Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 100-NMR243-0826
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/09/2026
Employer heading
Clinical Practice Educator Theatre Services
Band 6
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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
The post holder will support the Lead Practice Educator to implement the education plan for theatre services. They will ensure service delivery is of a high professional standard in line with Local Organisational and National and Regulatory guidelines.
As a professional Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), the Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for the provision of specialist advice, precision, accuracy and prolonged concentration to patients, nursing and medical staff when providing theatre related pre, peri and post-operative care and education within the theatre environment.
You will work alongside theatre practitioners clinically to provide education within the theatre environment.
The Clinical Practice Educator will work autonomously as a specialist and accessible professional role model for registered nurses (RN), operating department practitioners (ODP), nursing support workers (NSW) and theatre support staff groups.
Main duties of the job
Support in creating an active learning culture for all staff. Work with the lead practice educator to formulate plans for meeting clinical educational needs of individuals or a group.
Facilitate the delivery and evaluation of formal / informal teaching sessions and collaborate with stakeholders for work-based learning programmes including software programmes.
Support with initiatives that result in changes to existing practice and systems of working that require change in line with national and professional standards.
Support the development and update of training induction programmes which support the development of RN's, ODP's, NSW's and theatre support staff groups. Identify skills and knowledge gaps and provide appropriate feedback to support progress.
To ensure Theatre remains an innovative practice learning environment, support the University students ensuring they are supervised by designated staff in line with NMC and HCPC requirements.
Support the allocation and development of all new starters and novice learners ensuring the timely completion of induction workbooks and reviews, liaising with the line managers and senior leads for theatre.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Interviews will be held on 10/09/2026
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Mentorship
- Evidence of CPD and extended skills and identified areas of additional responsibilities
- Evidence of post-registration study in Theatres to diploma level or equivalent
- Assessor qualification or work towards
- Up to date knowledge of Local and National agendas
- Knowledge of implementing change
- Able to apply Local and National policies to practice
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding
- Up to date with best practice guidelines
- Evidence of research based practice and development
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate teaching qualification (PGCE)
- Evidence of further professional development
- Working towards MSc (Level 7)
- Evidence of a recognised management course
- Leadership course
- IQT Silver
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation and government guidance
- Knowledge of service delivery systems in health care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration experience in Theatres at Band 6 and/or experience in Theatre shift coordination in the absence of a Band 6 /7 sister/charge nurse
- Proven high standard of nursing care
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement
- Evidence of involvement in both formal and informal teaching and clinical skills development within Theatre Services
Desirable criteria
- Team Leadership experience
- Audit/ evaluation experience
- Experience of recruitment / interviewing process
- Evidence of involvement in incident reporting and investigation
- Evidence of involvement in the PADR process for staff
Language skill
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angela Festa
- Job title
- Lead Practice Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01554 783090
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