Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: Band 7 - £51,181 – £57,522 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5hrs per week (flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the service)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Following continued growth and internal development across St Elizabeth’s, we are expanding our teams and welcoming new colleagues to support our vibrant and diverse community.
Are you a passionate Paediatric Nurse with a flair for teaching and developing others? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping outstanding, person-centred practice across a specialist multi-disciplinary setting?
About Us
We are seeking an experienced Practice Educator (Band 7) to join our dedicated team at St Elizabeth’s Centre. Nestled in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside St Elizabeth’s is more than a care and education provider — we’re a thriving, values-led community built on compassion, aspiration, collaboration and joy. We work closely with families, carers, educators and healthcare professionals to make sure every young person we support gets the care, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.
With on-site education, residential care and a multidisciplinary health agency — including specialist nursing, therapies, psychology, and positive behaviour support — we offer a unique, integrated model that supports individuals across every stage of life.
The Role
This is a highly visible and influential role, combining clinical credibility with educational leadership in which you will:
Lead, plan and deliver high-quality clinical training and competency-based education across nursing, therapy, education and residential teams
Promote evidence-based, person-centred practice throughout the organisation
Develop and evaluate individualised training packages in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues
Support induction, supervision and continuing professional development of nursing staff and wider teams
Act as a clinical role model, sharing expertise and modelling excellent standards of compassionate care
Support regulatory compliance in line with the Care Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, CQC and Ofsted standards
Contribute to audits, reports, policy development and quality improvement initiatives
Deliver and support Nursing-led specialist clinics
What We’re Looking For
NMC Registered Nurse (Paediatric specialism essential)
Clinician with substantial experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs
Professional with strong knowledge of epilepsy management and evidence-based practice
Experienced supervisor/mentor of staff and student nurses
Confident educator with experience delivering training workshops and competency-based assessments
Motivating, approachable and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills
A formal teaching qualification (e.g. PgCert in Practice Education) and mentorship qualification are desirable (or willingness to undertake).
You will be enthusiastic, assertive in clinical decision-making, and deeply committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting dignity for all.
Why Join St Elizabeth’s?
Be part of a values-driven charity making a meaningful difference
Ongoing professional development and specialist training
Influence the development of high-quality clinical practice across services
A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking
Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
How to Apply
If you are ready to inspire, educate and elevate practice in a truly specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis — early applications are strongly encouraged.
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route. Access to personal transport is helpful.
St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply now or contact our recruitment team to learn more.
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