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Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
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
- Knowledge
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
- Experience
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
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Adult) • Current NMC registration • Evidence of study at level 6 (degree level) • Teaching and assessing qualification • Current demonstrable CPD
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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)
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. • Use of action learning and other methods of facilitating staff development
- Experience
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
- Qualifications
BSc in related health subject Leadership experience
Job overview
The Practice Development Team at UHCW has a wide and varied scope including supporting the Trust’s successful Pathway to Excellence journey, our well-established preceptorship programme, the Professional Nurse Advocate role, the induction and ongoing development of our Healthcare Support Worker workforce, and supporting the continuing professional development of our current nursing and AHP workforce. To continue to support these workstreams, we are seeking to recruit a full time Band 6 Clinical Education Facilitator.
Practice Development are an established team with a robust support infrastructure, managed by a senior nursing team under the direction of the Practice Development Lead and Associate Director of Nursing for Education and Research.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Providing visible clinical leadership and acting as a role model for high-quality, evidence-based practice.
- Supporting the development of nursing, midwifery, nursing associate and healthcare support staff through education, coaching and clinical support.
- Delivering and facilitating training programmes, study days and learning opportunities to enhance staff knowledge, skills and competence.
- Promoting positive practice learning environments that support learners, newly registered professionals and clinical teams.
- Leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care, staff experience and service outcomes.
- Contributing to the development, implementation and review of clinical policies, guidelines and standards in line with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting clinical governance activities, including audit, risk management, reflective practice and the escalation of concerns where appropriate.
- Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, educators and multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation across services.
- Championing a culture of learning, professional development and excellence in practice.
- Supporting the implementation of local, regional and national workforce development initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care and staff development by influencing practice, supporting learning and promoting excellence across a range of clinical settings.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Education Facilitator with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical educator role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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