Job summary
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated
care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We
are a high performing organisation with a track record of success and have been
rated as Outstanding by the CQC for our Palliative and End of Life Care.
This Band 7 post offers an
exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Nurse to work as
an Educator in Palliative and End of Life Care across CDDFT.
This post is required to
cover Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00.
The successful candidate
will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, have excellent
communication skills and extensive working knowledge of Palliative care and
passion for developing practice in End of life care.
Demonstrable specialist
experience, underpinned through theory to lead and facilitate the delivery of
high quality training and education.
You must also be able to
work on your own initiative, have strong organisational skills and be able to
work to deadlines.
Work
confidently alone and collaboratively as part of a team. Building effective
relationships with peers colleagues and stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The
candidate will need to be able demonstrate a passion for developing people to
meet the service needs; to be able to confidently deliver an established
educational programme, lead/support educational discussion, planning across the
training calendar, prep the sessions and liase with the Training and
development department. Be able to support learners in their current practice
and be flexible to enact new ways of working/learning and embedding practice.
Support the Palliative Care
Consultants across CDDFT, the wider workforce and stakeholders.
You must also be able to
work on your own initiative, you will need to demonstrate excellent
communication, give and receive feedback constructively, skilled in facilitation
and organisation.
Lead by action and inspire
others acting as a role model.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
candidate will be able to confidently deliver an established educational
programme, lead/support educational discussion, planning across the training
calendar, prepare the sessions and liasing with the training and development
department. Be able to support learners acting as a role model in their current
practice and be flexible to enact new ways of working/learning and embedding
practice.
You must also be able to
work on your own initiative, you will need to demonstrate excellent
communication, facilitation, organisation and leadership skills.
Promote excellence and
contribute to programme reviews, audit and share the necessary outcomes and
support the implementation of findings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
candidate will be able to confidently deliver an established educational
programme, lead/support educational discussion, planning across the training
calendar, prepare the sessions and liasing with the training and development
department. Be able to support learners acting as a role model in their current
practice and be flexible to enact new ways of working/learning and embedding
practice.
You must also be able to
work on your own initiative, you will need to demonstrate excellent
communication, facilitation, organisation and leadership skills.
Promote excellence and
contribute to programme reviews, audit and share the necessary outcomes and
support the implementation of findings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of Palliative Care Pain and Symptom control management
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent)
- Evidence of Masters level learning or willing to work towards.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in Palliative care.
- Post registration qualification in cancer nursing.
- Understanding of audit methodologies
- Advanced communication skills/willing to undertake
- Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations
- Awareness of current political and organisational climate
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Statutory Registration
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration in depth experience, in cancer, palliative care or relevant speciality
- Experience of multi professional working
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of teaching, delivering education using a variety of teaching strategies.
Desirable
- Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
- Experience of audit, research, practice development and service development at a senior level.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and confident teaching / presentation skills
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in palliative and end of life care
- Interpreting evidence to influence and challenge professionals to develop and provide high quality palliative
- and end of life care in generalist and specialist settings
- Able to lead, plan and support research and audit
- Expert knowledge of national and regional policies influencing palliative care services
- Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations
- Awareness of current political and organisational climate
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing at all levels of understanding
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team
- Evidence of influencing negotiation and facilitation skills
- Organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to respond sensitively to situations of conflict
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Well developed IT skills
- Ability to obtain and critically evaluate information to enable decision making
- Ability to motivate, inspire and lead
- Ability to deal with difficult and complex situations with
- sensitivity & compassion
- Excellent leadership skills
- Highly developed skills in facilitation and mentorship
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Well presented application
- Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner
- Professionally credible
- Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Self Motivated
- Recognition of own limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of Palliative Care Pain and Symptom control management
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent)
- Evidence of Masters level learning or willing to work towards.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in Palliative care.
- Post registration qualification in cancer nursing.
- Understanding of audit methodologies
- Advanced communication skills/willing to undertake
- Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations
- Awareness of current political and organisational climate
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Statutory Registration
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration in depth experience, in cancer, palliative care or relevant speciality
- Experience of multi professional working
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of teaching, delivering education using a variety of teaching strategies.
Desirable
- Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
- Experience of audit, research, practice development and service development at a senior level.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and confident teaching / presentation skills
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in palliative and end of life care
- Interpreting evidence to influence and challenge professionals to develop and provide high quality palliative
- and end of life care in generalist and specialist settings
- Able to lead, plan and support research and audit
- Expert knowledge of national and regional policies influencing palliative care services
- Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations
- Awareness of current political and organisational climate
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing at all levels of understanding
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team
- Evidence of influencing negotiation and facilitation skills
- Organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to respond sensitively to situations of conflict
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Well developed IT skills
- Ability to obtain and critically evaluate information to enable decision making
- Ability to motivate, inspire and lead
- Ability to deal with difficult and complex situations with
- sensitivity & compassion
- Excellent leadership skills
- Highly developed skills in facilitation and mentorship
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Well presented application
- Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner
- Professionally credible
- Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Self Motivated
- Recognition of own limitations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
