Senior Practice Educator

NHS

  • Camberley, Surrey
  • £50,008-56,908 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
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 jobDelivering 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 usFrimley 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.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum incl HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number151-SS54-AJob locationsFrimley Park HospitalPortsmouth RoadCamberleyGU16 7UJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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
SkillsEssential
  • 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
ExperienceEssential
  • 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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
SkillsEssential
  • 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
ExperienceEssential
  • 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

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