We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Clinical Nurse Educator to inspire, guide, and empower our nursing teams across inpatient and outpatient settings. In this pivotal role, you’ll: Foster a culture of learning for nurses, students, and HCAs. Design and deliver engaging education programs that elevate clinical excellence. Assess competencies and promote reflective practice, ensuring safe, effective patient care. Drive professional development initiatives that keep our teams at the forefront of healthcare. Summary of Key Responsibilities Lead Education Delivery: Oversee the operational implementation of training programs and maintain a hospital-wide training matrix. Competency Management: Develop and update clinical competencies, assist with sign-offs, and ensure learning opportunities for nurses and HCAs. Policy & Compliance: Create and update policies to meet regulatory and best practice standards; ensure mandatory training compliance. Onboarding & Induction: Design and lead structured onboarding and induction for all clinical staff. Professional Development: Implement development and retention plans, career advice, and preceptorship programs for nurses. Clinical Presence: Spend 70% of time in clinical areas providing hands-on education, support, and acting as an expert resource. Reflective Practice & Quality: Promote reflective practice, facilitate shared learning from incidents, and participate in audits and risk management. Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with senior nursing leaders, contribute to management strategy, and support recruitment and performance management. Education Initiatives: Deliver evidence-based training across disciplines, support external events, conferences, and participate in national forums. Mentorship & Supervision: Provide clinical supervision, assist mentors and preceptors, and conduct teaching assessments. Patient Education & Safety: Educate patients and carers, uphold dignity, privacy, and maintain a safe environment. Equality & Inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education and care. Essential Criteria Education & Registration: Diploma/Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse (NMC) Evidence of post-registration education and development Education qualification Practice Assessor qualification Orthopaedic or surgical specialist education Current ALS/EPALS certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months Experience: Significant clinical experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level Extensive surgical/orthopaedic nursing experience Experience implementing change and investigating incidents Skills: Strong IT skills (Word, Teams, Excel) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to teach and adapt style to audience Leadership qualities: motivated, self-directed, organized, accountable Time management and prioritization Ability to provide clinical supervision and lead policy development Desirable Criteria MSc in Education Independent hospital experience/NHS Experience managing patient complaints Ability to inspire confidence, coach, and support staff Flexible, creative approach to meeting service needs