Job summary
Please apply for this role via Princess Alice Hospice website - www.pah.org.uk
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate health or
social care professional with an interest in education to join our Education
and Research team as a Trainee Lecturer.
Working under supervision, you will support
the delivery of evidencebased palliative and end of life
care education for hospice staff, volunteers, learners and partner
organisations. You will be based at the hospice, with opportunities to teach
both inhouse and alongside partner organisations in community settings. Occasional evening work may be required.
This is a developmental role, offering a
structured programme of professional, educational and academic development to
support your progression towards a substantive Lecturer role. You will gain
handson experience delivering education using a variety of teaching
methods, including facetoface, virtual and blended
learning approaches. As your experience grows, you will contribute to the
development of learning resources, education evaluation and continuous
improvement activity.
This role would suit someone keen to build a
career in education, combining teaching experience with supervision, training
and reflective practice in a supportive and valuesled environment.
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered health or social
care professional, or educated to degree level, with experience of working in a
clinical or care environment and a developing interest in education and
training. Experience of end of life care teaching or training including
within community settings would be particularly valuable.
We welcome applications from professionals
across a range of clinical backgrounds, including nurses, paramedics and
therapists.
You will be motivated to support learners,
keen to develop your teaching skills, and willing to undertake a formal
teaching qualification as part of your development. Youll be organised and
enthusiastic, with strong communication skills, confidence using IT systems,
and a collaborative, compassionate and valuesled approach.
If you share our commitment to delivering compassionate,
highquality care and education, we would love to hear from you!
This role is equivalent to AfC
Band 6 - £41K - £50K per annum full time. We also welcome applications from
more experience candidates on a salary equivalent to AfC Band 7 - £51K - £58K
per annum full time.
About us
Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting
people in life, death and grief. Were dedicated to working closely with
individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston
and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, ensuring more people can access highquality,
compassionate end of life care when they need it most.
About our Education and Research
Team
Our Education and Research team plays a vital
role in sharing skills, knowledge and expertise in palliative and end of life
care across the hospice and wider healthcare community.
We are a friendly, supportive and
collaborative team, passionate about evidence based practice and inclusive
learning. Much of our work takes place outside the hospice, supporting
colleagues and partner organisations in community and care settings. We
actively encourage professional development, reflective practice and
innovation, creating an environment where people can grow as educators while
staying connected to high quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education
- Works under the supervision of the Head of
Education to support all aspects of educational provision within the Hospice.
- Contributes to the delivery of specialist
palliative and end of life care education across clinical and academic
settings.
- Supports the development of learning resources
aligned to contemporary clinical education approaches, including blended
learning, digital learning platforms, simulation, and reflective practice.
- Works collaboratively with clinical teams,
educators, and partner organisations to promote interprofessional learning.
- Assists in the creation of a positive and
inclusive learning environment that reflects current principles of adult
learning, equality, diversity and inclusion, and learner-centred education.
- Participates in the planning and delivery of
education and professional development programmes, gradually increasing
responsibility as competencies are achieved.
- Supports the delivery of clinical supervision,
mentorship, and reflective learning opportunities in collaboration with senior
educators.
- Assists in the delivery of communication skills
education using a range of teaching methods, including face-to-face, virtual,
and simulation-based approaches.
- Contributes to educational evaluation, audit,
and quality improvement activities to enhance the learner experience.
- Actively engages in education-related research,
service evaluation, and scholarship relevant to palliative and end of life care
and clinical education.
Professional Development
- Maintains registration with the appropriate
professional regulatory body (where applicable).
- Actively undertakes a structured programme of
development towards a Lecturer role, including completion of a teaching
qualification or recognised educator development pathway.
- Develops competence in contemporary clinical
education methods, including digital learning technologies, assessment for
learning, and educational evaluation.
- Engages in supervision, appraisal, and
reflective practice to support professional growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education
- Works under the supervision of the Head of
Education to support all aspects of educational provision within the Hospice.
- Contributes to the delivery of specialist
palliative and end of life care education across clinical and academic
settings.
- Supports the development of learning resources
aligned to contemporary clinical education approaches, including blended
learning, digital learning platforms, simulation, and reflective practice.
- Works collaboratively with clinical teams,
educators, and partner organisations to promote interprofessional learning.
- Assists in the creation of a positive and
inclusive learning environment that reflects current principles of adult
learning, equality, diversity and inclusion, and learner-centred education.
- Participates in the planning and delivery of
education and professional development programmes, gradually increasing
responsibility as competencies are achieved.
- Supports the delivery of clinical supervision,
mentorship, and reflective learning opportunities in collaboration with senior
educators.
- Assists in the delivery of communication skills
education using a range of teaching methods, including face-to-face, virtual,
and simulation-based approaches.
- Contributes to educational evaluation, audit,
and quality improvement activities to enhance the learner experience.
- Actively engages in education-related research,
service evaluation, and scholarship relevant to palliative and end of life care
and clinical education.
Professional Development
- Maintains registration with the appropriate
professional regulatory body (where applicable).
- Actively undertakes a structured programme of
development towards a Lecturer role, including completion of a teaching
qualification or recognised educator development pathway.
- Develops competence in contemporary clinical
education methods, including digital learning technologies, assessment for
learning, and educational evaluation.
- Engages in supervision, appraisal, and
reflective practice to support professional growth.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or care environment with people with life-limiting illness or complex needs
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary or multi-professional teams
- Experience of supporting learners, students, or junior staff (e.g. mentorship, preceptorship, supervision)
- Awareness of a range of learning and teaching methods, including face-to-face and digital learning
- Experience of reflective practice
- Interest in education, training, or workforce development
- Willingness to contribute to education programmes and service improvement initiatives
Particular skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to engage and motivate learners
- Developing confidence in presenting information to individuals and groups
- Willingness to adopt innovative approaches to learning and teaching
- Good IT and digital skills, including use of online learning platforms
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and respond positively to feedback
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered health or social care professional (where applicable)
- Willingness to undertake and complete a formal teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Interest in palliative and/or end of life care (qualification desirable but not essential)
Personal qualities and other requirements
Essential
- Commitment to learning, self-development, and progressing to a Lecturer role
- Reflective and open to supervision and development
- Compassionate and values-led approach to education and practice
- Flexible and adaptable working style
- Ability to manage competing priorities with support
- Self-motivated and professionally curious
- Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or care environment with people with life-limiting illness or complex needs
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary or multi-professional teams
- Experience of supporting learners, students, or junior staff (e.g. mentorship, preceptorship, supervision)
- Awareness of a range of learning and teaching methods, including face-to-face and digital learning
- Experience of reflective practice
- Interest in education, training, or workforce development
- Willingness to contribute to education programmes and service improvement initiatives
Particular skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to engage and motivate learners
- Developing confidence in presenting information to individuals and groups
- Willingness to adopt innovative approaches to learning and teaching
- Good IT and digital skills, including use of online learning platforms
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and respond positively to feedback
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered health or social care professional (where applicable)
- Willingness to undertake and complete a formal teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Interest in palliative and/or end of life care (qualification desirable but not essential)
Personal qualities and other requirements
Essential
- Commitment to learning, self-development, and progressing to a Lecturer role
- Reflective and open to supervision and development
- Compassionate and values-led approach to education and practice
- Flexible and adaptable working style
- Ability to manage competing priorities with support
- Self-motivated and professionally curious
- Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice
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).
