Clinical Educator - 22.5 hpw

Job overview

Closing Date: 23.10.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 26.10.26

Interview expected to take place following shortlisting: commencing 02.11.26

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Educator to join our Undergraduate Medical Education Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting opportunity is open to fully registered healthcare professional from a Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professional, or Medical background who has a passion for education & supporting the development of future doctors & healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality educational & pastoral support to medical students from Years 1 - 5 of the University of Leeds Medical School. Additionally, the post holder will provide leadership & oversight for a designated year group/student cohort, helping to ensure an excellent learning experience throughout their clinical placements. The role will also involve contributing to the education & pastoral support of Physician Associate students.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Undergraduate Medical Education Team & the wider Education and Training Department, the post holder will contribute to the planning, coordination, & delivery of the undergraduate medical education programme within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working closely with learners and colleagues to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• Organise, plan, and deliver high-quality educational sessions for medical students, student Physician Assistants, other learners, and Trust staff.
• Deliver teaching across a range of undergraduate medical education curriculum topics, including clinical skills training.
• Facilitate innovative and engaging learning experiences through a variety of teaching methods, including bedside teaching, virtual learning, and simulation-based education.
• Participate in the assessment of students' clinical skills, including examining in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and provide constructive feedback to support learner development.
• Act as the key educational link for designated placement areas, working closely with clinical teams and liaising with the University of Leeds School of Medicine and the University of Bradford Faculty of Health Studies to ensure a high-quality placement experience.
• Contribute as a member of the wider Education Service team, supporting the delivery of the Trust's educational objectives and the development of learners across the organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities that meet the requirements of the undergraduate medical curriculum.
• Lead the coordination of student placements, working closely with clinical teams and placement areas to ensure a positive and effective learning experience.
• Take responsibility for the design, organisation, and delivery of the teaching programme for a designated year group or cohort of students.
• Monitor and assure the quality of educational provision through the collection, analysis, and review of learner feedback, contributing to continuous quality improvement and educational governance processes.
• Network with external stakeholders, including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), to support the delivery of high-quality undergraduate medical education.
• Provide pastoral support, guidance, and signposting to learners during their placements, promoting wellbeing and a positive learning environment.
• Undertake regular educational in-reach within clinical areas, delivering teaching and facilitating learning opportunities at the patient's bedside.
• Contribute to the assessment of learners through a range of assessment methods, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Promote and support interprofessional and multidisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Maintain professional registration and clinical credibility through active engagement in continuing professional development (CPD), ensuring knowledge and skills remain current.

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.