Clinical Educator inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 22 MAY 2024

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.
Job summary

The post holder will be expected to support clinic, ward, theatre departments teaching programs and to facilitate educational plans supporting staff at all levels as appropriate.

The post holder will have the opportunity to participate, contribute and support new nursing initiatives.

Responsible for teaching and development of clinical training pathways and the in-house education program both coordinating and delivering the content where required. This will include Trust wide in- house courses and study days, and one to one clinical teaching.

The post holder will be based in St Georges (2 days) and Croydon University Hospital (1 day) and will be asked to support other Moorfields satellite if needed their expertise.

Main duties of the job

Clinical educator will create and evaluate a learning environment that optimizes each learner's clinical development and facilitates a 'best practice' principle for ophthalmic patient care that is evidence based.

Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence-based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching and clinical environment.

Research, plan, develop, organise and deliver a range of short courses to both internal and external delegates.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide sound clinical ophthalmic knowledge and develop platforms for good practice within the Hospital and Trust wide.

Has a wide range of ophthalmic and management skills in order to be able to demonstrate knowledge and precision in performing these skills to the staff they are teaching and developing.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Provide sound clinical ophthalmic knowledge and develop platforms for good practice within the Hospital and Trust wide.

Has a wide range of ophthalmic and management skills in order to be able to demonstrate knowledge and precision in performing these skills to the staff they are teaching and developing.

Person Specification

Application and Interview

Essential

  • oRegistered Nurse Adult/ Child Health
  • oDegree in a health-related subject
  • oPG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
  • oSubstantial experience working in an Ophthalmic setting
  • oCan demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
Desirable

  • oMSc in Advance Practice/ Pg Cert/ Pg Dip/MA in Academic Practice or working towards
  • oManagement qualification /experience
  • oLeadership course
  • oExperience working in educational setting
  • oLesson planning
Application and Interview

Essential

  • oCurrent knowledge of clinical speciality
Desirable

  • oWorkforce planning
Application form and Interview

Essential

  • oProfessional and Patient focused oDemonstrates commitment to act as a preceptor/facilitator
Desirable

  • oBudgetary skills
Person Specification
Application and Interview

Essential

  • oRegistered Nurse Adult/ Child Health
  • oDegree in a health-related subject
  • oPG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
  • oSubstantial experience working in an Ophthalmic setting
  • oCan demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
Desirable

  • oMSc in Advance Practice/ Pg Cert/ Pg Dip/MA in Academic Practice or working towards
  • oManagement qualification /experience
  • oLeadership course
  • oExperience working in educational setting
  • oLesson planning
Application and Interview

Essential

  • oCurrent knowledge of clinical speciality
Desirable

  • oWorkforce planning
Application form and Interview

Essential

  • oProfessional and Patient focused oDemonstrates commitment to act as a preceptor/facilitator
Desirable

  • oBudgetary skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St George's Hospital NHS Trust Satellite

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website
Job summary

The post holder will be expected to support clinic, ward, theatre departments teaching programs and to facilitate educational plans supporting staff at all levels as appropriate.

The post holder will have the opportunity to participate, contribute and support new nursing initiatives.

Responsible for teaching and development of clinical training pathways and the in-house education program both coordinating and delivering the content where required. This will include Trust wide in- house courses and study days, and one to one clinical teaching.

The post holder will be based in St Georges (2 days) and Croydon University Hospital (1 day) and will be asked to support other Moorfields satellite if needed their expertise.

Main duties of the job

Clinical educator will create and evaluate a learning environment that optimizes each learner's clinical development and facilitates a 'best practice' principle for ophthalmic patient care that is evidence based.

Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence-based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching and clinical environment.

Research, plan, develop, organise and deliver a range of short courses to both internal and external delegates.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide sound clinical ophthalmic knowledge and develop platforms for good practice within the Hospital and Trust wide.

Has a wide range of ophthalmic and management skills in order to be able to demonstrate knowledge and precision in performing these skills to the staff they are teaching and developing.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Provide sound clinical ophthalmic knowledge and develop platforms for good practice within the Hospital and Trust wide.

Has a wide range of ophthalmic and management skills in order to be able to demonstrate knowledge and precision in performing these skills to the staff they are teaching and developing.

Person Specification

Application and Interview

Essential

  • oRegistered Nurse Adult/ Child Health
  • oDegree in a health-related subject
  • oPG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
  • oSubstantial experience working in an Ophthalmic setting
  • oCan demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
Desirable

  • oMSc in Advance Practice/ Pg Cert/ Pg Dip/MA in Academic Practice or working towards
  • oManagement qualification /experience
  • oLeadership course
  • oExperience working in educational setting
  • oLesson planning
Application and Interview

Essential

  • oCurrent knowledge of clinical speciality
Desirable

  • oWorkforce planning
Application form and Interview

Essential

  • oProfessional and Patient focused oDemonstrates commitment to act as a preceptor/facilitator
Desirable

  • oBudgetary skills
Person Specification
Application and Interview

Essential

  • oRegistered Nurse Adult/ Child Health
  • oDegree in a health-related subject
  • oPG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
  • oSubstantial experience working in an Ophthalmic setting
  • oCan demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
Desirable

  • oMSc in Advance Practice/ Pg Cert/ Pg Dip/MA in Academic Practice or working towards
  • oManagement qualification /experience
  • oLeadership course
  • oExperience working in educational setting
  • oLesson planning
Application and Interview

Essential

  • oCurrent knowledge of clinical speciality
Desirable

  • oWorkforce planning
Application form and Interview

Essential

  • oProfessional and Patient focused oDemonstrates commitment to act as a preceptor/facilitator
Desirable

  • oBudgetary skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St George's Hospital NHS Trust Satellite

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website


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