Practice Educator

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to take on the role of Practice Educator. In this position, you will help develop the workforce, strengthen clinical capability and contribute to better patient outcomes, with a strong focus on supporting care closer to home.

You will be responsible for creating, delivering and reviewing high-quality learning programmes for staff working across primary care, community services and the independent contractor workforce. Working with senior nursing leaders, you will make sure education supports service priorities, service change and the delivery of safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.

The role also involves supporting both registered and non-registered colleagues to build confidence and competence, encouraging ongoing learning and helping to create a culture of improvement.

Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties

• Develop and facilitate training that builds clinical capability and professional understanding across the workforce.
• Evaluate staff competence and help ensure care remains safe, effective and evidence-based.
• Identify training needs and contribute to workforce learning assessments and development plans.
• Offer mentoring and supervision to nurses and healthcare support workers.
• Contribute to education-led service improvement and clinical innovation.
• Work closely with senior nurses and other partners across primary care, community teams and care homes.
• Review the impact of learning activity and support quality improvement, audits and policy development.
• Help promote patient safety and reduce avoidable hospital admissions by improving community-based care.

About the employer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a large NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. It supports more than 14,000 staff and volunteers and delivers compassionate, high-quality care across hospitals, GP practices, community services and mental health services. Research, education and innovation are central to the organisation’s approach.

The organisation’s long-term direction is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which focuses on creating a fairer and healthier future through prevention, reducing health inequalities and working with local authorities, voluntary organisations and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

It aims to provide an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel respected, valued and able to grow. Its core values are Kindness, Integrity and Respect.

Employees benefit from a broad range of development opportunities, flexible working where possible and a comprehensive NHS benefits package.

Qualifications and knowledge

• You must be a first-level nurse with current NMC registration as an RGN.
• A teaching qualification, or equivalent evidence of knowledge and experience, is required.
• You should be educated to degree level and have specialist clinical knowledge at postgraduate diploma level.
• Desirable qualifications and knowledge include a PGCE, Practice Assessor/Supervisor status and familiarity with primary care nursing.

Experience

• Significant experience after registration in primary care or community care is essential.
• You should be able to analyse data and recognise trends, either through degree-level study or relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of primary and community nursing is required.
• A proven track record of delivering education for nurses and patients is essential.
• Desirable experience includes simulation-based education and change management.

Additional information

Applications are welcomed from people with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and members of the Armed Forces Community.

Candidates may submit their application in Welsh, and Welsh applications will be treated equally with English applications.

Recruiting managers’ contact details are included in each advert, and applicants are encouraged to discuss any adjustments needed directly with them. There is no need to disclose personal or medical details; simply explain what support would help you take part fully.

If you need support or reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, the recruitment team can help. Documents can also be provided in a larger font or alternative format such as braille by contacting the recruiting manager named in the advert or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk.

If you are interviewed successfully, your conditional offer and information pack will be sent by email.

The employer may close the vacancy early, so applications are encouraged as soon as possible. If shortlisted, communication will be sent to the email address used on the application, so candidates should check their inbox regularly.

All recruitment correspondence will be issued to the email address registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

All ABUHB sites are smoke-free by law. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises for staff, contractors, patients or visitors. Support for quitting smoking is available through the Help Me Quit Team.

This vacancy may also be removed at any time if it is filled through the internal redeployment process.

The salary scale for Band 3 has been revised under the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will take effect in August 2026, backdated to 1 April 2026 where applicable.