Clinical Practice Educator - Surgical wards

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Our Clinical Education Team is dedicated to improving patient care and experience through the development of clinical skills, teamwork and evidence-based practice. We deliver high-quality education through workplace coaching, competency-based programmes and study events across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are seeking a Band 7 Clinical Practice Educator to join our supportive team, delivering education across St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals. This varied and rewarding role offers opportunities to contribute to service improvement projects and educational initiatives within an Academic Health Science Centre and Pathway to Excellence accredited hospitals.

The role requires excellent leadership, communication and clinical skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and support others while maintaining high standards of patient care. Although formal teaching experience is not essential, you should have a passion for education, a commitment to improving surgical patient care, and a willingness to develop as an educator.

You will need to be a Registered Nurse with substantial experience in a surgical setting, current experience leading a clinical team, and some critical care skills. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, reflective, able to work independently and collaboratively, and thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing positively to our high‑performing team.

• The Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that supports the delivery of safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care. Working closely with Ward Managers, Matrons and the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide clinical education and leadership through bedside coaching, supervision and staff development across a variety of clinical settings.
• Approximately 80% of the role is spent in the clinical environment, supporting registered and unregistered staff to develop competence, confidence and professional practice. The post holder acts as an expert practitioner, role model and educational resource, promoting reflective practice and continuous learning.
• The role includes designing, delivering and evaluating education and competency‑based training programmes, ensuring learning is inclusive and responsive to individual and cultural needs. The post holder will contribute to achieving educational objectives, support service improvement initiatives, and lead small projects aligned with Trust priorities.
• The Clinical Practice Educator will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, represent the Trust at meetings and educational forums, and contribute to research, audit and quality improvement activities. They will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication and a commitment to professional development while driving positive change and enhancing the patient experience.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

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