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Clinical Education & Professional Development Lead
Hours: 30 hours per weekLocation: OxfordSalary: HDH Band 7 £51,370 - £58,628 per annum (pro rata)Closing date: 16th August 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical educator to join our expanding clinical professional development team working 30 hours per week.
We are looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about education, professional development and paediatric palliative care. You will have experience in clinical education, running high-quality training programmes for clinical staff, and in overseeing student placements.
We are widening our student nursing placement offer and the post holder will take a lead role in the development, coordination and quality assurance of our student placements. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure students receive outstanding placement opportunities.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job Working as part of the Helen and Douglas House Clinical Professional Development Team the post holder will promote a positive culture of learning and development across the service to prioritise and promote high-quality care. Working closely with the Head of Education and Research the postholder will lead on implementing a quality assured training programme across the service and externally to local stakeholders. They will assist in ensuring the learning and development strategy of the organisation and operational goals are implemented and met. The postholder will be part of developing, delivering and evaluating education alongside a continuous needs analysis and participate in the development and review of policies and procedures as appropriate. They will maintain their own clinical knowledge, competence, and skills by regularly working in clinical practice.
About us Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Please contact [email protected] if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To act as the named lead for the learning environment for nurses, nursing associates and allied health professionals, collaborating alongside other members of the clinical professional development team, leading a programme that promotes positive and supportive student placements and liaising with university partners to promote and educate students about childrens palliative care.To co-ordinate a comprehensive simulation training programme for clinical staff, including training others in running simulations, overseeing all equipment and organising the programme.To lead on the HDH Palliative Care Foundation Programme, aligning the programme with national standards and seeking opportunities to develop external training and education.To lead on the preceptorship programme ensuring newly registered healthcare staff have the right guidance, training and support.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered childrens nurse/AHP. Mentorship or student supervisor/assessor training
Desirable
PGcert in education or willing to undertake Simulation training
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering training in a clinical setting Experience in the role of the practice supervision/assessor Ability to develop, write and implement competency documents Experience of ensuring that training and educational opportunities are inclusive and sustainable. Experience in delivering training on a one to one basis and in groups. Experience in managing student placements and working closely with HEIs.
Desirable
Experience of developing and evaluating training programmes Experience of working with children with complex and life limiting conditions, palliative and EOL care.
Additional Criteria Essential
Knowledge of quality assurance processes Teaching and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Evidence of advanced communication skills including proven ability in conflict management. Good organisational and administration skills, including IT skills. Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice Demonstrate ability to place patient and family at centre of care. Evidence of continual professional development and education Knowledge of Professional accountability issues and scope of professional practice Knowledge of the care needs of children with life limiting conditions Knowledge of safeguarding. Health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population Enthusiastic and highly self-motivated person. A team player with the ability to use own initiative Able to work within and uphold our the values of the organisation A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity. A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Current, full driving licence Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings Good IT skills
Desirable
Writing of policy and procedures Leadership experience Knowledge and understanding of learning styles and the needs of adult learners
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 Helen & Douglas House
Address 14a Magdalen Road
Oxfrord
Oxfordshire
OX4 1RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)