Job summary Are you looking for your next rewarding challenge? Colne ward, the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit within the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, is looking to recruit an Education Facilitator with a passion, to support our growing nursing team. Our Centre cares for patients following Cardiothoracic surgery as well as those undergoing cardiology procedures with a multidisciplinary team approach to caring for our patients which includes nurses, medical staff, physiotherapists, dietitians and HCA's. Main duties of the job As an Education Facilitator you will be required to work as a skilled member of the Education Team for Colne Ward facilitating and developing learning for all grades of staff within the Cardiothoracic Critical Care environment and promoting evidence based practice to meet the needs of patients. You will also be required to work as part of the Cardiothoracic Critical Care team in clinical practice on a regular basis acting as an effective role model for best practice. You will work with learners providing coaching, supervision, teaching and assessment of competence. You will consolidate and maintain good managerial and organisational skills and will lead and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of all staff. The post holder will offer support, guidance and teaching to all members of the critical care team. You will provide clinical advice, guidance and support for unit staff while continuing to develop your own specialist clinical skills, especially in Cardiothoracic Critical Care, in response to service requirements. About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 390-TAC-SO-6118 Job locations Basildon Nethermanye Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application! Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application! Person Specification qualification Essential ITU course Registered Nurse Mentorship/Practice Assessor course Desirable Post registration teaching course Experience Essential 18 months critical care experience Cardiothoracic Critical Care experience Desirable Experience of shift management Person Specification qualification Essential ITU course Registered Nurse Mentorship/Practice Assessor course Desirable Post registration teaching course Experience Essential 18 months critical care experience Cardiothoracic Critical Care experience Desirable Experience of shift management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermanye Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermanye Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Basildon, Nethermanye, SS16 5NL Basildon, United Kingdom