Job Description

Clinical Practice Educator

Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year

Salary

40,145.38 Full Time Equivalent

Hours

20 hours per week (actual salary 21,410.87)

Responsible to

Ward Manager

Accountable to

Director of Clinical Services

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.

However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans will modernise and expand our existing facilities to transform the environment in which we care for our patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us. In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital appeal, the Big Build Appeal, to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality.

Job Summary

The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support clinical excellence, compliance, and professional development among hospice staff. This role ensures that clinical staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care consistent with hospice philosophy, regulatory standards, and organisational policies.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required

Education

Registered General Nurse Adult

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of clinical hospice or palliative care experience

Previous experience in staff education, training, or leadership preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Education & Training

Develop, coordinate, and facilitate orientation and ongoing education for all clinical hospice staff

Assess staff learning needs and develop individualised or group education plans. Plan and deliver training sessions to all levels of clinical staff

Provide instruction on hospice philosophy, clinical skills, symptom management, palliative care principles, documentation, and compliance requirements

Maintain educational materials, competency checklists, and training records in accordance with organisational and regulatory standards

Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff in the hospice

Coordinate and supervise student placements

Professional Development

Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Support staff in maintaining professional qualifications

Participate in professional organisational and educational updates in order to ensure up to date educational and clinical skills

Active involvement in staff inductions, supporting appraisal, revalidation, preceptorship and continuing professional development (CPD) and lead on specific education projects

Overgate General Duties and Responsibilities

All employees must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

All employees must undertake relevant mandatory training.

All employees must comply with all Hospice policies and procedures and always maintain strict confidentiality within the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulations.

All employees must adhere to the Hospice's Standards of Behaviour Framework and Values in all aspects of their work.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate.

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All employees should perform their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing equality, diversity and inclusion. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunity, to promote inclusion, eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospice's Equal Opportunities Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

First level registration RGN

Education to degree level

Desirable

Recognised teaching and assessing skills or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

Excellent management and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Work efficiently

Confident and able to arrange own time

Planning, delivery and evaluation of education and training

Palliative care experience

Skills & Ability

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to be sensitive and empathetic

Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge of Microsoft application (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)

Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision

Desirable

Ability to work in a team which includes volunteers

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to deal with conflicting demands and pressures

Team player who earns the trust and respect of colleagues

Positive professional approach and image

Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice

Emotionally Resilient

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent telephone manner

Good timekeeping

Understanding of, and empathy with, Hospice environment

A full valid driving licence and access to a car with business insurance

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 21,410.87 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance
Work Location: In person