Job summary
Are you passionate about improving end of life
care through education and partner collaboration? Do you thrive on building
meaningful partnerships across health and social care?
The End of Life Partnership is looking for a dynamic and visionary
Education Lead for Partnership Engagement & Collaboration to join our
charitable organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality end of life
education, learning and development.
If this role is new to you, coaching and mentorship
will be provided as you develop the combination of skills required for the
role. However, a positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and enthusiasm
are essential.
What We Offer
- A supportive, mission-driven environment where your
work makes a real difference
- Opportunities for personal and professional
development
- Flexible working policy supporting work life balance
- The chance to lead meaningful collaborations that
transforms care at the end of life
About youWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced
professional who is:
- A skilled relationship builder, confident in
engaging a wide range of partners
- Experience of end of life care, with a strong understanding
of the health and social care landscape
- Experienced in strategic working, project
leadership, and system-level working
- Passionate about person-centred care and improving
outcomes through education
- An excellent communicator, able to influence,
inspire, and collaborate effectively
Main duties of the job
This is a
unique opportunity to lead partnership engagement and collaborations in
education across health, social and voluntary care sectors. Working with key
stakeholders in NHS trusts, hospices, local authorities, care providers, and
community organisations, you will champion integrated, sustainable and
impactful approaches to end of life
education, learning and development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and sustaining partnerships and collaborations across sectors
to maximise the reach and impact of our education programmes
- Leading collaborative initiatives that support system-wide learning and
improvement.
- Influencing education strategies at regional and national levels to
ensure alignment with best practices in end of life care.
- Representing the organisation in multi-agency forums and networks.
- Delivery of specialist education programmes, including advanced
communication skills training and leadership courses.
- Supporting the design and delivery of innovative education models that
respond to the evolving needs of the workforce.
About us
EOLP is a
charity whose mission is to educate, innovate and collaborate so
that people are empowered to care with confidence and compassion at end of
life.
We are
looking for an Education Lead for Partnership Engagement and Collaboration to
join our team who shares our organisational values:
Compassionate:
We demonstrate kindness,
consideration and thoughtfulness to others and all those we work with
Confident: We
have the courage to take risk and believe that change is possible
Honest: We
act with integrity and fairness in all that we do
Positive:
We have the enthusiasm and energy to solve seemingly unsolvable problems and
the creativity to implement innovative solutions
Professional: We uphold high standards of job performance, ethical behaviour and
accept personal accountability for our own acts and omissions
At EOLP we
work closely with partners and providers of palliative and end of life care to
promote the palliative care approach and facilitate the development of best
practice and education across a broad spectrum of care settings to enhance the
experience of end of life.
EOLP is an
equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from
suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,
age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, religion or
belief.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary / Overall Purpose
The overarching purpose of this role is to transform, improve, and positively influence the experience of dying, death, and loss through education and learning. This is achieved by:
- Jointly lead and be responsible for managing and coordinating the work of a designated education and facilitation team to support the delivery of EOLPs strategic goals and outcome measures.
- Through education, innovation and collaboration, champion partner engagement approaches that positively impact the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care
- Jointly leadthe design, delivery, application, and evaluation of a diverse range of blended and tailored learning and educational opportunities that reflect the needs of stakeholders involved in palliative and end-of-life care.
- Lead, negotiate, and monitor education team performance against partner contracts and commissioned work
- Promote and support the use of digital technology to enhance learning opportunities and experiences, ensuring the accessibility of EOLP education for a diverse range of learners
- Analyse and facilitate a system-wide response to emerging palliative and end of life care learning and development issues.
Leadership and Coordination
- Contribute to EOLPs strategic development, providing steer and direction concerning education, learning, and development
- Represent EOLPs education offer and educational standards at regional, and national levels, building influence and collaboration.
- Act as a central link between education, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and aligned action.
- Coordinate joint planning, delivery, and review of partnership-led education initiatives.
- Monitor educational quality and performance outcomes, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Support team cohesion and productivity, helping resolve challenges and fostering a supportive learning culture.
- Contribute to and critically appraise policy and operational practice internally and externally through active collaboration and influencing to enhance professional development and education.
- Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Escalate identified risks and barriers promptly, exploring and offering mitigations and solutions accordingly
- Chair and lead partnership, programme, and project meetings related to education and professional development
- Ensure educational activities align with national and regional policy and guidelines.
- Coordinate co-produced educational programmes that reflect the needs and strengths of multiple partners.
- Deputise for the Director or Partnerships and Professional Development as appropriate.
- Provide cover for the Education Lead for Professional Development and Quality
Team Leadership and Management:
- Promote ongoing professional development and skills growth within the education team
- Coach and mentor education team members to empower team members in their professional growth and performance
- Ensure team members have regular appraisals in line with organisational policy to support them in achieving agreed outcomes and their potential.
- Identify and manage development needs and performance issues within your team, in line with individual and team work plans and the appraisal process
- Promote the continuing development and professional skills of the team
- Allocate and supervise tasks within the education team to ensure workload is managed effectively
- Motivate team members so that they meet deadlines, work productively, and resolve any work issues effectively.
- Provide a dynamic link between the Education Lead for Professional Development and Quality, your team, other teams within EOLP, and the Leadership Management Team (LMT), disseminating information in a timely manner
- In conjunction with your line manager and the Education Lead for Professional Development and Quality, prioritise, delegate, supervise, and monitor individual workloads, matching the best-suited team member to tasks and projects
- Coordinate, develop, and lead programme/project team meetings when appropriate.
Palliative and End of Life Care Expertise and Best Practice:
- Lead and advise on educational strategies that enable staff to deliver excellence in palliative and end-of-life care, influencing and facilitating the development of best practice in education across a broad spectrum of community and care settings.
- Analyse and facilitate a system-wide response to emerging palliative and end of life care learning and development needs.
- Embed a culture of learning and improvement that enhances the quality of palliative and end-of-life experiences
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other palliative care providers in the development of palliative care education programmes.
- Utilise and develop the skills of external partners who have an interest and commitment to teaching others.
- Facilitate and encourage lifelong learning, respecting and valuing the uniqueness of individuals and their learning styles.
Professional Development and Quality
- Initiate, design, monitor, and coordinate projects, education, and programmes of work
- Ensure quality assurance processes are embedded in programme design and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure learning aligns with care standards and clinical quality indicators.
- Promote reflective practice and learning across all roles and care settings
- Contribute to internal and external audits of education and quality practices
- Support data gathering and insight-sharing to inform continuous improvement
- Design and deliver structured professional development pathways for individuals at all levels of care delivery.
Partner Engagement and Collaboration
- Foster the development and maintenance of collaborative partnerships in education aligned with EOLPs strategic goals.
- Proactively identify and cultivate partnerships that advance the quality and reach of end-of-life education.
- Build strong working relationships with partner organisations, fostering a culture of co-design, shared learning, and innovation.
- Deliver a coordinated and impactful approach to learning and development across geographic and organisational boundaries.
- Promote best practice in palliative and end-of-life care through partner engagement and cross-sector collaboration.
- Embed stakeholder content into education programmes to ensure relevance and impact
- Contribute to the achievement of organisational goals and impact through effective partnership-led education.
- Act as a lead contact, advisor, and developer for EOLP educational partnerships
- Demonstrate a flexibility to work across different geographical areas in response to commissioned work and the needs of EOLPs stakeholders
- Lead external engagement activities to gather insights that inform education strategy.
- Serve as an ambassador for EOLP's collaborative values and education initiatives.
Financial Management:
- Support the Director of Partnerships and Organisational Development in setting, managing, and monitoring the budget for your areas of responsibility.
- Ensure the effective and efficient management of physical and electronic resources, actively promoting and demonstrating cost-consciousness in your team.
- Support the allocation, management, and monitoring of areas of work to maximise cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
- Ensure costings are accurate and underpinned by sound business principles as agreed with your line manager.
- Support and actively seek to identify and secure sources of funding, within agreed targets, to support projects and running costs of EOLP in order to achieve its outcomes.
Innovation and Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for joint working with colleagues and stakeholder to promote learning, models of best practice and education, knowledge transfer, and innovation.
- Foster the development and use of IT systems and digital skills to promote effective learning, coordination, and the dissemination of good practice.
- Identify innovative approaches in response to the changing needs of practice and stakeholders
- Critically evaluate, analyse, and apply knowledge of local and national policy to EOLP and your work projects, suggesting and implementing changes with agreement of your line manager.
- Disseminate, share, and publish evidence of impact, learning, and models of good practice and education.
- Identify and utilise innovative approaches to palliative care education.
General Responsibilities and Compliance:
- Contribute to and support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols as appropriate.
- Promote equality of access and opportunity in all aspects of the work
- Take all reasonable steps to promote a safe and healthy working environment free from discrimination
- Comply with the EOLP policy on confidentiality and the General Data Protection Regulations relating to information held
- Respect the confidentiality and privacy of clients and staff at all times
- Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare, and safety issues, reporting any accidents or faults in line with EOLP policies
- Participate in personal training, development, appraisal, and attend all relevant training courses as required
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young adults, and adults at risk with care or support needs, understanding personal responsibility, engaging with staff training and supervision, and promoting multi-agency working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary / Overall Purpose
The overarching purpose of this role is to transform, improve, and positively influence the experience of dying, death, and loss through education and learning. This is achieved by:
- Jointly lead and be responsible for managing and coordinating the work of a designated education and facilitation team to support the delivery of EOLPs strategic goals and outcome measures.
- Through education, innovation and collaboration, champion partner engagement approaches that positively impact the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care
- Jointly leadthe design, delivery, application, and evaluation of a diverse range of blended and tailored learning and educational opportunities that reflect the needs of stakeholders involved in palliative and end-of-life care.
- Lead, negotiate, and monitor education team performance against partner contracts and commissioned work
- Promote and support the use of digital technology to enhance learning opportunities and experiences, ensuring the accessibility of EOLP education for a diverse range of learners
- Analyse and facilitate a system-wide response to emerging palliative and end of life care learning and development issues.
Leadership and Coordination
- Contribute to EOLPs strategic development, providing steer and direction concerning education, learning, and development
- Represent EOLPs education offer and educational standards at regional, and national levels, building influence and collaboration.
- Act as a central link between education, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and aligned action.
- Coordinate joint planning, delivery, and review of partnership-led education initiatives.
- Monitor educational quality and performance outcomes, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Support team cohesion and productivity, helping resolve challenges and fostering a supportive learning culture.
- Contribute to and critically appraise policy and operational practice internally and externally through active collaboration and influencing to enhance professional development and education.
- Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Escalate identified risks and barriers promptly, exploring and offering mitigations and solutions accordingly
- Chair and lead partnership, programme, and project meetings related to education and professional development
- Ensure educational activities align with national and regional policy and guidelines.
- Coordinate co-produced educational programmes that reflect the needs and strengths of multiple partners.
- Deputise for the Director or Partnerships and Professional Development as appropriate.
- Provide cover for the Education Lead for Professional Development and Quality
Team Leadership and Management:
- Promote ongoing professional development and skills growth within the education team
- Coach and mentor education team members to empower team members in their professional growth and performance
- Ensure team members have regular appraisals in line with organisational policy to support them in achieving agreed outcomes and their potential.
- Identify and manage development needs and performance issues within your team, in line with individual and team work plans and the appraisal process
- Promote the continuing development and professional skills of the team
- Allocate and supervise tasks within the education team to ensure workload is managed effectively
- Motivate team members so that they meet deadlines, work productively, and resolve any work issues effectively.
- Provide a dynamic link between the Education Lead for Professional Development and Quality, your team, other teams within EOLP, and the Leadership Management Team (LMT), disseminating information in a timely manner
- In conjunction with your line manager and the Education Lead for Professional Development and Quality, prioritise, delegate, supervise, and monitor individual workloads, matching the best-suited team member to tasks and projects
- Coordinate, develop, and lead programme/project team meetings when appropriate.
Palliative and End of Life Care Expertise and Best Practice:
- Lead and advise on educational strategies that enable staff to deliver excellence in palliative and end-of-life care, influencing and facilitating the development of best practice in education across a broad spectrum of community and care settings.
- Analyse and facilitate a system-wide response to emerging palliative and end of life care learning and development needs.
- Embed a culture of learning and improvement that enhances the quality of palliative and end-of-life experiences
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other palliative care providers in the development of palliative care education programmes.
- Utilise and develop the skills of external partners who have an interest and commitment to teaching others.
- Facilitate and encourage lifelong learning, respecting and valuing the uniqueness of individuals and their learning styles.
Professional Development and Quality
- Initiate, design, monitor, and coordinate projects, education, and programmes of work
- Ensure quality assurance processes are embedded in programme design and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure learning aligns with care standards and clinical quality indicators.
- Promote reflective practice and learning across all roles and care settings
- Contribute to internal and external audits of education and quality practices
- Support data gathering and insight-sharing to inform continuous improvement
- Design and deliver structured professional development pathways for individuals at all levels of care delivery.
Partner Engagement and Collaboration
- Foster the development and maintenance of collaborative partnerships in education aligned with EOLPs strategic goals.
- Proactively identify and cultivate partnerships that advance the quality and reach of end-of-life education.
- Build strong working relationships with partner organisations, fostering a culture of co-design, shared learning, and innovation.
- Deliver a coordinated and impactful approach to learning and development across geographic and organisational boundaries.
- Promote best practice in palliative and end-of-life care through partner engagement and cross-sector collaboration.
- Embed stakeholder content into education programmes to ensure relevance and impact
- Contribute to the achievement of organisational goals and impact through effective partnership-led education.
- Act as a lead contact, advisor, and developer for EOLP educational partnerships
- Demonstrate a flexibility to work across different geographical areas in response to commissioned work and the needs of EOLPs stakeholders
- Lead external engagement activities to gather insights that inform education strategy.
- Serve as an ambassador for EOLP's collaborative values and education initiatives.
Financial Management:
- Support the Director of Partnerships and Organisational Development in setting, managing, and monitoring the budget for your areas of responsibility.
- Ensure the effective and efficient management of physical and electronic resources, actively promoting and demonstrating cost-consciousness in your team.
- Support the allocation, management, and monitoring of areas of work to maximise cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
- Ensure costings are accurate and underpinned by sound business principles as agreed with your line manager.
- Support and actively seek to identify and secure sources of funding, within agreed targets, to support projects and running costs of EOLP in order to achieve its outcomes.
Innovation and Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for joint working with colleagues and stakeholder to promote learning, models of best practice and education, knowledge transfer, and innovation.
- Foster the development and use of IT systems and digital skills to promote effective learning, coordination, and the dissemination of good practice.
- Identify innovative approaches in response to the changing needs of practice and stakeholders
- Critically evaluate, analyse, and apply knowledge of local and national policy to EOLP and your work projects, suggesting and implementing changes with agreement of your line manager.
- Disseminate, share, and publish evidence of impact, learning, and models of good practice and education.
- Identify and utilise innovative approaches to palliative care education.
General Responsibilities and Compliance:
- Contribute to and support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols as appropriate.
- Promote equality of access and opportunity in all aspects of the work
- Take all reasonable steps to promote a safe and healthy working environment free from discrimination
- Comply with the EOLP policy on confidentiality and the General Data Protection Regulations relating to information held
- Respect the confidentiality and privacy of clients and staff at all times
- Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare, and safety issues, reporting any accidents or faults in line with EOLP policies
- Participate in personal training, development, appraisal, and attend all relevant training courses as required
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young adults, and adults at risk with care or support needs, understanding personal responsibility, engaging with staff training and supervision, and promoting multi-agency working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in health care or equivalent professional qualification in public health or social care fields
- First degree in relevant field
- Recognised qualification in teaching or facilitation of learning or willingness to undertake a post graduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters
- Facilitator of communication skills training
Desirable
- MA Education
- Facilitator of Advanced Communication Skills Training or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post registration knowledge
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
- Expertise and experience in specific specialist areas related to palliative and end of life care
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in palliative and end of life care
- Knowledge of learning and teaching styles
- Knowledge of leadership and partnership working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in health care or equivalent professional qualification in public health or social care fields
- First degree in relevant field
- Recognised qualification in teaching or facilitation of learning or willingness to undertake a post graduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters
- Facilitator of communication skills training
Desirable
- MA Education
- Facilitator of Advanced Communication Skills Training or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post registration knowledge
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
- Expertise and experience in specific specialist areas related to palliative and end of life care
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in palliative and end of life care
- Knowledge of learning and teaching styles
- Knowledge of leadership and partnership working
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).
