Specialist Nurse Advisor

Job overview

The role of Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) within Day Surgery Unit and the 23‑Hour Ward represents a vital opportunity to support, develop, and enhance the clinical workforce in a highly dynamic and fast‑paced perioperative environment.

This position is ideally suited to a motivated and forward‑thinking practitioner who is passionate about education, clinical development, and the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care.

We will ensure that you are supported to achieve their full potential within the perioperative and ward setting.

Working within the Day Surgery Unit offers a unique and rewarding environment in which teamwork, efficiency, and patient‑centred practice are paramount. The CPF plays a central role in ensuring that the workforce is confident, competent, and fully equipped to meet the demands of modern surgical services.

At the heart of the CPF role is a commitment to supporting staff learning and development across all stages of their career journey. By fostering an inclusive and supportive learning culture, the CPF helps ensure that the perioperative workforce remains resilient, knowledgeable, and able to deliver safe and compassionate care.

The CPF role is an exciting and impactful opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about staff development, education, and clinical excellence. For individuals who enjoy teaching, mentoring, leadership, and collaborative practice, this role offers a deeply rewarding and meaningful career pathway.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Practice Facilitator, you’ll be a visible role model, supporting staff and students in our Day Surgery Unit, 23 Hour Ward, and Theatres at PRUH.

You’ll deliver hands-on supervision, coaching and feedback, helping colleagues build confidence and competence in perioperative care.

You’ll coordinate induction, foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. Strong communication, organisational skills and a passion for education are essential.

You’ll maintain training records, support mandatory training compliance, and contribute to service improvement. If you’re committed to outstanding care, professional growth and making every colleague feel valued, we’d love you to join Team King’s.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) in the Day Surgery Unit, 23 Hour Ward, and Theatres at PRUH, you will play a key role in supporting the education, development, and clinical practice of both registered and non-registered staff, as well as students on placement. Your work will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in line with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust values.

Clinical Education & Workforce Development

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical supervision, coaching, and feedback to staff and students, supporting their learning and development.
• Coordinate and deliver induction programmes for new staff and students, ensuring a smooth introduction to clinical areas.
• Support the achievement of clinical competencies through supervised practice, teaching sessions, and regular feedback.
• Work closely with the Practice Development Nurse (PDN) and senior nursing leadership to identify training needs and deliver relevant education.
• Maintain accurate records of training, competency progression, and learning activities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment where all staff and students feel valued and supported.

Quality, Governance & Service Improvement

• Ensure practice aligns with NMC/HCPC standards, Trust policies, and national guidelines.
• Support the implementation of new policies, pathways, and guidelines within clinical areas.
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives.
• Escalate concerns relating to practice, competence, or patient safety appropriately.
• Promote reflective practice and shared learning across the team.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Act as a role model for high standards of clinical practice, professionalism, and compassionate care.
• Support junior staff and learners through coaching, feedback, and supervision.
• Demonstrate specialist skills in perioperative care, including anaesthetics, scrub, recovery, and ward-based practice.
• Participate in appraisal, objective setting, and personal development planning.
• Maintain your own clinical competence and professional development in line with revalidation requirements.

Collaborative Working

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, ODPs, healthcare assistants, medical staff, and education providers.
• Foster effective working relationships and contribute positively to the learning culture within clinical environments.
• Support recruitment and retention initiatives locally and Trust-wide.

Clinical Duties

• Maintain clinical competence and provide safe, effective patient care during periods of staffing pressure.
• Work clinically alongside staff and learners to support education and service delivery.

Research, Audit & Evidence-Based Practice

• Support evidence-based practice by engaging with current research and best practice guidance.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities.
• Encourage staff to engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development.

General Responsibilities

• Uphold King’s values: Kind, Respectful, Team.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for your own health, safety, and wellbeing, as well as that of colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Participate in safeguarding and infection control training and comply with all relevant standards.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• UK NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered ODP
• First degree in Nursing / Operating Department Practice
• Recognised post-registration teaching, assessing or mentoring qualification – qualified Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor
• Evidence of clinical expertise and specialist skills in Perioperative Practice (i.e., anaesthetics, scrub and recovery, surgical ward) through formal qualification at degree level (Level 6)

Desirable criteria

• Leadership or management training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive post-registration experience of working in perioperative practice or operating theatre department – in at least one perioperative discipline (i.e., anaesthetics, scrub and recovery)
• Experience of supporting students or new starters in clinical practice

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in elective orthopaedics with comprehensive scrub knowledge and understanding of various standard and complex operations such as primary and revision arthroplasty, arthroscopy, ligamentoplasty, minimally invasive surgery and limb reconstruction.

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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