• Job Description

  Req#: C9309-25-0667?language=en&page=526&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the UCLH Theatre and Anaesthesia team as a Lead Clinical Practice Facilitator with a main focus of developing, delivering and managing continuing professional development (CPD) for nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) on the Perioperative Care Pathway including theatres, anaesthetics and recovery.

  As Lead Clinical Practice Facilitator, you must have a good knowledge and experience in perioperative practice and an excellent understanding of peri-anaesthesia care and education.

  In order to practice the role, you must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anaesthetic module/course).

  You will be required to function effectively as a leader of different peri-operative education projects to compliment the provision of an efficient and high-quality surgical service. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of perioperative education across a varied project-load.

  You must be motivated and enthusiastic, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.

  Main duties of the job

  Monitor the development, implementation and evaluation of in-house perioperative courses with UCLH Theatres in collaboration with different stakeholders and partners.

  To take charge of project teams in the absence of Senior Nurse following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway

  To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and others.

  To demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.

  Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.

  Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

  Ensure E-rota and electronic patient records are implemented and used to their full potential.

  In addition you must have:

  • Registration with the Health Professions Council as an ODP or with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nurse
  • Extensive knowledge of nursing care in a perioperative environment
  • Evidence of leading a team within a clinical or educational environment
  • A recognised qualification and experience of supporting learner
  • Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards

  About us

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

  We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

  We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

  We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  18 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  309-UCLH-6514

  Job locations

  University College London Hospitals

  235 Euston Road

  London

  NW1 2BU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

  University College Hospital is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. Our operating theatre is a busy and dynamic environment setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.

  We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery. In addition, we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.

  Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries. Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.

  We also cater to specialist Thoracic and Urological surgical procedures at our 7 theatres in the UCLH @ Westmoreland Street site and to Neurosurgical and Neuroradiological procedures at our 7 theatres and 2 angiography suites at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

  We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes.

  In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched our anaesthesia and enhanced recovery training programmes for registered nurses/ practitioners in order to develop a multi skilled workforce

  The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

  Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

  University College Hospital is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. Our operating theatre is a busy and dynamic environment setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.

  We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery. In addition, we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.

  Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries. Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.

  We also cater to specialist Thoracic and Urological surgical procedures at our 7 theatres in the UCLH @ Westmoreland Street site and to Neurosurgical and Neuroradiological procedures at our 7 theatres and 2 angiography suites at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

  We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes.

  In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched our anaesthesia and enhanced recovery training programmes for registered nurses/ practitioners in order to develop a multi skilled workforce

  The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

  Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Qualifications

  Essential

  • First level registered nurse/ODP
  • Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor (SSSA) Training or equivalent Mentorship qualification

  Desirable

  • Management / Leadership course
  • Research module
  • Teaching/Assessing qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience in a practice development role (clinical practice facilitator) or as senior staff nurse or ODP (band 6 or above), within a theatre environment
  • Experience working as a mentor or learning facilitator in the perioperative setting
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and training initiatives in a collaborative manner across different platforms
  • Experience in managing data and generating reports

  Desirable

  • Management experience

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Formal presentation skills
  • Experience of liaising with external partners, across traditional boundaries

  Desirable

  • Experience of writing business cases and reports

  Personal and People Development

  Essential

  • Experience of supporting others' personal development
  • Has excellent organisational skills
  • Able to demonstrate decision-making skills
  • Experience of managing complex situations
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Able to prioritise objectives and workload

  Health, Safety And Security

  Essential

  • Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
  • Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security Clinical Governance and Risk

  Service Improvement

  Essential

  • Thorough understanding of NHS improvement agenda

  Desirable

  • Skill-mix and workforce business planning skills

  Quality

  Essential

  • Quality assurance and Improvement experience
  • Participation in developing policies and protocols
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of nursing quality and audit issues

  Equality and Diversity

  Essential

  • Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
  • Understands the implications of equal opportunities in practice

  Knowledge and Information Resources

  Essential

  • Able to utilise ICT to full potential
  • Collection, interpretation & dissemination of information & data from a variety of sources
  • Familiar with and able to produce powerpoint presentations at high level

  Learning and Development

  Essential

  • In-depth understanding of relevant national professional and PD issues
  • Able to design, deliver and evaluate training programmes

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Qualifications

  Essential

  • First level registered nurse/ODP
  • Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor (SSSA) Training or equivalent Mentorship qualification

  Desirable

  • Management / Leadership course
  • Research module
  • Teaching/Assessing qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience in a practice development role (clinical practice facilitator) or as senior staff nurse or ODP (band 6 or above), within a theatre environment
  • Experience working as a mentor or learning facilitator in the perioperative setting
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and training initiatives in a collaborative manner across different platforms
  • Experience in managing data and generating reports

  Desirable

  • Management experience

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Formal presentation skills
  • Experience of liaising with external partners, across traditional boundaries

  Desirable

  • Experience of writing business cases and reports

  Personal and People Development

  Essential

  • Experience of supporting others' personal development
  • Has excellent organisational skills
  • Able to demonstrate decision-making skills
  • Experience of managing complex situations
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Able to prioritise objectives and workload

  Health, Safety And Security

  Essential

  • Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
  • Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security Clinical Governance and Risk

  Service Improvement

  Essential

  • Thorough understanding of NHS improvement agenda

  Desirable

  • Skill-mix and workforce business planning skills

  Quality

  Essential

  • Quality assurance and Improvement experience
  • Participation in developing policies and protocols
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of nursing quality and audit issues

  Equality and Diversity

  Essential

  • Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
  • Understands the implications of equal opportunities in practice

  Knowledge and Information Resources

  Essential

  • Able to utilise ICT to full potential
  • Collection, interpretation & dissemination of information & data from a variety of sources
  • Familiar with and able to produce powerpoint presentations at high level

  Learning and Development

  Essential

  • In-depth understanding of relevant national professional and PD issues
  • Able to design, deliver and evaluate training programmes

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University College London Hospitals

  235 Euston Road

  London

  NW1 2BU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University College London Hospitals

  235 Euston Road

  London

  NW1 2BU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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