About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
The Clinical Educator supports high‑quality learning and development for nursing staff, students, and support workers within the Renal Department. The role ensures education is aligned with NMC standards, NHS Lanarkshire policy, and service needs. The educator promotes evidence‑based practice, facilitates clinical competency, and supports safe and effective care delivery for renal patients.
In this key role, you will:
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate education and training for renal nursing staff and students.
- Support learners in achieving competencies including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, AVF management, and renal‑specific clinical skills.
- Work closely with Practice Supervisors/Practice Assessors to ensure high‑quality supervision.
- Promote reflective practice and facilitate clinical development.
- Act as a resource for students regarding placement expectations, learning opportunities, and professional behaviours.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
- Support implementation of new clinical guidelines, pathways, and technologies.
- Maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge and competence in renal nursing.
- Provide direct clinical support and act as a positive clinical role model.
- Support compliance with NMC Code and NHS Lanarkshire workforce development strategies.
- Contribute to induction programmes for new staff.
Key Working Relationships
- Senior Charge Nurse (Renal / Ward 1)
- Practice Development Team
- Practice Supervisors/Practice Assessors
- University link lecturers
- Multidisciplinary renal team (medical, ANP, dialysis staff, dietitians, pharmacists)
What You'll Bring:
- Registered Nurse or ODP with valid Professional Registration
- Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
- Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Nanette Blair, Senior Charge Nurse on Nanette.Blair@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on Stephanie.McNeill@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
