Job description
Job summaryThe post holder will support the Lead Practice Educator to implement the education plan for theatre services. They will ensure service delivery is of a high professional standard in line with Local Organisational and National and Regulatory guidelines.
As a professional Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), the Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for the provision of specialist advice, precision, accuracy and prolonged concentration to patients, nursing and medical staff when providing theatre related pre, peri and post-operative care and education within the theatre environment.
You will work alongside theatre practitioners clinically to provide education within the theatre environment.
The Clinical Practice Educator will work autonomously as a specialist and accessible professional role model for registered nurses (RN), operating department practitioners (ODP), nursing support workers (NSW) and theatre support staff groups.
Main duties of the jobSupport in creating an active learning culture for all staff. Work with the lead practice educator to formulate plans for meeting clinical educational needs of individuals or a group.
Facilitate the delivery and evaluation of formal / informal teaching sessions and collaborate with stakeholders for work-based learning programmes including software programmes.
Support with initiatives that result in changes to existing practice and systems of working that require change in line with national and professional standards.
Support the development and update of training induction programmes which support the development of RN's, ODP's, NSW's and theatre support staff groups. Identify skills and knowledge gaps and provide appropriate feedback to support progress.
To ensure Theatre remains an innovative practice learning environment, support the University students ensuring they are supervised by designated staff in line with NMC and HCPC requirements.
Support the allocation and development of all new starters and novice learners ensuring the timely completion of induction workbooks and reviews, liaising with the line managers and senior leads for theatre.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Interviews will be held on 10/09/2026
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Interviews will be held on 10/09/2026
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential - Registered Nurse/ODP
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Mentorship
- Evidence of CPD and extended skills and identified areas of additional responsibilities
- Evidence of post-registration study in Theatres to diploma level or equivalent
- Assessor qualification or work towards
- Up to date knowledge of Local and National agendas
- Knowledge of implementing change
- Able to apply Local and National policies to practice
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding
- Up to date with best practice guidelines
- Evidence of research based practice and development
Desirable - Post graduate teaching qualification (PGCE)
- Evidence of further professional development
- Working towards MSc (Level 7)
- Evidence of a recognised management course
- Leadership course
- IQT Silver
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation and government guidance
- Knowledge of service delivery systems in health care
Experience Essential - Substantial post registration experience in Theatres at Band 6 and/or experience in Theatre shift coordination in the absence of a Band 6 /7 sister/charge nurse
- Proven high standard of nursing care
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement
- Evidence of involvement in both formal and informal teaching and clinical skills development within Theatre Services
Desirable - Team Leadership experience
- Audit/ evaluation experience
- Experience of recruitment / interviewing process
- Evidence of involvement in incident reporting and investigation
- Evidence of involvement in the PADR process for staff
Language skill Desirable Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential - Registered Nurse/ODP
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Mentorship
- Evidence of CPD and extended skills and identified areas of additional responsibilities
- Evidence of post-registration study in Theatres to diploma level or equivalent
- Assessor qualification or work towards
- Up to date knowledge of Local and National agendas
- Knowledge of implementing change
- Able to apply Local and National policies to practice
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding
- Up to date with best practice guidelines
- Evidence of research based practice and development
Desirable - Post graduate teaching qualification (PGCE)
- Evidence of further professional development
- Working towards MSc (Level 7)
- Evidence of a recognised management course
- Leadership course
- IQT Silver
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation and government guidance
- Knowledge of service delivery systems in health care
Experience Essential - Substantial post registration experience in Theatres at Band 6 and/or experience in Theatre shift coordination in the absence of a Band 6 /7 sister/charge nurse
- Proven high standard of nursing care
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement
- Evidence of involvement in both formal and informal teaching and clinical skills development within Theatre Services
Desirable - Team Leadership experience
- Audit/ evaluation experience
- Experience of recruitment / interviewing process
- Evidence of involvement in incident reporting and investigation
- Evidence of involvement in the PADR process for staff
Language skill Desirable Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameHywel Dda University Health Board
AddressGlangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
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