Job summary
- Main area
- Education and Training
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 249- 7158047
- Employer
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Western Hospital
- Town
- Swindon
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Academy Clinical Education Trainer
Band 5
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job overview
Academy Trainer - Band 5 (Full-Time/Part-Time Hours)
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 healthcare professional to join the Clinical Education Team within the Academy at Great Western Hospital. This part-time position is dedicate to supporting and delivering essential training to staff across the Trust; driving safe, competent and high-quality patient care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and positive individual who is passionate about teaching and supporting the professional development of others. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality learning and clinical practice by delivering education in both clinical practice and classroom-based settings.
You will collaborate with colleagues to support the development of learners across all non-medical disciplines, including students, new recruits, preceptees and trainees. This role presents a rewarding opportunity to help contribute to the growth and capability of the clinical workforce.
Candidates interested in part-time work are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
As an Academy Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing and promoting educational standards within the Trust. You will work closely with both registered and non-registered employees, students and other learners to ensure that all individuals receive necessary training and support to excel in their roles.
You will support the development and continuous improvement of the clinical learning environment to meet the evolving needs of the workforce. This includes delivering high-quality training, implementing educational policies that align with Trust standards, and ensuring inclusive access to learning opportunities for all employees and students.
In this role, you will maintain your clinical accountability through regular clinical shifts, ensuring your knowledge and clinical competencies remain up to date with evolving clinical practices and you maintain your professional practice. You will deliver ward based clinical training cross the organisation to support staff development and maintain high standards of care. You will also supervise employees, providing guidance and support to help develop their skills and build confidence in both clinical and educational settings.
Working for our organisation
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an Academy Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing and promoting educational standards within the Trust. You will work closely with both registered and non-registered employees, students and other learners to ensure that all individuals receive necessary training and support to excel in their roles.
Please see attached full job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered healthcare professional with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable criteria
- Teaching or education-related qualification
- Manual Handling qualification or a willingness to obtain one.
- Fire Warden Training Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent clinical experience in an acute or community healthcare setting
- Recent experience in education and/or training
- Recent experience in performing physical skills that involve manipulating objects for teaching and demonstration purposes, such as cannulation
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
- Claire Barker
- Job title
- Clinical Training and Development Manager
- Telephone number
- 01793 605329
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