Head of Clinical Education/Senior Clinical Educator

Job responsibilities

This role is for a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent to lead the Education and Organisational Development team to plan, organise and deliver clinical and non clinical education, training and organisational development across the Hospice, ensuring compliance with national legislation.

You will build strong links with external education providers, broadening the reach of the hospice education and training offer, to support high quality palliative and end of life care and seek to expand our income generating activities by proactively identifying opportunities for education and partnerships to ensure there are sustainable income streams.

You will work in conjunction with the Higher and Further Education Institutions and other establishments to develop, plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate programmes at all academic levels.

You will work in collaboration with senior clinical colleagues to plan and ensure our clinical workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care to our patients.

You will deliver specialist clinical programmes to clinicians at all levels utilising your clinical knowledge and expertise.

Lead and manage the Education and Organisational Development team to deliver high quality training both internally and externally.

Manage the education and organisational development budget effectively.

Deliver specialist clinical training programmes to clinicians at all levels.

Develop and update educational policies to reflect local and national policy

Contribute to Hospice Board and Committees to support the achievement of relevant business plan objectives and organisational strategy.

Work with the Hospice Medical Director, and in collaboration with the Higher Education institutions, to deliver modules and develop learning opportunities for all Hospice colleagues.

Develop relationships with local colleges to build links for partnership working

Support the development of career pathways across the Hospice.

Lead the development of education programmes for staff and volunteers, based on development needs

Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the Hospice.

Explore diverse funding opportunities via grants and bids as required.

Oversee the organisation of placement students across the Hospice.

Lead on the promotion and uptake of apprenticeships across the Hospice.

In conjunction with the clinical educator, develop and deliver clinical competency based training

Work in collaboration with the Corporate Engagement Partners and Clinical Educator to develop various external training packages.

Work with the Medical Director to develop and oversee external courses and conferences to support income generation and education

Represent the hospice at local, regional and national meetings/groups as identified by line manager

Maintain high level clinical skills.

Expand income generating activities to ensure a sustainable income stream.

Lead a peer support quality assurance process to ensure education is developed and delivered to a high standard.

In conjunction with clinical leads, audit the educational programme on an annual basis.

Ensure all programmes of education are culturally sensitive and consider the needs of under served communities

Any other duties commensurate with grade and role as required by the CEO and Directors team.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as an associate clinical nurse specialist/ clinical nurse specialist in palliative care or you can demonstrate equivalent level of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating education and training
• Experience of leadership and management
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of the application of NMC and other professional codes of conduct to practice

Desirable

• Project management experience

Key Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Up-to-date and senior clinical expertise in palliative care
• Teaching, assessment and presentation skills
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team, whilst being able to take initiative
• Ability to influence effectively at all levels
• Ability to be aware of sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and deliver on deadlines
• Ability to respond positively to change
• Ability to deliver face to face training to a large audience

Desirable

• Advanced Word, Excel and Outlook skills

Other

Essential

• An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the Hospices Values as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours.
• Understanding and commitment to the aims of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexibility to support occasional out of standard working hours delivery
• Full valid driving licence/use of own vehicle and able to travel across Central Lancashire, as required
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of teaching to a high level of clinical expertise (or willing to undertake an agreed qualification).
• Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Advanced communication skills
• Palliative Care qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Completion of a train the trainer programme

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).