Theatres Clinical Educator

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed theatre practitioner to work as part of the Southampton General Theatre Education Team, focusing on developing, delivering, and managing education across the theatre department. The Theatre Educator will be primarily responsible for teaching and educating all staff and learners within the theatre care group, including our wards and pre‑assessment areas.

As Theatre Educator, you must have excellent knowledge of practice education and current perioperative practice. You must be an experienced mentor, supervisor, or assessor, supporting students/trainees in practice and ensuring their learning objectives are met. The role also includes supporting theatre staff in mandatory and essential training and organising and facilitating medical device training and clinical skills assessments within the education team.

Excellent communication and IT skills are essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain new and innovative ways of working that facilitate developments in theatre practice.

You must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) or an NMC registered Nurse (Adult). Theatre experience is essential.

• Monday‑Friday, usually 8‑6 shifts, with possible 12‑9 shifts clinically when required
• Based in the theatres at UHS, but required to deliver training elsewhere at SGH and Lymington Hospital
• Theatres have approx. 700 staff, spread over 44 theatres, and multiple sites and complexes
• Currently the team has 10 staff members that all look after different work streams and learners
• We are looking for a dynamic individual who will continue to drive forward our education agendas, with the flexibility to develop new educational streams

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

We proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day‑to‑day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

• Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional or Non‑registered support worker etc.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
  
  Further evidence of speciality competence