Clinical Educator (Intensive Care)

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. They will role-model best, evidence-based professional practice, and offer clinical education support for all learners at the bedside—the core component of this position.

The clinical educator is responsible for:

• Identifying and supporting learning needs within their designated clinical area.
• Creating a positive learning environment by acting as an expert resource, ensuring training remains appropriate and up-to-date, and fostering collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and senior colleagues.

They will develop and deliver specific education interventions, potentially in partnership with the senior practice development and education team. Assisting in:

• Coordinating the delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ensuring training is grounded in good clinical practice.
• Supporting the education element of clinical governance and quality assurance.

Key Requirements

All candidates must possess a UK-recognised Intensive Care Course at level 6 or 7 to be considered for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as an exemplary role model for clinical practice and the Trust’s values.
• Support independent learning by facilitating learner growth and autonomy.
• Work to a structured job plan to enhance staff development, patient safety, and clinical experience.
• Engage in regular liaison with the Practice Development Nurse (PDN) for guidance, oversight, and alignment with the organisational education strategy.
• Balance clinically focused education delivery with administrative responsibilities efficiently.
• Promote an inter-professional learning environment.
• Deliver education programmes across divisional and cross-divisional levels, supporting organisation-wide priorities.
• Collaborate with local and corporate practice development teams.
• Proactively anticipate and respond to the evolving educational needs of the service.
• Strengthen inter-professional partnerships while working across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Participate in audit, service improvement, and relevant research initiatives.
• Maintain clinical credibility via regular clinical practice and shift working.