About this role
Job summary
Are you an experience perioperative practitioner?
Are you interested in the education and training of others?
Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential?
The Theatres Practice Education Team is looking for a motivated Operating Department Practitioner/Nurse to join our busy, friendly team in the role of Clinical Educator.
The support, learning, supervision and development of junior staff is an essential part of this role. You will also assist the Practice Education Team to deliver a range of training. This will include local inductions and orientation for new starters, apprentices, assistant practitioners, students and qualified practitioners.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills , and to develop your knowledge of service improvement whilst implementing safe, evidence-based care.
The opportunity to participate in recruitment events, open days and public engagement events forms part of this role.
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake regular clinical shifts to maintain a visible , credible presence in the perioperative environment.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery and coordination of training for students, apprentices and qualified practitioners across the department, as per directly delegated by Education Lead and Senior Educators.
To participate in recruitment, open days and public engagement events, in representation of the Theatres Practice Education Team and of the department.
To act as link member between the Theatres Practice Education Team and theatre staff of all roles, including (but not limited to) the organisation of education mornings.
To develop own skills and knowledge in the role of facilitating education initiatives and stewarding learners across all perioperative areas.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1 July 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 9 July 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN/ODP - proven clinical experience at Band 5 in the peri operative environment (scrub, anaesthetic or recovery) Practice Assessor/Supervisor or SSSA equivalent qualification Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Management/leadership course Degree/qualification in relevant field
Experience Essential
Teaching/mentoring experience Clinical expert in at least, one peri operative specialist area Committed to own professional development
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional training to expand clinical skill set within perioperative specialisms Experience assessing others in clinical and/or simulated settings Research experience
Knowledge Essential
NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and guidelines for professional practice or equivalent. Knowledge of Perioperative Care polices Awareness of evidence-based practice
Desirable
Audit process Risk Assessment
Skills Essential
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Approachable and supportive Excellent organisational skills, motivated and reliable and reliable Motivated to work collaboratively and able to cope with change, adapting to shifting demands to support the education team Ability to motivate self and others Calm attitude Proven people management skills Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Able to recognise and deal with stress in self and others Enquiring and analytical approach Awareness of reflective and clinical supervision skills
Additional Requirements Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Professional in manner Willingness to accept a challenge Committed to professional development of staff Committed to the development of the department Committed to remaining clinically current for credibility
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)