Clinical Educator
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Educator
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
All Candidates must have a UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7 to be considered for this post
The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education support for all 'learners at the bedside' is a substantial part of this role.
The clinical educator will identify and support the learning needs of their clinical area. The clinical educator is key to ensuring the clinical area is a positive learning environment through acting as an expert resource, ensuring local training resources are appropriate and up-to-date, and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and senior colleagues.
Specific education interventions will be provided and may be co-developed with the senior practice development and education team. They will also assist in coordinating the delivery and evaluation of training. The clinical educator is key to ensuring training is grounded in good practice and will be involved in the education element of clinical governance and quality assurance.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an exemplary role model for best clinical practice and Trust values
- Work alongside learners to facilitate their independent learning
- Work to an agreed job plan to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience.
- Manage their own time to ensure a balance between clinical education and education administrative activities
- Actively promote and contribute to an inter-professional learning environment
- Deliver education programmes at a divisional level and where required cross divisionally in support of organisational priorities.
- Work as part of the local and corporate practice development teams
- Assist in anticipating and addressing the educational needs of the service
- Work across boundaries to proactively develop and sustain partnerships
- Participate in audit, service improvement and research projects relevant to the clinical educator role
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8298601-B6
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit)
Headley Way, Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for detailed JD and PS
Maintain personal professional development through self-directed learning and engagingwith their line manager to address identified learning needsMaintain own professional portfolio and support others to do the sameParticipate in and actively seek peer review to reflect upon and improve clinical andeducational practiceAdvocate for and contribute to a working environment that promotes continuous learning anddevelopment, evidence-based practice and succession planningMaintain a forward view of the skill mix within their assigned clinical area to anticipate andwork with the senior practice development team to respond proactively to emergingeducational prioritiesActively contribute to providing a positive learning environment that makes effective use ofresources (e.g., human, financial, equipment, space)Able to apply assessment methods to assess the progress of learners, maintain records ofproficiency and provide reports on training as requiredMonitor and support teams to maintain their clinical competenceAble to participate in, identify and describe basic principles of educational programmedesign, including the use of learning outcomes and assessmentsDemonstrate continuous professional development in a range of evidence-based learningand teaching methodsProvide sensitive feedback focused on the progress of learners and foster a climate in whichbest practice can be safely debated and reflected uponParticipate in the evaluation of education programmes and the dissemination of resultsProvide teaching and support to learners from the multi-disciplinary teamEnsure appropriate induction and orientation of newly appointed colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for detailed JD and PS
Maintain personal professional development through self-directed learning and engagingwith their line manager to address identified learning needsMaintain own professional portfolio and support others to do the sameParticipate in and actively seek peer review to reflect upon and improve clinical andeducational practiceAdvocate for and contribute to a working environment that promotes continuous learning anddevelopment, evidence-based practice and succession planningMaintain a forward view of the skill mix within their assigned clinical area to anticipate andwork with the senior practice development team to respond proactively to emergingeducational prioritiesActively contribute to providing a positive learning environment that makes effective use ofresources (e.g., human, financial, equipment, space)Able to apply assessment methods to assess the progress of learners, maintain records ofproficiency and provide reports on training as requiredMonitor and support teams to maintain their clinical competenceAble to participate in, identify and describe basic principles of educational programmedesign, including the use of learning outcomes and assessmentsDemonstrate continuous professional development in a range of evidence-based learningand teaching methodsProvide sensitive feedback focused on the progress of learners and foster a climate in whichbest practice can be safely debated and reflected uponParticipate in the evaluation of education programmes and the dissemination of resultsProvide teaching and support to learners from the multi-disciplinary teamEnsure appropriate induction and orientation of newly appointed colleagues
Person Specification
JD and PS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (Part 1 of the register) / Registered Allied Health Professional
- oUK Health related recognised Degree, relevant to post
- oEvidence of specialist knowledge appropriate to the clinical area or practice development and education
- oDemonstrates the ability to put patients at the heart of what they do and meet differing needs by fostering a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
- oAble to identify high standards of health care and demonstrate the proven capacity to champion change and innovation that delivers these high standards
- UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7
JD and PS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (Part 1 of the register) / Registered Allied Health Professional
- oUK Health related recognised Degree, relevant to post
- oEvidence of specialist knowledge appropriate to the clinical area or practice development and education
- oDemonstrates the ability to put patients at the heart of what they do and meet differing needs by fostering a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
- oAble to identify high standards of health care and demonstrate the proven capacity to champion change and innovation that delivers these high standards
- UK recognised Intensive Care Course, at level 6 or 7
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit)
Headley Way, Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit)
Headley Way, Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Development Nurse
Anila Vinod Nair
01865220580
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8298601-B6
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford Critical Care/Churchill Intensive Care Unit)
Headley Way, Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
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