Vocational Clinical Educator in Doncaster

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Main area Education Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term with the possibility of extending (secondment would also be considered) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 272-7892313

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Vocational Clinical Educatorto support the training for the Workforce across the Trust and within Corporate areas.

This role is aligned to the Widening Participation Portfolio and works across all areas of DBTH providing guidance, facilitating the delivery of key skills, developing programmes of study and ensuring competencies and compliances are achieved.

In addition, this role will also work external to DBTH supporting our Widening Participation role in local Education providers.

Main duties of the job

The Vocational Clinical Educator will plan, deliver and co-ordinate training for the Clinical Support workforce Trust wide, including induction programmes for new recruits in collaboration with Higher Education Institutes. You will ensure that both individual colleagues and service needs are met and that the process for doing so confirms with organisational training and development objectives . For example; Foundations of Care programme , Care Certificate, identify areas requiring functional skills English and Maths, deliver and assess clinical competence of vital signs in the workplace and other educational programmes.

The Vocational Clinical Educator will support colleagues with the timely completion of Apprenticeships of all levels, monitoring the progress of learners, providing pastoral and tutorial support as well as undertaking regular assessments of learners in clinical practice as detailed by the education provider and the relevant clinical areas within the Trust and deliver corporate teaching for example , mandatory and statutory training as required.

Working with the Divisional Lead , General Managers, and Education Leads you will ensure the provision of high-quality training and development for learners across all sites within DBTH. This role will support the training and education needs across all C orporate areas and assist in i dentifying those requirements a nd contribute to the development of the learning needs analysis for al l Corporate areas.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification for the all details relating to this post.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience of supporting learners in the workplace
• Demonstrates a range of clinical experience in health including acute healthcare

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC)
• Degree or working towards equivalent in a relevant subject
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues including NHS policy and educational landscape
• Current teaching qualification: Mentorship and Assessment in Healthcare as a minimum (NMC approved) or an equivalent.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching/ professional development

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• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

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Application numbers

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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