Clinical Practice Educator- Medical/surgical

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Clinical Practice Educator- Medical/surgical

The Wellington Hospital – London

Clinical

Full time

0046441

Clinical Practice Facilitator- Surgical & Medical

London: The Wellington Hospital & Corporate

Full time: 40hrs per week (Fixed term until May 2026)

Shifts: Monday – Friday (4 days pw)

Contract: Fixed term until May 2026

Salary: Competitive + Fantastic Benefits

We’re looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced nurse to work as a Clinical Practice Facilitator with experience within Medical & Surgical Nursing at The Wellington Hospital & Corporate on a Fixed term contract until May 2026.

The Clinical Practice Facilitator is responsible for developing nursing practice and supporting the professional development of nursing staff across the facility. This includes the inpatient and outpatient departments on all campuses. This will include working closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure a multifaceted approach to education and training and developing individual learning plans with staff, acting as a mentor and role model to nursing staff using evidence-based best practices to ensure the highest level of nursing standards are upheld.

Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder will assist the Modern Matrons and Clinical Service Managers in the development and review of training needs analysis and ensuring Nursing staff are competent and fit for practice as per NMC standards.

1. Promote an environment that encourages learning and continual professional development as part of enhancing clinical nursing skills. The post holder will be expected to be highly visible, working alongside colleagues to deliver best practice.
2. Involved in developing education and training programmes in line with service needs, assist in the delivery of education programmes and act as a role model/supporting nurses in the clinical environment.
3. Analyse, support and implement evidence-based practice.
4. Implement clinical policy and review compliance.
5. Recognise and support the development of staff where there are issues regarding their capability.
6. Participate in the development of clinical supervision with all nursing staff.
7. Work alongside staff to ensure they are safe in their practice. To implement and monitor improvement plans following incidents.
8. Provide support for individual development, for both teaching and clinical practice.
9. Maintain and monitor a register of Safe Blood Transfusion competencies in line with legal requirements.
10. Maintain a register of mentors in line with NMC guidelines.
11. Interpret national guidelines and safety alerts.

What you’ll bring:

• Registered Nurse, Level 1 with current NMC Professional Registration.
• 5 years post registration experience, with evidence of teaching experience.
• ENB Certificate 100, 998, 254, 249 or equivalent surgical and medical experience.
• Evidence of first line Management Training.
• Degree in relevant subject area.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Clinical Practice Facilitator, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.