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Overview

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Educator who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching of theory and practice to the Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACPs) (Apprentice and non apprentice) training programme across our partnerships of regional health care employers. This Clinical Educator post works with tACPs within their clinical placement settings and on study days and also works very closely with employer partners to ensure that all apprentices make their planned progress through the programme. Clinical Educators complete Tripartite reviews and maintain progress tracking systems to support the management of the programme and assure the quality of the provision to our regulators.

The post holder will work with the programme leader, pathway leaders and learners and will attend meetings across the partnership locations. They will be expected to contribute towards development, delivery and monitoring of the programme. This will include supporting tACP students and their supervisors in their clinical areas to achieve a high level of clinical care through the practice and attainment of clinical competence, and through the application of theory into practice.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the processes for assessing the clinical skills/competence of trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners in conjunction with Employing Organisations and clinical supervisor(s).

• Undertake up to 12 weekly tripartite reviews with trainee ACP apprentices to ensure apprenticeship compliance in accordance with DfE Funding rules for apprenticeships.

• Ensure the Promotion of evidence-based practice. 

• Act as a role model and resource for advice, support and guidance, signing posting apprentices and students where required to the appropriate Student support services.

• Work with partners to ensure the clinical governance processes encompass measures to support the education of staff in training.

• Develop effective networks with other clinical educators and mentors , for sharing information expertise, and good practice, both within and outside the employer partnership.

• Undertake professional development opportunities to maintain professional registration.

• Ensure and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean, and secure working environment for trainee ACP apprentices.

• Supervise and maintain accurate records using employer partner organisations’ documentation and electronic staff records (ESR) where required.

• Raise and escalate concerns regarding any issues with the trainee Advanced practitioner,clinical areas or supervision to both the university and where necessary to the Faculty of Advanced practice.

• Maintain accurate records relating to engagement with trainees.

• Promote an effective learning environment within the partnership.

• Support staff to deliver evidence based practice and research activities to further enhance patient care.

• Collaborate as appropriate with Partnership Learning and Professional Development

• departments in the provision of training and education.

• Support and guide clinical supervisors in the workplace ensuring continuity in assessment and addressing inconsistencies.

• Provide effective leadership with regard to the development of the trainee advanced clinical practitioner.

• Motivate staff in the support of the trainee advanced clinical practitioner.

• Participate as a member of the trainee advanced clinical practitioner implementation group providing reports as requested.

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification 

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria

• Hold a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (assessed at application).

• Hold current registration with either the NMC or HCPC including prescribing rights/Non Medical Prescriber/V300 (assessed at application).

• Proven teaching ability, ideally with a teaching/mentorship qualification (assessed at application/interview).

• Experience of providing mentorship /practice based supervision / assessment to students in practice (assessed at application/interview).

• Have knowledge of and can demonstrate a good understanding of the ACP apprenticeship standards including the Knowledge Skills and Behaviours for the ACP Apprenticeship standard, as well as having working knowledge of the 4 pillars of advanced practice (assessed at application/interview).

• Proven ability to assess and organise resources, plan and progress case work in a timely manner and adhere to strict 12 weekly deadlines for when carrying out apprenticeship tripartite reviews (assessed at application/interview).

• Ability to manage difficult situations and ability to know when to escalate concerns (assessed at application/interview).

• Hold excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to communicate and work effectively with apprentices, academics and clinicians both verbally and written (assessed at application/interview).

• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to work autonomously and using your own initiative (assessed at application/interview).

• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel across the region and more widely in order to visit apprentices in practice (when required) (assessed at application).

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues affecting education in the UK, healthcare and advanced practice (assessed at application/interview).

Further Information

Grade: 7

Salary: £38,249-£46,735

Work arrangement: Part-time (17.5 hrs pw)

Duration: 31.8.25 - 30.8.26

Line manager: Programme Lead for Advanced Clinical Practice

Direct reports: NA

Our website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm

For informal enquiries about this job contact Liz Mills, Professional Lead for Advanced Clinical Practice on elizabeth.mills @sheffield.ac.uk.

This role can be considered as a secondment. Please seek agreement from your current line manager before applying.

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. This will consist of an interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage shortly after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Caroline Potts (c.e.potts@sheffield.ac.uk)

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.

• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.

• Generous pension scheme.

• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.

• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).

• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways 

• A range of generous family-friendly policies

  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies

  • support for those going through the menopause

  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment

  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record 

An enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

The University of Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with the requirements of each role and the guidance from the Department for Education.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online and social media
- Eligibility to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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