Clinical Educator

Clinical Educator

Closing date: 05 May 2026

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to combine clinical practice with education and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a culture of continuous learning across the hospice
• Deliver and develop high-quality clinical training and education programmes
• Support staff to build and maintain clinical competence
• Coordinate student nurse placements and preceptorship programmes
• Work collaboratively with external partners to promote children’s palliative care
• Spend part of your time in clinical practice, maintaining your own skills and expertise
• Assist in promoting and embedding a positive culture of learning and education within the organisation and encourage, develop, and support others to reach their potential
• Participate in the planning and provision of clinical skills training to maintain high standards of care
• Support others in developing, consolidating, and maintaining clinical competence, by working alongside members of the Care Team in clinical practice
• Manage a student nurse programme that promotes a positive and supportive learning environment for student placements, and liaise with university partners to promote and educate students on children’s palliative care
• Co‑ordinate and participate in the preceptorship programme
• Assist in planning and delivering palliative care education and practice development within the hospice and externally
• Use responsive and creative strategies to support staff and maximise learning opportunities
• Support the lead for practice education in engaging with nationwide education programmes, forums, and networks
• Ensure all training programmes and education internally and externally is inclusive, sustainable and meets national standards of practice education
• Participate in audit and research to strengthen evidence‑based practice
• Promote links with external members of the multi‑disciplinary team and other children’s hospices to support collaborative working
• Adhere to the NMC and ADCHS code of conduct
• Maintain own clinical knowledge, competence, and skills by working in clinical practice regularly

Qualifications

• Registered children’s nurse with significant post‑registration experience
• Experience caring for children with complex or life‑limiting conditions
• Passionate about education, development and supporting others to grow
• Confident communicator with strong teaching and facilitation skills
• Committed to high‑quality, family‑centred care
• Experience in practice education, student supervision, or delivering training is highly desirable
• Evidence of continual professional development and education
• Knowledge of the care needs of children with life‑limiting conditions
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population
• Enthusiastic and highly self‑motivated person
• Team player with the ability to use own initiative
• Commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service
• Ability to work within and uphold core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture, and empathy
• Commitment to promoting equality of opportunity
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Current full driving licence
• Not on ISA Barred list from working with children/adults
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings
• Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role (e.g. flexible hours)
• Enhanced DBS
• Passed fitness to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health
• Knowledge and understanding of learning styles and the needs of adult learners
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Demonstrate ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Evidence of advanced communication skills including proven ability in conflict management
• Good organisational and administration skills, including IT skills
• Ability to critically analyse research and evidence‑based practice
• Writing of policy and procedures
• Mentorship or student supervisor/assessor training
• BSc level study or equivalent

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (plus birthday off)
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Pension and death‑in‑service cover
• Access excellent learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a compassionate, supportive team and a hospice setting designed for families to create precious memories

Legal & Protection Statements

• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals from under‑represented and minority groups.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

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