Teacher / Practitioner (Developmental Post)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,693.00 to £37,614.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32693.00 - £37614.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Hereford, HR1 4HA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0210-26-0005 |
Summary
Job title: Teacher/Practitioner (Developmental Post ) Spinal Point Range: 13,15,18 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Min 30 Hours per week). Department: Education Location: St Michaels Hospice, Bartestree and other locations as necessary Reports to: Lead Teacher/Practitioner Financial Responsibility: No direct financial responsibilities Job Purpose: To develop and apply the skills required to educate, train, and support both clinical and non-clinical staff. To enhance the quality of palliative and end-of-life care delivery through the promotion of evidence-based practice internally and externally. To actively engage in and successfully complete a structured development programme to support progression to a Teacher Practitioner role. Responsibility Areas: Service Delivery Assist with the delivery of academic and vocational teaching across a range of palliative care topics including assessment of learners. Assist with the identification & support of staff in the clinical setting with their on-going CPD includes internal & external students. Assist with the development of learning materials and facilitation of learning with a wide range of individuals and groups internal and external. Contributes to the effectiveness of work experience programmes Contributes to operation of library & stock renewal Supports with the Leading, management & delivery of functional skills training in line with National Numeracy & BKSB (Health Education England) Assisting Teacher Practitioner with Volunteer librarian (x1) In- house students (TNA / RNDA & others) (x 2-6) Planning Assists with the planning and managing of the annual programme of education. Develops the ability to plan learning and teaching activities linked to service delivery needs. Develops the ability to plan, cost and deliver tailor-made training to a variety of external organisations & individuals Develops the ability to assist with planning individualised induction and on-going training requirements for clinical & non-clinical staff & volunteers Communication Develops the skills to represents the organisation externally e.g. Higher Education, care homes; care agencies, NHS Trusts, wider hospice movement, health and social care education focus groups. Works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure work streams complement each other. Develops & shares evidence-based knowledge and skills internally and externally which may result in influencing and changing practice to achieve desired outcomes Problem Solving and Innovation Develops resources and strategies for promotion of best practice. Develops the skills to respond to internal & external requests for clinical support & advice Ensures learning and teaching is based on appropriate evidence base linked to regulatory frameworks e.g. National Institute for Clinical Effectiveness; Nursing & Midwifery Council; Allied Health Professions Council; General Medical Council; Care Quality Commission. Contributes to the development of new learning programmes Contributes to the development of clinical policies and care plans Education Completion of all mandatory training required for role Commitment to complete a Development Plan personalised to meet the desirable elements outlined below. Person Specification 1) Specialist Knowledge and Experience Essential Professional Nursing Registration with NMC Relevant 1st level degree as minimum qualification Registered Nursing care experience in a clinical care setting for at least 1 year Desirable or willingness to work towards: NVQ Assessor qualification or equivalent Mentoring & Assessor qualification Teaching qualification (Post Graduate Certificate of Education or equivalent) IT Skills across a range of IT Software Philosophies & Principles of Palliative Care - ability to share at a variety of levels. Leadership & Management or Coaching qualification. MSc level qualification in a relevant subject Facilitating Clinical Skills & Simulation Training. Facilitating Advanced Communication Skills. 2) Skills and Behaviours Leadership: motivates & empowers others in order to reach organisational goals. Communication: Speaks confidently and fluently. Holds others attention when speaking. Writes fluently, clearly and concisely. Adapts own communication style to suit others. Persuasiveness: Influences, convinces or impresses others in a way that results in acceptance, agreement or behaviour change. Relating to others: Quickly builds rapport and easily establishes relationships. Relates well to different types of people, listens and gets on with them. Quality Orientation Provides a quality service. Shows awareness of goals and standards. Ensures quality is met. Organisation: Organises own time effectively. Prioritises and prepares in advance. Sets realistic time-scales. 3) Special Conditions This post is conditional to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Requirement to work flexibly to meet needs of the service. Must be willing to travel across the county and beyond as required. Required to work occasional evenings and weekends. Required to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient / care contact Our values What matters to you is whats important to us To ensure we deliver upon this every day, we empower people to work collaboratively to reach thebest possible decisions, realise them in thebest possible wayand at thebest possible time. We value: Knowledge, judgment, and kindness in reaching thebest possible decisions Courage, integrity, and passion in realising those decisions in thebest possible way Honesty, empathy, and determination in doing so at thebest possible time. Living our values influencesthe way we behave. The way we behave informsthe way we do things. The way we do things isthe St Michaels way Equal Opportunities Statement At St Michaels Hospice we are committed to an equal opportunities approach in everything we do. This means that we seek to ensure anyone connected with St Michaels, from patients and families through to donors, supporters, volunteers and staff are treated fairly, appropriately and with dignity and respect.