Clinical Practice Educator Fixed Term Contract 1 Year Job Description Salary £40,145.38 Full Time Equivalent Hours 20 hours per week (actual £21,410.87) Responsible to Ward Manager Accountable to Director of Clinical Services Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness. However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans will modernise and expand our existing facilities to transform the environment in which we care for our patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us. In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital appeal, the Big Build Appeal, to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality. Job Summary The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support clinical excellence, compliance, and professional development among hospice staff. This role ensures that clinical staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care consistent with hospice philosophy, regulatory standards, and organisational policies. Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required Education Registered General Nurse Adult Experience Minimum 35 years of clinical hospice or palliative care experience Previous experience in staff education, training, or leadership Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Education & Training Develop, coordinate, and facilitate orientation and ongoing education for all clinical hospice staff Assess staff learning needs and develop individualised or group education plans. Plan and deliver training sessions to all levels of clinical staff Provide instruction on hospice philosophy, clinical skills, symptom management, palliative care principles, documentation, and compliance requirements Maintain educational materials, competency checklists, and training records in accordance with organisational and regulatory standards Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff in the hospice Coordinate and supervise student placements Professional Development Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth Support staff in maintaining professional qualifications Participate in professional organisational and educational updates in order to ensure up to date educational and clinical skills Active involvement in staff inductions, supporting appraisal, revalidation, preceptorship and continuing professional development (CPD) and lead on specific education projects Overgate General Duties and Responsibilities All employees must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) All employees must undertake relevant mandatory training. All employees must comply with all Hospice policies and procedures and always maintain strict confidentiality within the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulations. All employees must adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework and Values in all aspects of their work. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate. Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training. Valuing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion All employees should perform their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing equality, diversity and inclusion. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunity, to promote inclusion, eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.