Clinical Practice Educator in Exeter

Working within a large, busy Operating Department, you will deliver theatre-specific training, assessment, and support to Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, Senior Theatre Assistants, and Theatre Assistants, helping to maintain a skilled, competent, and confident workforce. You will also support Student Nurses, Student Operating Department Practitioners, Medical Students, work‑experience placements, and other learners within the theatre environment.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with experience in theatre and a passion for teaching and supporting others. You need to be able to be flexible, approachable, and work as a role model to all staff. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Practice Educators across the Trust’s theatre departments, contributing to the development and growth of the workforce while promoting best practice and delivering excellent patient care.

The role will be split between clinical‑based teaching—providing face‑to‑face tuition and support within individual theatres—and non‑clinical time dedicated to education planning and documenting teaching activities. You will also be required to work one clinical day per week as part of the staffing numbers, supporting the department and maintaining your own clinical competencies across all specialities.

Working Pattern: 24 hours per week. 2 x 9.5‑hour shifts (08:00‑18:00) and 1 x 5‑hour (08:00‑13:00) shift a week, and weekends as required to support the department.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Naomi Weaver - Clinical Educational lead for theatres on Ext 4708 or naomi.weaver@nhs.net

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us: Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit: You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Salary Band: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata

Frequency: Annual

Vacancy Reference: 185-472-12315

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 February, 2026

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals