Clinical Practice Educator (Inpatient Services)

We are currently in the process of reopening bed capacity within our Inpatient Services unit and seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Practice Educator to join our dedicated inpatient hospice team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of our clinical workforce, supporting staff to deliver outstanding specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

As Clinical Practice Educator, you will lead, facilitate and evaluate learning and development opportunities for registered nurses, healthcare assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team. Working closely with clinical leaders, you will identify learning needs, support competency development, facilitate induction programmes, and promote a culture of continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

The successful candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with a passion for education, mentorship and supporting others to achieve their potential. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience in teaching and assessment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

This is a great opportunity to work within a compassionate and supportive hospice environment where education, innovation and excellence in patient care are valued. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce and ensuring the highest standards of care for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

This role is predominantly weekdays with the occasional evening and weekend, dependant on training need of the workforce.

We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to the NHS Pension Scheme (if eligible), a Blue Light Discount Card, and much more.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Fitzpatrick-Burke IPS Manager via e.fitzpatrick-burke@thameshospice.org.uk

The closing date 23rd November with interview date 4th December.