Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Educator

Nhsscotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare provider seeks a motivated nursing professional to lead educational initiatives within the Orthopaedic service. This permanent, part-time position involves coordinating training and development efforts for both qualified and new staff, ensuring clinical practice meets high standards, and supporting the implementation of relevant care protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive nursing experience and a strong background in teaching and project management, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bursary scheme

NHS discounts on goods and services

Qualifications

• 5+ years post registration experience, 2 years at Band 6 or above.
• Demonstrated experience of managing complex projects.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seamless care in conjunction with the MDT.
• Provide a high quality safe and supportive environment for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse, Midwife with current NMC Registration

Degree level education, preferably at Masters level

Post graduate teaching qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

To work within the nursing and multi-disciplinary team actively contributing to the education and training strategy within the directorate. To ensure practice development activity and pre and post registration education development needs are met within the clinical specialty. A key role of this post is to ensure staff meet competency requirements and are equipped with the skills required to perform their role to the optimum. The holder will lead educational initiatives within the Orthopaedic service and promote continuous improvement of patient‑centred care. They will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice within this specialty is up to date utilising guidelines, evidence based practice, research and audit. To lead the development, delivery and evaluation of specialty specific educational programs and sessions incorporating the needs of both qualified and unqualified staff as well as professional development of new nursing staff.

The post holder will be expected to provide a quarterly education report and training needs analysis for the directorate team in line with key government targets, initiatives. The post‑holder will support staff clinically with particular emphasis on post registration nursing education.

A key component of this role is the facilitating, monitoring, project management and operational support related to the quality and improvement agenda and the ongoing evaluation of the subsequent impact on clinical practice. A core component of this work will be the support of clinical teams with the implementation of CAAS.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, part time.

Orthopaedic floor, RAH, Paisley. PA2 9PT.

Shift pattern – Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the provision of seamless care in conjunction with the Lead Nurse Advanced Nurse Practitioner & Medical staff, and liaise with other members of the MDT to facilitate investigation, treatment, transfer or discharge of the acutely ill patient as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Provide a high quality safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients within the Orthopaedic directorate.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Registered Nurse, Midwife with current NMC Registration.
• 5 years post registration experience two of which must be at Band 6 or above.
• Educated to degree level, preferably at Masters level (or currently working towards masters degree).
• A post graduate teaching and learning qualification recordable with the NMC (or currently working towards) and/or a portfolio of evidence of experience in teaching/learning in the formal setting.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience of managing complex projects to completion.
• Well developed partnership working and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills including report writing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adopt a proactive approach to problem solving and change management.
• Facilitation skills.
• Clinically competent.
• Highly competent in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• IT skills with demonstrated ability to use a range of software packages.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Susan O’Connor, Lead Nurse – [e-mail] – 07870 513750

Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

From 1 April 2026

the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

Work‑life balance

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

EEO Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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