Job summary
- Main area
- Education
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-WTWA-7812564*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Educator - Anaesthetics and Recovery
Band 6
Job overview
Are you an experienced Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioner with a passion for education?
Are you driven to develop others, shape high‑quality perioperative practice, and champion the delivery of outstanding patient care?
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Anaesthetic and Recovery Clinical Educator to join our dynamic Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham (WTWA) Theatres Education Team.
In this pivotal role, you will help ensure our WTWA theatre workforce has the confidence, competence and support needed to deliver safe, high‑quality perioperative patient care.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the existing Anaesthetic and Recovery Clinical Educator to deliver cohesive and comprehensive education and support to our Anesthetic and Recovery colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will;
develop and deliver tailored teaching for all WTWA theatre colleagues, taking a particular focus on developing core skills for new starters, newly registered staff, and practitioners new to theatre.
promote evidence-based practice, support clinical standards, and act as a role model within clinical areas.
provide visible clinical support, contributing to high-quality care and excellent patient experience.
facilitate clinical skills development, competency assessment, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
provide advice on role competencies and contribute to the development and review of relevant competencies to ensure they reflect best practice and remain aligned with local and national guidelines/ policies.
The above is by no means an exhaustive list, please refer to the job description for further information.
The role may include the occasional clinical shifts to maintain visibility and support service needs.
Working for our organisation
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN/ ODP
- Evidence of level 6 studies
- Anaesthetic qualification (RGN or suitable experience if ODP)
- Attended MFT SLiP course or similar
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course
- Teaching qualification
- Recovery qualification (RGN or suitable experience if ODP)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical competence within area/ speciality
- Knowledge of implementing change
- Able to apply national and Trust policies/ guidelines to practice
- Awareness of clinical governance process
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of national and local education and training strategies/ agendas.
- Knowledge of how to support the underperforming learner
Expereince
Essential criteria
- Significant anaesthetic and recovery experience
- Evidence of active link practitioner role
- Evidence of recent experience supporting learners
- Evidence of professional leadership
Desirable criteria
- ICU/ HDU experience
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research activities
- Experience of implementing service development/ change
- Experience of development and delivery of training/ education programmes and role specific competencies
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven workload management of self and others
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Computer skills (MS Office, Teams)
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
- Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to assess and review ability and performance
- Presentation skills
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and others
- Treats colleagues and the public with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiasm and motivational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work/ travel across a variety of work locations within WTWA.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Martin Harding
- Job title
- Education and Development Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 4483
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