Practice Educator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
About The Role
Practice Educator - internally known as OSCE Trainer - Return to Practice (Test of Competence)
Location: Northampton
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse passionate about clinical education and helping others succeed? Use your expertise to help nurses rebuild their confidence and return to practice?
NHS Professionals is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Educators to join our NHS Professionals Academy and support the delivery of our Test of Competence Return to Practice Programme.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference by helping experienced nurses refresh their clinical skills, regain their professional registration, rebuild their confidence and take the next step in their careers.
About the role
- As a Clinical Educator, you will support delivery of the Test of Competence Return to Practice Programme, helping nurses prepare for NMC registration and transition back into clinical practice. Working with the Clinical Education Lead and wider Academy team, you will deliver face-to-face teaching, virtual learning and practical simulation.
- Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver clinical education and training to nurses returning to practice.
- Support candidates preparing for the NMC Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
- Facilitate clinical skills workshops, simulation exercises and mock OSCE assessments.
- Provide constructive feedback, individual learning plans and ongoing learner support.
- Help candidates rebuild clinical confidence, knowledge and practical skills.
- Develop engaging and effective training materials.
- Work with NHS Trusts, clinical colleagues and the wider Academy team.
- Contribute to programme quality, learner outcomes and continuous improvement.
About The Candidate
About you
- We are looking for a knowledgeable, collaborative clinical education professional who is passionate about helping others succeed.
- Current NMC registration as a nurse or midwife.
- A clinical qualification at degree level or equivalent experience.
- A recognised clinical education or practice development qualification.
- Experience delivering clinical education, training or practice development.
- Experience of OSCE preparation, training or assessment.
- Experience supporting learners through mentoring or preceptorship.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A supportive, flexible and learner-focused approach.
- You will be confident delivering practical and theoretical learning and committed to creating an inclusive, encouraging learning environment.
Why join NHS Professionals?
At NHS Professionals, we are passionate about putting people in places to care. Through the NHS Professionals Academy, we support the healthcare workforce with high-quality education, training and professional development opportunities. You will be part of a team making a meaningful contribution to the NHS workforce.
Apply today and help nurses return to the profession they love.
About Us
In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days per year, plus bank holidays
- A commitment to talent management & development
- Star of the Month! - Our star of the month award enables you to recognise colleagues or teams that have gone the extra mile and they could win £100 worth of shopping vouchers
- Pension - We’ll contribute up to 10% towards your pension if you join our stakeholder pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Wellbeing Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Engagement & discounts platform
About Us:
NHS Professionals (NHSP)run the largest NHS flexible staff bank, placing highly skilled temporary workers in NHS Trusts to meet their short, medium and long-term needs. Uniquely we are owned by the Department of Health and Social Care and we therefore reinvest any surplus we make directly back into the NHS.
We are particularly proud of being the first NHS organisation to gain the accreditation of Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. This is a huge testament to our ongoing commitment to making NHSP a great place to work for all our corporate employees.
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