Hospice in the Weald

Clinical Practice Educator, IPC Link Practitioner

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

About the Role (Job summary)

This dual-role position is pivotal in shaping the future of hospice care through high-quality clinical education and robust infection prevention practices. You will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of tailored clinical education programmes, ensuring our multidisciplinary team is supported, skilled, and confident in delivering outstanding care.

As the IPC Link Practitioner, you will oversee infection prevention strategies across the organisation, working closely with our external consultancy partner, Infection Prevention Solutions (IPS), to ensure compliance with national standards and internal policies.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Education:

Develop and deliver engaging, patient-centred clinical education programmes.
Lead the implementation of competency frameworks to support professional development.
Conduct training needs analysis in collaboration with the Governance Team and Learning & Development Manager.
Mentor and guide staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.
Promote evidence-based approaches and disseminate best practice across the organisation.

Infection Prevention & Control:

Oversee the IPC programme across all hospice sites.
Provide specialist input in infection identification, prevention, and control.
Lead and support a network of IPC Champions, facilitating training and updates.
Monitor infection control practices, conduct audits, and contribute to improvement plans.
Act as a key point of contact for IPC queries and support management in clinical decision-making.
Monitor staff compliance with IPC policies and initiate actions to uphold standards.

We are seeking a qualified healthcare professional with experience in both clinical education and infection prevention. Someone with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, patient-centred approach. A passion for palliative care and continuous improvement is essential.If youre motivated by making a meaningful impact and helping shape high-quality, compassionate care, wed love to hear from you.

About us

Our staff and volunteers are crucial in delivering outstanding Hospice palliative care. We are proud to be supported by over 1,000 volunteers across our Services and Departments, including our shops.

For more information, please contact Caroline Betts: Caroline.Betts@hospiceintheweald.org.uk

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,420 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0016-25-0014

Job locations

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)Fulfil the role of IPC Link Practitioner cross site:

Oversee the Infection Prevention Control programme across the organisation, ensuring compliance with national standards and hospice policies.

To provide specialist input in the identification, prevention, monitoring and control of infection within the Hospice, under guidance from the contracted IPC Consultancy, Infection Prevention Solutions (IPS).

Lead and support a network of Infection Prevention and Control Champions, providing guidance and facilitating training, and regular updates, provided by IPS.

Monitor infection control practices, conduct audits, and contribute to the development of action plans to address areas for improvement.

Act as a point of contact for infection prevention queries and support management when required e.g. source isolation.

To monitor staff compliance with infection prevention and control policies initiating appropriate actions to enable all grades and disciplines of staff to prevent and control infection.

Act as a specialist adviser, resource and role model to all staff, clinical and non-clinical on issues relating to infection prevention and control.

The role includes the coordination of local training and auditing as well as working as an advocate for IPC.

Training and Development

To complete the IPC Link Practitioner Training and attend annual refresher training as advised by IPS.

Undertake Mandatory Training as required by Hospice in the Weald and participate in additional required training and development activities.

Take an active role in identifying gaps in knowledge and skills and how to address these.

Take responsibility for setting own goals and achieving them.

General Responsibilities

Always uphold professionalism, in accordance with Hospice in the Weald values and the NMC Code of Conduct/HCPC Standards.

Actively engage in personal and professional development through the Hospice Annual Review process, continuously updating knowledge, skills, and applying learning to practice.

Demonstrate competence in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) relevant to the role.

Recognise and respond to the evolving need for flexible, 24/7 working patterns to support patient care.

Consistently strive for excellence in all aspects of clinical education and practice.

Maintain accurate records, including training attendance and participation, in line with organisational requirements.

Exercise sound judgement in knowing when to work independently and when to seek advice or escalate concerns.

Undertake any other duties reasonably requested to support the delivery of high-quality care and education.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER AND ACCORDING TO FUTURE CHANGES/DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SERVICE.