Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service
Clinical Educator
The closing date is 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.
1. To 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.
2. With the lead for practice education participate in the planning and provision of clinical skills training to maintain high standards of care.
3. To support others in developing, consolidating, and maintaining clinical competence, by working alongside members of the Care Team in clinical practice.
4. To manage a student nurse programme that promotes a positive and supportive learning environment for student placements, and liaise with our university partners to promote and educate students on children’s palliative care.
5. To co‑ordinate and participate in the preceptorship programme.
6. To assist in planning and delivering palliative care education and practice development within the hospice and externally.
7. To use responsive and creative strategies to support staff and maximise learning opportunities.
8. To support the lead for practice education in engaging with nationwide education programmes, forums, and networks.
9. To ensure all training programmes and education internally and externally is inclusive, sustainable and meets national standards of practice education.
10. To participate in audit and research to strengthen evidence base practice.
11. To promote links with external members of the multi‑disciplinary team and other children’s hospices to support collaborative working.
12. To adhere to the NMC and ADCHS code of conduct.
Experience
* Significant post‑qualification experience in working with children with complex and life‑limiting conditions, palliative and EOL care.
* Experience in the role of practice supervision/assessor.
* Ability to develop, write and implement competency documents.
* Experience of ensuring that training and educational opportunities are inclusive and sustainable.
* Experience in delivering training on a one‑to‑one basis and in groups.
* Experience of working within a practice education.
* Experience in LTV and tracheostomies.
Other
* Evidence of continual professional development and education.
* Professional accountability issues and scope of professional practice.
* 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.
* A team player with the ability to use own initiative.
* A commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service.
* Able to work within and uphold our core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture, and empathy.
* A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity.
* A 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 fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health.
* Knowledge and understanding of learning styles and the needs of adult learners.
Skills
* Knowledge of quality assurance processes.
* Teaching and presentation skills.
* Demonstrate ability to place patient and family at centre of care.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the 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.
Qualifications
* Mentorship or student supervisor/assessor training.
* BSc level study or equivalent.
Inclusion & Safeguarding
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented 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.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave (plus your birthday off).
* Free on‑site parking.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Pension and death in service cover.
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