Senior Clinical Educator

Learning and Workforce Development is a group-wide service supporting workforce education and development across the Bristol NHS Group. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Senior Clinical Educator to lead, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning activities that support workforce development, clinical excellence and organisational priorities. Working within a collaborative, matrix-based structure, you will partner with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple sites to deliver education programmes, support service improvement projects and contribute to the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a flexible, responsive and future-focused education service that aligns with local, regional and national NHS priorities.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Clinical Educator will lead, deliver and evaluate high-quality clinical education and workforce development programmes across the Bristol NHS Group. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, learners, education providers and stakeholders, the post holder will support the development of a skilled workforce through education, assessment, supervision and professional development activities. The role will contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and workforce development priorities, ensuring education delivery aligns with organisational, regional and national objectives. The post holder will work flexibly across multiple sites, maintaining clinical expertise and promoting safe, effective and compassionate care through education and training

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

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Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-TS7509-MF

Job locations

Trustwide

Education & Research Centre

Bristol

BS24 7NR

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The role will support the design and delivery of evidence-based learning, contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and service development initiatives, and ensure education provision aligns with organisational, regional and national priorities. The post holder will use learner feedback, workforce data and evaluation methods to continuously improve educational outcomes and workforce capability. Working within a matrix-based Learning and Workforce Development service, the post holder will provide specialist clinical education across multiple sites, maintain professional and clinical competence, and contribute to the development of a skilled, adaptable workforce that supports the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care

Job responsibilities

The role will support the design and delivery of evidence-based learning, contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and service development initiatives, and ensure education provision aligns with organisational, regional and national priorities. The post holder will use learner feedback, workforce data and evaluation methods to continuously improve educational outcomes and workforce capability. Working within a matrix-based Learning and Workforce Development service, the post holder will provide specialist clinical education across multiple sites, maintain professional and clinical competence, and contribute to the development of a skilled, adaptable workforce that supports the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent level in an appropriate subject or relevant experience at this level.
• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with current adult NMC or HCPC professional registration
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at level 6/7 or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of recent relevant continuing professional development
• Understanding of adult learning theory and the ability to apply it to a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrates an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research, local and national policies, and guidelines
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to make informed decisions
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and digital learning.
• Supervision and assessment of learners across different programmes and Y professions, including supporting progression
• Experience of working in a senior or educator capacity within learning and development, and/or in a clinical service or education institution.
• Recent clinical experience. Experience managing or coordinating training programmes
• Experience of working in partnership with Education Providers to support learner progress and undertake audits.

Desirable

• Willing to work towards MH04 or equivalent manual handling trainer qualification.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)
• Evidence of coaching training and/or qualification
• Experience in training delivery for a range of programmes.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent level in an appropriate subject or relevant experience at this level.
• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with current adult NMC or HCPC professional registration
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at level 6/7 or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of recent relevant continuing professional development
• Understanding of adult learning theory and the ability to apply it to a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrates an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research, local and national policies, and guidelines
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to make informed decisions
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and digital learning.
• Supervision and assessment of learners across different programmes and Y professions, including supporting progression
• Experience of working in a senior or educator capacity within learning and development, and/or in a clinical service or education institution.
• Recent clinical experience. Experience managing or coordinating training programmes
• Experience of working in partnership with Education Providers to support learner progress and undertake audits.

Desirable

• Willing to work towards MH04 or equivalent manual handling trainer qualification.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)
• Evidence of coaching training and/or qualification
• Experience in training delivery for a range of programmes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Education & Research Centre

Bristol

BS24 7NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Education & Research Centre

Bristol

BS24 7NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The role will support the design and delivery of evidence-based learning, contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and service development initiatives, and ensure education provision aligns with organisational, regional and national priorities. The post holder will use learner feedback, workforce data and evaluation methods to continuously improve educational outcomes and workforce capability. Working within a matrix-based Learning and Workforce Development service, the post holder will provide specialist clinical education across multiple sites, maintain professional and clinical competence, and contribute to the development of a skilled, adaptable workforce that supports the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care

Essential

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent level in an appropriate subject or relevant experience at this level.
• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with current adult NMC or HCPC professional registration
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at level 6/7 or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of recent relevant continuing professional development
• Understanding of adult learning theory and the ability to apply it to a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrates an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research, local and national policies, and guidelines
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to make informed decisions
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and digital learning.
• Supervision and assessment of learners across different programmes and Y professions, including supporting progression
• Experience of working in a senior or educator capacity within learning and development, and/or in a clinical service or education institution.
• Recent clinical experience. Experience managing or coordinating training programmes
• Experience of working in partnership with Education Providers to support learner progress and undertake audits.

Desirable

• Willing to work towards MH04 or equivalent manual handling trainer qualification.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)
• Evidence of coaching training and/or qualification
• Experience in training delivery for a range of programmes.