Clinical Nurse Educator - Urology, Band 6

Clinical Nurse Educator - Urology, Band 6

Closing date is 29 January 2026

Clinical Nurse Educator, Band 6 – Tivoli (Secondment – 11 month position)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team on Tivoli. Tivoli ward provides pre and post operative care for planned elective and acute surgeries in for Urology, lower Gastro intestinal and Gynaecological surgery. Joining our team will give you exposure not only to the elective surgeries but also emergency admissions and acutely unwell patients. We are a fast‑paced ward with high turnover of patients.

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, compassionate nurse that shares our passion and drive in the delivery of high‑quality safe care for our patients.

You will work alongside the ward manager to support the clinical and operational management of the ward, monitor and maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development.

• Working alongside the Ward Manager, develop and maintain a local Training Needs Analysis, coordinate the links with appraisals and National Guidance, ensuring that CPD activity meets individual needs, service provision and within budgetary limits.
• Support the Ward Manager in monitoring the standards and quality of care, promoting the use of audit and working with them to identify and remedy any actions.
• To identify suitable teaching opportunities/requirements and to undertake practical teaching and supervision of learners to ensure key learning outcomes are met.
• Support the team to enhance patient experience and patient outcomes.
• To ensure that the caring culture expected of colleagues and values of the Trust is consistently maintained and upheld and maintain kindness and respect to all.
• Supporting the development of the Urology Investigation Unit (UIU).
• Work alongside nursing staff, role‑modeling high standards of practice whilst assessing, delivering and evaluating patient care. Highlighting any areas of development for team members as required.
• Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and guidelines, including those which will impact outside area of practice.
• Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email, and Trak‑Care.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Please see attached document for full job description:

• Assist the Senior Sister with the development of staff through assisting the on‑going development supervision and monitoring of nurses, ensuring their role provision meets service needs.
• Participate in audits, and undertake local research relevant to area of practice.
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services.
• Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols.
• Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required.
• To actively monitor and support the health and wellbeing of team members: advising on resources available and escalating for line manager…