  • Organisation and negotiation skills

Skills

Essential

  • Assertive and Confident
  • Personal and professional maturity
  • Recognition of own limitations
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Evidence of audit and change management ability

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Able to manage own time and workload
  • Can work independently and as a part of multiple teams
  • Evidence of planning teaching sessions

Desirable

  • Demonstrate evidence of teaching and assessing both clinically and formally in a classroom environment

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Flexible approach to meet needs of the service.
  • Able to travel between sites

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Education & Practice Development Lead

Ebony Anderson

ebony.anderson2@nhs.net

01162586449

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-7366781-W&C

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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