Job Description

Salary: 35,500 pro rata per annum (actual annual salary 6,626)


Hours: 7 hours per week


Location: Milton Keynes


Closing Date: 18 July 2025


About the role

Join Our Passionate Team at Willen Hospice

Are you a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with a passion for education and palliative care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Practice Development Team on a part-time basis at Willen Hospice, the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area.



This unique and rewarding role is perfect for a qualified health professional looking to develop their career in education, clinical quality, and service improvement--while maintaining hands-on clinical practice.

What you'll do:

? Deliver and support high-quality, evidence-based education and training across clinical teams.



? Work alongside staff in clinical environments to assess practice and maintain care standards.



? Provide face-to-face clinical care to patients and their families.



? Drive compliance, safety, and sustainability initiatives



? Support clinical projects and quality improvement initiatives.

What you'll need:

Be a qualified RN or AHP with current registration and practical clinical experience.

Have a strong interest in palliative and end-of-life care.

Have effective organisational and communication skills.

Have confidence in engaging with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Have a desire to develop teaching and education delivery skills.

Have knowledge of audit processes and evidence-based practice is desirable.

Who we are:

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient's needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to enhance their career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In return for your skills you can expect


A role with purpose - be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.



Supportive and caring environment - work with passionate colleagues.





Great benefits package - including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.



Perks and extras - free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.