Clinical Education Facilitator

The Practice Development Team at UHCW has a wide and varied scope including supporting the Trust's successful Pathway to Excellence journey, our well-established preceptorship programme, the Professional Nurse Advocate role, the induction and ongoing development of our Healthcare Support Worker workforce, and supporting the continuing professional development of our current nursing and AHP workforce. To continue to support these work streams, we are seeking to recruit a full time Band 6 Clinical Education Facilitator.

Practice Development are an established team with a robust support infrastructure, managed by a senior nursing team under the direction of the Practice Development Lead and Associate Director of Nursing for Education and Research.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Reporting to the PDT Practice Facilitators, the post holder will have responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting newly-qualified registered nurses and nursing associates who are undertaking the Trust Preceptorship programme - this includes visiting Preceptees in practice, working alongside them in clinical areas, assisting in assessment of clinical skills and supporting Preceptors and Ward Managers with performance related issues including development plans and capability processes
• Delivery of Continuing Professional Development training e.g. IV Drug administration, Venepuncture, Cannulation, etc.
• Supporting the delivery of the team's wider portfolio which includes the Registered Nurse Development Programme, the Professional Nurse Advocate role, Volunteer development, the Time to Care induction and development programme for Health Care Support Workers, and the DAISY award programme
• Supporting the Trust by working clinically in varied clinical settings when the need arises due to operational pressures

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Date posted: 16 October 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: 218-NM-B

Job locations:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
, United Kingdom

• Providing visible clinical leadership and acting as a role model for high-quality, evidence-based practice.
• Supporting the development of nursing, midwifery, nursing associate and healthcare support staff through education, coaching and clinical support.
• Delivering and facilitating training programmes, study days and learning opportunities to enhance staff knowledge, skills and competence.
• Promoting positive practice learning environments that support learners, newly registered professionals and clinical teams.
• Leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care, staff experience and service outcomes.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of clinical policies, guidelines and standards in line with professional and regulatory…