Clinical Educator - Renal

About the role

The Clinical Educator – Renal will lead learning and development for nursing staff, students and support workers within the Renal Department of NHS Lanarkshire. The role ensures education aligns with NMC standards, NHS policies and service needs, promoting evidence‑based practice and safe patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate education and training programmes for renal nursing staff and students.
• Support learners in achieving competencies such as haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and AVF management.
• Collaborate with Practice Supervisors and Assessors to ensure high‑quality supervision.
• Promote reflective practice and facilitate clinical development.
• Act as a resource for students on placement expectations and professional behaviours.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality‑improvement projects and service development.
• Support the implementation of new clinical guidelines, pathways and dialysis technologies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge and act as a positive role model.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with a valid professional registration.
• Educated to degree level or working towards it.
• Post‑graduate expertise in renal nursing or a related speciality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards in renal care.

Required skills

• Haemodialysis
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) management
• Renal‑specific clinical skills
• Clinical audit
• Quality improvement
• Implementation of clinical guidelines
• Use of dialysis technologies

What we offer

• 35 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Annual incremental salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• NHS discounts and other employee benefits.