About this role
Job summary
We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community.We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community.
St Michael's Hospice is seeking a Clinical Education and Quality Nurse to drive clinical excellence by combining workforce training, education programs, and quality governance functions. In this vital role, you will design innovative learning initiatives, lead audits and safety frameworks, and act as the Deputy Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer to ensure high standards of person-centred palliative care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to developing and maintaining a highly skilled clinical workforce and a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across the Hospice. The role combines clinical education with quality and governance functions, ensuring that high quality, evidence-based, person-centred care is delivered consistently.
The Clinical Education and Quality Nurse designs and delivers education programmes, supports clinical governance processes, coordinates quality improvement and audit activity and acts as Deputy Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer (Deputy CDAO).
About us
St Michaels Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual.
If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Trina Bilton, Associate Director Clinical Improvement Education and Research, on 01424 445177 ext 142 or 07766 781303.
If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on 01424 457970 or email: [email protected]
Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.
Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached document which is a full job description and Person Specification. This will give you more in depth detail of this role.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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
St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)
Address
St Leonards on Sea
TN38 0LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)