Practice 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.

Main duties of the job

Exciting Opportunity: Practice Educator – Research Nurse or AHP

Are you a passionate and experienced Research Nurse (Adult or Paediatric) or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a strong background in clinical research? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional, patient-centred care and supporting others to do the same?

We’re currently seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Education Team as a Practice Educator. This vital role involves supporting the design and delivery of education and clinical skills programmes for research staff, ensuring they are well-prepared to offer patients access to high-quality ethical clinical trials.

If you're passionate about nurturing talent and maintaining high standards in clinical research, this could be an incredibly rewarding opportunity to shape the future of research delivery at Southampton.

Working for our organisation

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 believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS 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.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please consult the job description and person specification document for details on the essential and desirable skills and experience required for this role. The Person Specification outlines key criteria, including essential qualifications, knowledge, and experience – for this role the relevant field is clinical research.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• 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