Theatres Practice Educator - CASIC B6

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, motivated Band 6 Theatres Practice Educator to join our expanding perioperative team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, including working in our brand-new, state-of-the-art operating theatres within the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC).

• Support and teach staff new to the scrub and circulating roles, plus student nurses and ODPs.
• Act as a visible clinical role model within the operating theatres.
• Deliver and contribute to induction, training and competency programmes.
• Provide hands‑on clinical support to promote safe, evidence‑based practice.
• Work with theatre teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted education.
• Help create and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to SOPs, competency documents and teaching resources.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and research to enhance practice.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate post‑qualification or equivalent experience in nursing studies, equating to sufficient clinical expertise.
• Completed or on pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education.

• Evidence in changing practice and project management.
• CPD – evidence of post‑qualification experience and continuing professional development.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£41,957 to £50,387 a year, including HCAS High Cost Area Supplement.