Undergraduate Education Senior Clinical Skills Trainer

Job Summary

There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic proactive individual to join our Postgraduate and Undergraduate Education team to deliver clinical skills training to undergraduate learners as a Band 6 UG Education Senior Clinical Skills Trainer. The UG Education Senior Clinical Skills Trainer within the Christie Institute for Cancer Education delivers and provides specific effective clinical skills training and support to medical and non-medical staff and student groups.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will develop the current service, focusing on maintaining and developing standards and upholding trust protocols and guidelines in relation to clinical skills training. The successful candidate will work closely as part of the Clinical Skills Training Team in supporting Departmental Managers, Clinical Practice Facilitators, clinical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will also support Senior Clinical Skills Trainers with supervision of medical devices training processes.

• Plan and deliver clinical skills training to agreed standards, procedures and policies to a range of pre-registration medical and non-medical students working through their high-risk clinical skills programme. This may be to small groups and/or on a 1:1 basis.
• Evaluate and adapt delivery of training dependent upon assessment of current level of knowledge, skills and experience of the learner.
• Work alongside pre-registration students in practice supporting them with their high-risk clinical skills.
• Assess the practical clinical skills competencies of pre-registration students to established competency assessment frameworks. Feedback areas of concern to senior colleagues and/or departmental managers.
• In collaboration with senior team members, participate in developing and reviewing training materials, presentations and input/comment on policy updates.
• Maintain and develop own knowledge, skills and competence in relation to clinical practice and clinical skills training.
• Contribute to the implementation of new clinical skills training initiatives, ensuring practice is evidence based and adheres to trust standards and policies.
• Participate in evaluating clinical skills training provision and identifying skills gaps to ensure continued improvements, quality and standardisation of training.
• Provide pastoral support for learners and escalate to manager and HEI where necessary.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, with national referrals. We provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are an international leader in cancer research with a strong track record in trials and education.

• Date posted: 13 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: CICE-AK
• Job locations:
  Undergraduate - H00007, Manchester, M20 4BX

• Professional/Communication – Demonstrate a pleasant, approachable, and proactive manner to create and promote positive working relationships within the Christie Institute for Cancer Education and the clinical divisions. Adhere to uniform policy and work autonomously while delivering training sessions. Liaise with the Clinical Skills Training Manager to ensure current skills and personal learning are up to date.
• Be responsible for liaising with learners, supervisors, assessors and educators to assess needs and monitor competencies, updating PARE and team dashboards as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental and Trust committees, providing reports and information relating to clinical skills training for learners.
• Demonstrate effective communication, confidentiality, and pastoral care for learners, escalating as required.
• Provide pastoral support for learners across all professions and support the Undergraduate Education Manager to ensure a high-quality learning…