Clinical Educator-Paediatrics-Undergraduate Medical Education

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Educator‐Paediatrics‐Undergraduate Medical EducationThe closing date is 23 April 2026

Clinical Educator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective, and high‐quality education of medical students within paediatrics. Acting as the educational lead for allocated programmes, the postholder designs, delivers, and evaluates teaching across a range of clinical and classroom settings, using expertise in curriculum planning, simulation, and clinical practice. By supporting students in the acquisition of essential clinical, communication, and reasoning skills, the educator safeguards patient safety, ensuring that learners are competent and appropriately supervised when engaging with children and families. The role also has a strong pastoral component, guiding students through challenges and escalating concerns where professionalism or wellbeing may impact on safe practice. In addition, the educator contributes to educational governance, aligning local teaching with GMC standards and national policy, while networking with senior clinicians to embed education into daily practice.

Main duties of the jobThe Clinical Educator will lead, plan, and deliver high‐quality education for medical students within paediatrics, ensuring that teaching aligns with University curricula and Trust standards. They will design and facilitate learning through bedside teaching, simulation, clinical skills sessions, and classroom‐based teaching, adapting methods to meet diverse learner needs. The postholder will act as the main point of contact for students during placements, providing supervision, feedback, and support to ensure clinical competence is achieved safely. They will monitor learner progress, conduct assessments, and raise concerns regarding professionalism or fitness to practice where required, safeguarding both patients and students. The educator will provide pastoral support, helping students navigate academic and personal challenges that may affect their learning. They will contribute to educational governance, evaluate learner feedback, and implement improvements to enhance the quality of the student experience. The role also involves close collaboration with senior clinicians, medical schools, and training bodies to integrate education into clinical practice.

About usCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester‐Le‐Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community‐based settings and care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as BAME and disabled people are currently under‐represented.

Job responsibilities

Inspire and develop the next generation of doctors by leading high‐quality paediatric teaching.

Deliver engaging learning through bedside teaching, simulation, clinical skills, and classroom sessions.

Ensure patient safety by supervising students closely and embedding national standards in practice.

Provide guidance, feedback, and pastoral support to medical students during their placements.

Play a key role in assessing learners, supporting progression, and addressing professionalism concerns.

Contribute to curriculum development and bring innovation to paediatric education.

Collaborate with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to integrate teaching into everyday care.

Drive continuous improvement by evaluating learner feedback and shaping future programmes.

Empower students to become doctors who are confident in their approach to children and young people in any speciality or department and to consider a career in paediatrics.

Person SpecificationQualifications

Registered healthcare professional e.g. Nurse, midwife, allied health professional.

Has completed a degree in nursing/midwifery/other relevant subject or equivalent.

Certificate in teaching and assessing.

Physical skills assessment training (or equivalent) or willing to undertake within first year of the role.

Evidence of study at level 7 (Masters) level e.g. Postgraduate certificate of clinical/medical education/PGCE or willingness to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education within the first three years of the role.

Diploma or Masters in Medical/Clinical Education or equivalent.

Special Requirements

Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of professional staff.

Ability and evidence of working independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi‐disciplinary team.

Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities.

Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work.

Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Self‐motivated and able to motivate others.

Proficient keyboard skills and other IT skills relating to teaching.

Ability to work responsively and to deal with unpredictable arising issues.

Knowledge of General Medical Council Good Medical Practice and standards relating to undergraduate training.

Knowledge of contemporary issues in medical education.

Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes.

Proven skills in delivery, facilitation development and evaluation of training programmes.

Demonstrate the ability to engage and build effective relationships in stakeholder organisations.

Experience

Significant clinical experience working with children and young people within a relevant field.

Educational knowledge acquired through experience and study.

Experience of mentorship, clinical teaching and providing support and feedback to a range of learners.

Proven experience of delivering clinical skills training & support in a variety of settings.

Leadership experience within a clinical or educational field.

Statutory Registration

NMC, HCPC or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English