Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Educator

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

The successful applicant will help staff realise their potential, to identify and develop their Paediatric Nursing Skills.

You will responsible for developing, facilitating and implementing training days for department staff.

You will assist newly qualified staff with the trusts preceptorship programme and ensure appropriate clinical skills training takes place for all members of the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a enthusiastic Paediatric registered nurse to take on the role of Practice Educator on our Paediatric Ward

You will be organised, have excellent time management skills and the ability to multi task.

You will form links between the Paediatric Ward, Neonatal Unit, Emergency Department, and other departments across the trust to ensure the development of our nurses and care support workers is to the highest standard.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3053S

Job locations

Woodlands Ward Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached job description and person specification. For any queries about the role please contact Nina Kapur at nina.kapur1@nhs.net or 01423 55 7735

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached job description and person specification. For any queries about the role please contact Nina Kapur at nina.kapur1@nhs.net or 01423 55 7735

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration
Mentorship or teaching qualification

Desirable

First Degree in health related subject

Experience

Essential

Experienced Nurse Assessor
Post-NMC registration experience within clinical practice
EPALS trained

Desirable

Change management
Leadership role / experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration
Mentorship or teaching qualification

Desirable

First Degree in health related subject

Experience

Essential

Experienced Nurse Assessor
Post-NMC registration experience within clinical practice
EPALS trained

Desirable

Change management
Leadership role / experience

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodlands Ward Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodlands Ward Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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