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Clinical Education Lead Nursing (Post-registration)

Band 8a

Main area Education Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working
• Compressed hours
• Term time hours
• Annualised hours

37.5 hours per week
Job ref 279-7398168-SEP25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Across UHSx Sites
Town Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing & Chichester
Salary £55,690 - £62,682 per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 06/10/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form:

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

Are you a passionate and dynamic leader ready to shape the future of nursing education? We are looking for an inspiring Clinical Education Lead to drive high-quality, inclusive post-registration education for nurses across our Trust. This is a pivotal role where you will lead a dedicated team, implement education initiatives and ensure our nursing workforce is equipped to deliver outstanding patient care. If you are committed to professional excellence, innovation, and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the role and contact: Jessica Mills - jessica.mills10@nhs.net or Trish Rigby - tricia.rigby1@nhs.net if you have any questions about the position or identified work streams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide operational leadership in the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive clinical education for the nursing workforce, working in close collaboration with the nursing, workforce, and Integrated Education leadership teams. They will lead the Clinical Education Nursing (Post-registration) team across all sites, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources to drive improvements in clinical practice and patient care.

The role will ensure that education and development initiatives are aligned with Trust priorities and national standards. The post holder will oversee the continuous assessment of educational needs and the evaluation of programmes to ensure they deliver measurable improvements in care quality and workforce capability.

As a senior leader, the Clinical Education Lead will deputise for the Head or Deputy Head of Clinical Education (Nursing and Midwifery) to represent the Trust in internal and external educational forums. They will be accountable for maintaining robust governance arrangements and championing a culture of professional excellence and continuous learning.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details - please refer to the attached job description.

The role involves leading post-registration clinical education and practice development across the Trust.

Key duties include implementing education priorities, translating clinical learning into targeted programmes, and standardising core competencies.

The postholder delivers and oversees education activities, including digital and blended learning, ensuring alignment with service and national standards.

The postholder will mentor Clinical Educators, promote wellbeing, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities also include monitoring compliance with NHSE Quality Framework Standards, managing budgets, and acting as an authorised signatory.

Additionally, the role deputises as the Trust lead for clinical education (Nursing and Midwifery) and provides operational leadership for the Clinical Education Nursing (Post-registration) team.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• First level Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of extensive experience in clinical education
• Evidence of advanced facilitation, coaching, and mentorship skills
• Evidence of monitoring and reporting on impact and outcomes of education activity
• Evidence of standardising workplace practices and clinical governance
• Evidence of successful autonomous working
• Evidence of ongoing learning and development
• Publication / presentation of research activity
• Research activity in relation to clinical education and/or practice development
• Evidence of finance / budgetary knowledge and related systems
• Evidence of extensive experience of facilitating partnership working
• Evidence of project management

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.