CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR **subject to AFC evaluation**

Job description

Job overview

CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR- Cardiothoracic theatre

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our Cardiothoracic Theatre Team.

This exciting role combines clinical practice with education and staff development, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative care. Working closely with the Theatre Manager and Practice Development Practitioner, you will help develop staff knowledge, skills, and competencies while promoting a positive learning environment.
About You

• Registered Nurse or ODP with relevant professional registration.
• Significant experience within cardiothoracic or perioperative practice.
• Passionate about education, workforce development, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of care.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future workforce of a specialist cardiothoracic service while maintaining your own clinical expertise. You will play a key role in supporting staff development, improving patient outcomes, and delivering exceptional care.

If you are passionate about perioperative practice and developing others, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of education, training and development programmes for theatre staff and students. Deliver practical and theoretical teaching, develop learning resources, and provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to enhance professional development and clinical practice.

Assess learning needs, set objectives, monitor progress and evaluate competence, providing feedback and implementing development plans where required. Contribute to competency programmes, workforce development initiatives and educational reporting.

Promote a positive learning environment that supports evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality improvement and high standards of perioperative care. Act as a clinical expert and professional role model, demonstrating effective leadership, professionalism and clinical excellence.

Support audit, research and service improvement activities, implementing best practice across Cardiothoracic Theatres. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, educators and managers to support staff development and service delivery.

Undertake the clinical responsibilities of a Senior Theatre Practitioner, providing safe, effective care throughout the perioperative pathway. Support the efficient running of theatre services through effective communication, teamwork and leadership, and participate in the cardiothoracic on-call rota, providing specialist support for emergency and urgent surgical services.

Working for our organisation

About The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services to a diverse population. We are proud of the communities we serve and the dedicated workforce that supports them.

Rated Good by the CQC, the Trust is recognised nationally for its commitment to inclusion, staff experience and high-quality patient care. We value diversity, innovation and continuous improvement, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop.
Why Work With Us?

• Join a leading NHS organisation committed to excellent patient care.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values wellbeing and professional development.
• Access opportunities for career progression, education and specialist training.
• Be part of a Trust recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Help shape the future workforce of Cardiothoracic Theatres and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes.

We support flexible working wherever possible and welcome applications from individuals seeking a healthy work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Education

Support the Professional Development Practitioner (PDP) and Cardiothoracic Theatre Manager in identifying, planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education, training programmes, and development activities for theatre staff and students.

Deliver a wide range of practical and theoretical teaching sessions within the clinical environment to support staff at all levels of experience and competence.

Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning resources using a variety of educational methods to meet individual learning needs and different learning styles.

Provide clinical support, supervision, and guidance to staff and students to facilitate ongoing learning, professional development, and competency achievement under the direction of the PDP.

Undertake individual learning needs assessments and action planning with students and clinical staff, monitoring progress against agreed objectives.

Formally assess clinical competence and development, providing clear, constructive, and timely feedback to support learning and performance improvement.

Escalate concerns regarding clinical practice, performance, or professional conduct to the PDP promptly and appropriately.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of training, competence assessments, learning activities, and support provided, producing reports as required.

Act as a clinical resource and role model, providing specialist advice and support relating to theatre practice and perioperative care.

Ensure patient care and clinical procedures are delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, evidence-based practice, and relevant guidelines.

Participate in educational and clinical audits, benchmarking activities, quality improvement initiatives, and research data collection.

Support the dissemination of audit and benchmarking outcomes and contribute to the implementation and monitoring of resulting action plans.

Management

Effectively manage workload and prioritise responsibilities to ensure the efficient delivery of educational and clinical objectives.

Prepare written reports relating to training, competency assessment, staff development, and educational support as requested by the PDP or senior theatre management team.

Attend and actively contribute to education, nursing, theatre, and multidisciplinary meetings as required.

Work collaboratively with clinical educators and other professional development colleagues across the Trust to ensure a coordinated approach to workforce development and education.

Professional

Practice in accordance with the NMC Code (2018) or HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (2024), as applicable to professional registration.

Demonstrate exemplary standards of clinical practice and professional behaviour, acting as a positive role model for staff and students.

Maintain a professional appearance and uphold the Trust's uniform and dress code policies at all times.

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice, emerging developments in perioperative care, and national healthcare priorities.

Keep informed of professional, educational, and NHS developments relevant to clinical practice and workforce development.

Complete all mandatory training and statutory updates within required timescales.

Take responsibility for maintaining own continuing professional development (CPD), registration requirements, and lifelong learning.

Participate in the clinical role of the Senior Theatre Practitioner, supporting and actively undertaking clinical duties within Cardiothoracic Theatres while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and service delivery.

Participate in the theatre on-call rota as required to support the provision of a responsive and effective cardiothoracic service.

Person specification

essential and desirable

Essential criteria

• HCPC or NMC registration
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification
• Extensive theatre experience in cardiothoracic surgery
• Theatre skills - Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery
• Degree level study or working towards

Desirable criteria

• PGCert qualification or working towards
• IT skills with Microsoft Office package - excel/word/powerpoint
• Teaching and/or presentation experience
• Able to manage own time to meet targets and deadlines
• Ability to communicate with multi-levels of learners

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant's qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants' qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Visa/Sponsorship Information

In line with UKVI requirements, the Trust is unable to sponsor any applicants for Skilled Woker Visas who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements including applicable salary thresholds and concessions. Before applying, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK, or that the role is eligible for sponsorship. For more information, please visit: