About this role
Job summary Help shape the future of sexual health education across Leicestershire and Rutland. Are you an experienced Sexual Health Nurse with a passion for developing others, sharing your clinical expertise and raising standards of care? We're looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Practice Educator to join our Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub, taking a leading role in developing and delivering high-quality clinical education and training across our services and wider healthcare community. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, not just to the professional development of colleagues, but to the quality and accessibility of sexual health services delivered to local communities. Based in Loughborough, this is a permanent, part-time position working 19 hours per week, with travel across Leicestershire and Rutland to support colleagues and healthcare partners. You'll use your clinical knowledge, teaching experience and leadership skills to influence best practice, build professional confidence and support the development of a skilled and competent workforce. What you'll do As our Practice Educator, you'll lead the development, coordination and delivery of clinical education and training across the Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub. Working closely with our clinical teams, outreach services, GPs, pharmacies and other healthcare partners, you'll identify learning needs, develop training programmes and ensure colleagues have the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver safe, effective sexual health care.
Main duties of the job The Practice Educator role involves developing and delivering education and training for the Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub. Youll be working closely with clinical teams, outreach services, GPs, pharmacies, and other healthcare partners to identify learning needs and develop training programs. The role is permanent and part-time, requires you to travel across Leicestershire and Rutland, and will allow you to use your clinical knowledge, teaching experience, and leadership skills to build professional confidence and support a competent workforce. Responsibilities include developing and delivering structured training programs, supporting healthcare professional training, providing clinical supervision, and ensuring best practices are followed in delivering sexual health care.
About us HCRG Care Group is a provider of health and care services, focusing on making a difference to individuals, families, and communities. Colleagues at HCRG Care Group work across various services, offering clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication to high-quality care. Their values, 'We Care, We Think, We Do,' direct their approach to working together, supporting colleagues, and delivering care to those who depend on their services. By fostering a supportive environment, HCRG Care Group ensures their workforce remains confident, competent, and equipped to meet the changing needs of the communities they serve, particularly through robust education and training initiatives.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Help shape the future of sexual health education across Leicestershire and Rutland.
Are you an experienced Sexual Health Nurse with a passion for developing others, sharing your clinical expertise and raising standards of care?
We're looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Practice Educator to join our Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub, taking a leading role in developing and delivering high-quality clinical education and training across our services and wider healthcare community.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference, not just to the professional development of colleagues, but to the quality and accessibility of sexual health services delivered to local communities.
Based in Loughborough, this is a permanent, part-time position working 19 hours per week, with travel across Leicestershire and Rutland to support colleagues and healthcare partners.
You'll use your clinical knowledge, teaching experience and leadership skills to influence best practice, build professional confidence and support the development of a skilled and competent workforce.
What you'll doAs our Practice Educator, you'll lead the development, coordination and delivery of clinical education and training across the Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub.
Working closely with our clinical teams, outreach services, GPs, pharmacies and other healthcare partners, you'll identify learning needs, develop training programmes and ensure colleagues have the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver safe, effective sexual health care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and delivering structured education and training programmes for clinical and non-clinical colleagues, both within the service and across our wider healthcare network.
Supporting the training, assessment and development of healthcare professionals in contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment, and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC).
Providing clinical supervision, competency assessments and ongoing professional development support to colleagues, including those working towards FSRH qualifications.
Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacy professionals, school nursing teams, health visitors and other partners to strengthen sexual health knowledge and clinical practice.
Identifying gaps in knowledge and skills, developing tailored learning opportunities and evaluating the effectiveness of training delivered.
Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement and the implementation of current evidence-based guidance and professional standards.
Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting a consistent and joined-up approach to sexual health education across Leicestershire and Rutland.
Supporting clinical practice within the Sexual Health Hub where required, helping maintain high standards of patient care alongside your educational responsibilities.
You'll have the opportunity to influence how training is delivered, contribute to service improvements and help ensure our workforce remains confident, competent and equipped to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.
What we're looking forWe're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who combines strong clinical expertise in sexual health with a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and developing others.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Current Registered Nurse registration.
Recognised competencies in contraception, including qualifications in LARC fitting and removal.
An FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer qualification.
Previous experience in clinical education, training and professional development.
Strong knowledge of sexual health, contraception and the training needs of healthcare professionals working across primary care and pharmacy settings.
Experience of clinical leadership and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and influence a wide range of healthcare professionals.
The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and develop effective working relationships.
Flexibility to travel between service locations and partner sites across the area.
A relevant postgraduate qualification or nurse prescribing qualification would be advantageous, although neither is essential.
Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys helping others learn, takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards and is keen to make a lasting contribution to sexual health education.
Package DescriptionAs our Practice Educator, you'll be part of our valued team based in Loughborough, supporting the Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub at HCRG Care Group.
You'll receive access to a range of rewards and benefits, including:
A salary of £47,810 £54,710 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience and pro rata for 19 hours per week, with access to our group pension scheme.
Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers.
Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you manage unexpected expenses.
Wellbeing support and resources to help you look after your physical and mental health.
Access to learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional growth.
About HCRG Care GroupAt HCRG Care Group, we provide health and care services that make a difference to individuals, families and communities.
Our colleagues work across a wide range of services, bringing together clinical expertise, compassion and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Our values are simple: We Care, We Think, We Do. They shape how we work together, support our colleagues and deliver care to the people who rely on our services.
Interested in finding out more?If you're passionate about sexual health education and would welcome the opportunity to influence clinical practice across Leicestershire and Rutland, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerrie Beasley, General Manager, at [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current Registered Nurse registration. Recognised competencies in contraception, including qualifications in LARC fitting and removal. An FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer qualification. Previous experience in clinical education, training and professional development. Strong knowledge of sexual health, contraception and the training needs of healthcare professionals working across primary care and pharmacy settings. Experience of clinical leadership and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Loughborough
LE11 1DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)