Clinical Nurse Educator
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £21.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Runcorn, WA7 6EP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0020-26-0000 |
Summary
To promote quality patient care through the continued enhancement of the clinical learning environment providing support, educational input and development activities for staff, volunteers, and students. To enhance the delivery of palliative care to external stakeholders. Liaise with clinical departmental leads to understand annual competency training requirements and work with external providers to meet the current and future needs of the Hospice in terms of competence, staff development and professional growth. To develop competency study days and work with digital platforms to maintain competency register of clinical staff., Keep up to date with developments in training relevant to hospice/healthcare/palliative care/end of life, together with new technologies and methodologies in learning and development. Support clinical managers with the annual career conversation process, provide advice on appropriate training opportunities, and signoff of clinical competencies. To develop study days that can be promoted to external stake holders. To support with Mayfly and advanced communication skills courses for the hospice. To create the opportunity to liaise and support nursing and care homes to support the care delivery of palliative patients in the community, teaching within the locality on recognition of the deteriorating patients, the dying process and care after death. Conduct own research and work with other Hospices, the NHS and similar organisations to develop and share best practice to support team and individual learning. Contribute towards the production and promotion of a training calendar of events for staff and volunteers. Design and deliver group & individual training sessions, promoting evidence-based practice and assisting in the development of new and improved practices. Liaise with the Education Team to ensure appropriate and up to date training provision via the Hospice e-learning system. Ensure the standards and values required for learning, development and assessment are embedded and maintained into everyday clinical practice. Work alongside clinical colleagues to gain a thorough insight into the requirements of the roles across the Hospice teams, to support ongoing clinical practice, and enable informed recommendations for clinical training needs. Actively participate in relevant internal and external service meetings as required. Oversee the planning and support processes for newly qualified clinical colleagues and those on placement from university / NHS trusts. Support Hospice senior managers with quality assurance and clinical audit requirements. Support induction and preceptorship process. Ensure accurate and up to date training records are maintained through effective partnership with the head of Education. Generate statistics and reports on learning and development activities as and when required, including course evaluation to inform future planning. Be aware of the need to provide a value for money service, operating within the Education & Training budget, and working with Executive team to ensure the most cost-effective training solutions are sourced.