# Clinical Educator/Co-ordinator Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-educatorco-ordinator-band-7/e5da22da-9281-4e63-bc26-9bbae775824a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-educatorco-ordinator-band-7/e5da22da-9281-4e63-bc26-9bbae775824a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Bangor Community Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical educator - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T16:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-14T13:27:31.155Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49147/sehsctclinical-educatorcoordinator-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUFDODYwOEVCQ0ZBNkU3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Lisburn Area (SEHSCT) - Location: Bangor Community Hospital, Main Building - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 14/09/26 - Closes: Tue, 29 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes Online and manual applications accepted. Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE Clinical Educator/Co-Ordinator ### BAND 7 ### DIRECTORATE Medicine, Unscheduled Care & Cancer ### INITIAL LOCATION Bangor Community Hospital ### REPORTS TO Lead Nurse ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Clinical Manager ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder will play an essential role supporting the Directorate by contributing to the development of, and sustaining an effective learning environment for all grades of the nursing team including nursing students. Working in partnership with others to uphold a culture of learning and development. Act as an effective role model. Support and promote best practice through the development and evaluation of educational and training programmes. Provide professional support to ensure that the NMC Standards for Learning and Assessment and Competency for Registered Nurses are met Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and Lead Nurse(s), the post-holder will promote the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care across the areas of responsibility and the wider Medical Specialties Directorate; and will support the Lead Nurse in the development and review of services and professional standards promoting quality and practice development within the areas. The post holder will work closely with the relevant senior nurses to ensure implementation and application of professional and evidence-based practice and research, including regional policies and procedures; and they will contribute to the development of processes to establish safe and effective systems whilst supporting nursing staff in achieving tangible improvements in the quality of care and health outcomes for patients and clients within the directorate. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical/Professional/Specific Managerial Responsibilities The post holder will focus on the following key areas, within the organisation’s governance framework: 1. Ensure safe and effective practice 1.1 Professional, ethical and legal Maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with the NMC (2015) The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives. Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements/ competencies in relation to learning and assessment and clinical standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products. Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. Ensure risk management and governance arrangements are in place within the wards/ departments. Ensure that organisational goals are reflected in personal and in departments service plans. Contribute to the development of the Trust’s policies and strategies, where appropriate. Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with the colleagues, patient / client, relatives and carers in the provision of care and services. Ensure appropriate systems are developed and operational to facilitate dissemination of information within the wards / departments teams. Adhere to the Data Protection Act (1998). Maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written or electronic is managed as per HSC Trust and NMC (2009) guidelines. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Managers, as per Human Resource policies and procedures. 1.2 Evidence-based practice Promote a culture of research and evidence-based practice within the Outpatient/Ambulatory departments to enhance person-centred care. Ensure evidence-based care is provided to agreed standards within the Outpatient/Ambulatory departments. Ensure systems and processes are in place to support effective mentoring of relevant staff. Create an environment which supports a culture of life-long learning and reflective practice for all staff. Participate / lead in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols. Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence. 1.3 Environment Ensure a Risk Register incorporating generic clinical and non-clinical risks in the Outpatient/Ambulatory departments as per HSC Trust policy and with regard to learning and development of nursing staff. Ensure a safe and clean environment for staff, patients / clients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting. Ensure staff awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action as per HSC Trust policy. Participate in the analysis, assessment and management of actual and potential risks to health and well-being. Ensure safe and effective use of equipment as per HSC Trust policy. Ensure near misses, incidents, accidents and faulty devices are recorded, reported, investigated and learning disseminated as per HSC Trust policy. 1.4 Multi-professional working Assist to establish systems and processes to ensure effective communication and continuity of patient / client care by liaising with multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams and across directorate interfaces – e.g. primary care services. Maintain effective collaboration partnership with education providers and all other interested parties to enhance learning and development experiences of all nursing staff including nursing students. Contribute in preparing reports for learning and sharing following internal/ external inspections, audits or reviews to assist in the development of services and opportunities for learning for all staff. 2. Enhance the patient / client experience 2.1 Person-centred care Promote appropriate care values including: compassion, respect, empathy, treating people with dignity, integrity, courage, responsibility and adaptability. Support the development and maintain a culture of person-centred care within the wards / departments which will enhance the staff learning and the patient/ client experience. Promote caring environments where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients / clients and their carers are enabled to be partners in their care. Implement strategies for communication between staff, patients / clients, relatives and their carers, showing awareness of barriers to understanding. Facilitate communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team, and across care settings. Support the safety and quality of the patient/ client’s journey through effective learning and development processes. Support effective admission/ discharge planning with relevant multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams through effective learning and development processes. 2.2 Patient / client involvement Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of patients / clients and carers in relation to the development of care and services. Ensure effective systems are in place to gain patient / client and carers’ feedback on their experience of care to support the learning and development of staff. Ensure compliments and complaints are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning. 3. Provide effective leadership and management 3.1 Role model Act as a visible clinical and educational advocate supporting nursing staff within the Outpatient/Ambulatory departments in practicing the highest standards of conduct in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and all relevant Trust policies. Enable professional decision making and effective team working for all staff including nursing students. Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care. Support clinical expertise and development of all nursing staff within the Outpatient/Ambulatory departments. Assist in human resource management procedures including recruitment and retention of staff, review of workforce control and skill mix, delivery of induction training and career development of all nursing staff. 3.2 Develop team performance Promote, develop and facilitate a learning culture within the Outpatient/Ambulatory departments. Promote equality of opportunity for all, in accordance with HSC Trust Equality Opportunity Policy. Promote a person-centred culture to facilitate good staff relationships and morale among staff. Contribute to the education commissioning process for nursing staff. Support the management of poor performance and practice of staff in line with HSC Trust policies. Work in partnership with Higher Education Institute staff. Understand and support the implementation of the Trust, NMC standards and policies relating to education and learning including Future Nurse Future Midwife NMC Education Standards NI Ensure supervision, mentorship and preceptorship is embedded for pre and post registration students, registered nurses and health care support workers, as appropriate. Challenge appropriately and confidently where standards of care fall below that expected by the Trust, Directorate, patient/ clients and their carers. Participate in learning needs analysis and contribute to the implementation of an effective infrastructure supporting learning and development for all nursing staff including nursing students and health care support workers. 3.3 Effective use of Resources Ensure resources are used to optimal effect in delivering safe and effective services. Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, particularly Standing Financial Instructions, Authorisation Frameworks, Procurement Legislation and associated processes, and Prompt Payment Code. Ensure adherence to HSC Trust financial controls and fraud awareness principles (e.g. verification of authenticity / accuracy of the Staff-in-Post records). Ensure adherence to the principles of good governance and HSC Trust systems for effectively managing stock and safeguarding fixed assets in order to protect the Trust/ Directorate from financial risk, particularly in respect of patient/ client monies, property and charitable funds. Display managerial and organisational skills to ensure that products required for learning and development purposes are procured in a timely fashion and demonstrate value for money. 4. Contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives 4.1 Continuous quality and improvement Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit (including multi-professional audit), patient / client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. Utilise and promote e-health technology as applicable. Promote nursing through the participation in nursing research and audit activities to enhance nursing learning and development and share the same at regional and national events/ conferences. Assist in the investigation of complaints, critical incidents, adverse events and near misses in order to ensure that correction action is taken and that subsequent learning is disseminated across the Directorate 4.2 Service improvement, development and modernisation Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning or development of services including the educational needs of pre- and post-registration nursing staff. Review processes / practices with clinical leads and senior managers to ascertain if there are better ways of working within the wards / departments to enhance patient / client care, service delivery and deliver required efficiencies. Facilitate and support external and internal reviews or inspections e.g. RQIA Assessments, VFM Audits; including completion of baseline assessments of the Service/ Directorate’s position against key standards and the preparation of relevant documentation/evidence Ensure key recommendations from internal/ external reports or audits are disseminated and reviewed within the Directorate and appropriate actions agreed; ensure adherence to recommendations and that lessons are learned. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the \[org name\] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net) September 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Clinical Educator/Co-ordinator ### DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE ### SALARY Band 7 ### HOURS Ref no. 55913119 37.5 hours ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience / Registration/ Qualifications Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register Have a Nursing Degree AND three years’ post-registration experience in a management role at Band 6 or above within an acute hospital setting and have obtained a post-registration certificate/ diploma or equivalent qualification, evidencing study in education, facilitation or practice development. Or Have five years post-registration experience in a management role at Band 6 or above within an acute hospital setting and have obtained a post-registration certificate/ diploma or equivalent qualification, evidencing study in education, facilitation or practice development Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Provide evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through a combination of in-depth experience and post registration study. This should include facilitating formal and informal teaching activities that have contributed towards an effective learning environment. Be conversant with current professional issues in relation to nursing. Ability to provide effective managerial and leadership support to operational teams to ensure positive outcomes for patients/ clients and staff. Provide evidence of maintaining and monitoring standards which have enhanced the patient/client experience of care. Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence based practice Have effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full. Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Interview Volunteering experience may be considered appropriate in particular for roles within the context of direct patient/client care. If invited for interview, please be aware that your interview may include an aspect of Value Based Interviewing. The Trust Behaviours set out in the job description reflect our Trusts values and our expectations of all employees. You may find this helpful when preparing for your interview. Vetting As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click Here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement, Click Here ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. 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