University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust values the role of the Clinical Educator.
In this role, Clinical Educators ensure healthcare staff provide evidence based, safe and
effective care. Clinical Educators do this by using innovative and inclusive approaches to
facilitating learning and assessment. Clinical Educators also support promotion of the
Trusts commitment to lifelong learning for all staff.
This handbook has been written to support Clinical Educators in all stages of their work,
from recruitment, induction, professional development through to leading education and
teams of Clinical Educators in the Trust. The handbook is also suitable for the Line
Manager of a Clinical Educator to guide them and for senior staff when considering the
creation of new Clinical Educator positions. The development of Clinical Educators in the
Trust is based on the seven priorities as set out in NHS England Educator Workforce
Strategy (2023).