About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Education Facilitator to join our clinical team at Haven House on a one-year fixed-term contract from September 2026. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys hands-on clinical practice and is passionate about supporting the development of others through education, training and practice development.
You will work a mixture of clinical shifts and protected education shifts, supporting colleagues to develop confidence and competence in caring for children with complex needs. Working alongside the Education and Governance Leads, you will help embed learning from incidents, audits, research and service developments into clinical practice, promoting high standards of care and continuous professional development across the hospice.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver skilled, compassionate care to babies, children and young people with complex health needs, including those requiring non-invasive ventilation, long-term ventilation and parenteral nutrition.
You will provide safe tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, emergency interventions and complex medication administration. You will also support children and families through end-of-life and bereavement care, acting as a calm and confident clinical presence and a role model for best practice and high professional standards.
There will be occasions where you will be required to deliver teaching and training, as well as carry out clinical assessments, within a childs home environment as part of the service provision.
Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you will be expected to participate in the hospice on-call rota.
You will teach, supervise and assess staff in complex clinical skills, adapting your approach to meet different learning needs. You will support new starters, students and developing staff through structured learning plans and competency sign-off processes.
You will develop and deliver education programmes, clinical updates and learning opportunities that support the needs of the service. You will facilitate reflective practice, maintain accurate records of training, competencies and clinical supervision, and ensure all staff have equitable access to learning and development opportunities.
About us
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence, education and governance in a well-established childrens hospice. You will be supported to develop your skills, influence practice and make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families at an incredibly important time in their lives.
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
Retention of your NHS pension (if applicable and subject to meeting NHS criteria) Agenda for Change long service holiday (if applicable) Pension Scheme (employer matching up to 7% if applicable) Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Programme Eye care voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme Interest free season ticket loan Blue Light Card discount scheme Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for the role, please visit our website www.havenhouse.org.uk and download the application and job description and return to [email protected]
Haven House reserves the right to commence the recruitment process before the closing date.
Closing date Thursday 13 August 2026
Interviews will be held on the 24th and 28th of August
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Education Facilitator plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for babies, children, and young people accessing hospice services. This role combines advanced clinical practice with teaching, supervision, and staff development responsibilities. You will be expected to work a mixture of clinical shifts and educator shifts to support the team to consolidate and develop their skills.
You will support the development of the clinical team through structured education, competency assessment, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development. Working closely with Education and Governance Leads, you will promote a culture of continuous learning, helping to translate learning from incidents, audits, research, and service developments into everyday practice to improve patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Provide expert clinical care to BCYP with complex health needs, including those requiring:
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) Long-term ventilation (LTV) Parenteral nutrition (PN) Deliver safe and competent tracheostomy care, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, and emergency interventions.
Administer IV and subcutaneous medications safely and in line with hospice policies.
Demonstrate proficiency in drug administration and complex drug calculations.
Provide compassionate, skilled end-of-life and bereavement care to children and families.
Act as a clinical role model, promoting best practice and maintaining high standards of care.
There will be occasions where you will be required to deliver teaching and training, as well as carry out clinical assessments, within a childs home environment as part of the service provision.
Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you will be expected to participate in the hospice on-call rota.
Education & Training
Teach, supervise, and assess staff competency in complex clinical skills, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. Support new starters, students, and less experienced staff through structured learning plans and competency sign-off processes. Develop and deliver education programmes, workshops, and clinical updates that support service needs. Ensure all staff have equitable access to learning and development opportunities. Maintain accurate records of training, competency assessments, and clinical supervision. Facilitate reflective practice and support staff to identify and achieve their learning and development goals. Quality Improvement & Practice Development
Support the dissemination of learning from incidents, audits, complaints, compliments, and service reviews to promote continuous improvement in practice. Contribute to audit activity from a learning and education perspective, supporting staff to implement and sustain improvements identified through audit findings. Provide educational input into policy development and review processes, ensuring staff are supported to understand and implement changes in practice. Work collaboratively with Education and Governance Leads to identify learning needs arising from service developments, quality improvement initiatives, and emerging evidence. Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous professional development across the hospice. Support the implementation of evidence-based practice and encourage staff engagement with research, quality improvement, and innovation.
Professional Responsibilities
Work flexibly across days, nights, and weekends to support service needs and training requirements.
Demonstrate reliability and consistency, recognising the importance of signoffs, supervision, and clinical oversight.
Maintain own professional development and revalidation requirements.
Uphold hospice values and contribute positively to the multidisciplinary team.
General Requirements
To behave at all times in line with Haven House values and behaviours
To attend staff meetings, training and supervision as required
To uphold privacy, dignity and respect for children, families and colleagues
To actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process.
Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice.
Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Demonstrated ability to teach, supervise, and assess staff in clinical skills. Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. Experience supporting staff through competency frameworks.
Desirable
Teaching or mentorship qualification (e.g., SLiP, Practice Assessor). Experience writing or researching clinical policies. Previous experience in a hospice or community palliative care setting. Experience leading audits or quality improvement projects. Leadership or supervisory experience.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Childrens Nurse (RNC) or Registered Nurse with significant paediatric experience. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Governance and Quality Essential
Understanding of the audit cycle and quality improvement principles. Experience contributing to governance processes (e.g., incidents safeguarding, policy development). Awareness of regulatory frameworks, including CQC requirements.
Personal Qualities Essential
Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise effectively. Flexible to work days, nights, and weekends. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, child centered, and family focused. Commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
Competent and confident in NIV and LTV management Competent and confident in Parenteral nutrition administration Competent and confident in Tracheostomy care Competent and confident in Gastrostomy and jejunostomy care Competent and confident in IV and subcutaneous medication administration Proficient in drug administration and complex calculations. Experience in end of life and palliative care for children and young people. Ability to work autonomously and make safe clinical decisions.
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).
Employer details Employer name Haven House Children’s Hospice
Address The White House
Woodford Green
Essex
IG8 9LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.havenhouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)