Clinical Education Facilitator
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The Practice Development Team at UHCW has a wide and varied scope including supporting the Trust's successful Pathway to Excellence journey, our well-...
Reporting to the PDT Practice Facilitators, the post holder will have responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting newly-qualified registered nurses and nursing associates who are undertaking the Trust Preceptorship programme - this includes visiting Preceptees in practice, working alongside them in clinical areas, assisting in assessment of clinical skills and supporting Preceptors and Ward Managers with performance related issues including development plans and capability processes
- Delivery of Continuing Professional Development training e.g. IV Drug administration, Venepuncture, Cannulation, etc.
- Supporting the delivery of the team's wider portfolio which includes the Registered Nurse Development Programme, the Professional Nurse Advocate role, Volunteer development, the Time to Care induction and development programme for Health Care Support Workers, and the DAISY award programme
- Supporting the Trust by working clinically in varied clinical settings when the need arises due to operational pressures
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of study at level 6 (degree level)
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Current demonstrable CPD
Desirable: - oBSc in related health subject Leadership experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical post registration experience at Band 5 in an acute hospital setting
- Experience in teaching and assessing clinical skills
- Extensive experience in the role of Preceptor and in the support, supervision and assessment of students in practice
- Current clinical experience and competence in acute care
- Experience in implementing evidence-based care
- Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice and successfully challenging barriers to change
Desirable
- Involvement in research and audit in a clinical or academic setting
- Organisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes
- Experience in being a chair or deputy chair in a Shared Decision Making /Governance council
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Experience of clinical supervision and use of reflective practice
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Awareness of research and audit methodologies
Desirable: - oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oUse of action learning and other methods of facilitating staff development
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
- Evidence of excellent documentation and written skills
- Computer literacy and use of IT skills - Email, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to use own initiative and make decisions
- Ability to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions
- Effective resource management
- Ability to work across a number of clinical areas
- Fundamental understanding of clinical activity of acute specialties
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
- For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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