Job summary
Hospice in the Weald is looking for an exceptional clinical professional to join our team as a Clinical Practice Educator
About the Role (Job summary)
The post holder will be responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality, patient-centred clinical education and training within the hospice environment.
This includes leading the implementation of robust competency frameworks to support professional development and ensure excellence in palliative care.
The post holder will provide mentorship and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.
Acting as a role model, the post holder will confidently challenge assumptions, promote evidence-based approaches, and disseminate best practice across the organisation.
The post holder will be the IPC Link Practitioner for the Hospice
Main duties of the job
Clinical Education:
- Develop and deliver engaging, patient-centred clinical education programmes.
- Lead the implementation of competency frameworks to support professional development.
- Conduct training needs analysis in collaboration with the Governance Team and Learning & Development Manager.
- Mentor and guide staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.
- Promote evidence-based approaches and disseminate best practice across the organisation.
Infection Prevention & Control:
- Oversee the IPC programme across all hospice sites.
- Provide specialist input in infection identification, prevention, and control.
- Lead and support a network of IPC Champions, facilitating training and updates.
- Monitor infection control practices, conduct audits, and contribute to improvement plans.
- Act as a key point of contact for IPC queries and support management in clinical decision-making.
- Monitor staff compliance with IPC policies and initiate actions to uphold standards.
About us
Hospice in the Weald provides care completely free of charge to patients with a terminal illness, and those important to them, in West Kent and northern East Sussex. This means we are there 24 hours a day to help, support and care for patients with an illness where a cure is no longer possible, and for patients who will at some stage die from their illness, whenever that may be (you may hear this referred to as palliative care).
People are often confused by what a Hospice actually does. Were there 24/7 for anyone who needs us, caring for our patients, as well as those important to them, providing physical, medical and emotional support through our services. Anyone can also access ourHelp Hub, full of information, advice and guidance, including direct contact with our team.
Its not just at the end of life that Hospice in the Weald can help. We want to ensure that anyone affected by a terminal illness; not just patients, but also those important to them, can access the support they need when they need it. Whether this means a family member or friend, our Services will provide support to anyone important to a patient. We provide care which is completely tailored to each person as an individual, to help our patients make decisions that are right for them and their loved ones.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Always
uphold professionalism, in accordance with Hospice in the Weald values and the
NMC Code of Conduct, HCPC Standards.
Actively
engage in personal and professional development through the Hospice Annual
Review process, continuously updating knowledge, skills, and applying learning
to practice.
Demonstrate
competence in the use of information and communication technology relevant to the role.
Recognise
and respond to the evolving need for flexible, 24/7 working patterns to support
patient care.
Consistently
strive for excellence in all aspects of clinical education and practice.
Maintain
accurate records, including training attendance and participation, in line with
organisational requirements.
Exercise
sound judgement in knowing when to work independently and when to seek advice
or escalate concerns.
Undertake any other duties reasonably requested to
support the delivery of high-quality care and education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Always
uphold professionalism, in accordance with Hospice in the Weald values and the
NMC Code of Conduct, HCPC Standards.
Actively
engage in personal and professional development through the Hospice Annual
Review process, continuously updating knowledge, skills, and applying learning
to practice.
Demonstrate
competence in the use of information and communication technology relevant to the role.
Recognise
and respond to the evolving need for flexible, 24/7 working patterns to support
patient care.
Consistently
strive for excellence in all aspects of clinical education and practice.
Maintain
accurate records, including training attendance and participation, in line with
organisational requirements.
Exercise
sound judgement in knowing when to work independently and when to seek advice
or escalate concerns.
Undertake any other duties reasonably requested to
support the delivery of high-quality care and education.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
- Proven experience in designing and delivering clinical education programmes, ideally within palliative or end of life care settings.
- Experience in developing and implementing competency frameworks to support clinical practice and workforce development.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and evidence-based teaching methodologies.
- Previous experience mentoring or supervising staff and students in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge of current infection prevention and control standards, with experience in leading or supporting IPC initiatives.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional e.g. Nurse or Paramedic
- Degree in health-related subject.
- Postgraduate qualification in education, clinical teaching, or a relevant field and/or a mentoring qualification.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- IPC link practitioner qualification or willing to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
- Proven experience in designing and delivering clinical education programmes, ideally within palliative or end of life care settings.
- Experience in developing and implementing competency frameworks to support clinical practice and workforce development.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and evidence-based teaching methodologies.
- Previous experience mentoring or supervising staff and students in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge of current infection prevention and control standards, with experience in leading or supporting IPC initiatives.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional e.g. Nurse or Paramedic
- Degree in health-related subject.
- Postgraduate qualification in education, clinical teaching, or a relevant field and/or a mentoring qualification.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- IPC link practitioner qualification or willing to undertake
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
