Practice Educator Nurse Band 6 equivalent

Description:

Naomi House & Jacks place are embracing the changing world of palliative care for children and young adults and developing new ways of working. We are looking for a Practice Educator – Nurse Band 6 equivalent to join our forward‑thinking, passionate team. “You worry you might lose your skillset; you don’t, you grow skills because children with palliative care needs are living for a lot longer because of the nursing care and medical interventions that they have, so the opportunity here to develop both as a nurse and as a person is phenomenal.”

– Nurse Elli

Working within our skilled Practice Education Team, you will maintain and further develop clinical training programmes for all care professionals in the Trust, in line with our agreed educational strategy. This will include supporting clinical theory and skills assessments, continued development of a robust clinical competency framework and assisting with the regular review of skill mix and care needs. In addition, you will work directly within the clinical area, advising and supporting the development of competency and confidence.

You will therefore need to be an excellent practitioner who is seen as a role‑model.

A qualified paediatric or dual registered nurse with proven experience in education or teaching. You must have up-to-date experience with a range of clinical skills including invasive and non‑invasive respiratory support; IV and central line management; and experience of nursing care at end‑of‑life. Excellent interpersonal skills and good presentation skills are also important.

Hear from our care team on what it means to be a nurse at Naomi House & Jacks place, in this short film.

We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme, 28 days holiday, pension (continuation in the NHS for those already contributing to it), free parking, and a modern and pleasant work environment.

£37,667 – £48,428 per annum, plus unsociable hours payment.

We are currently unable to support any applications for sponsorship from candidates residing outside the UK.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Fenella Hill Fe or Elli Rushton El or call:  Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us on

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Naomi House & Jacks place are hospices supporting life‑limited and life‑threatened children, young adults and their families from across the central South of England. Naomi House nursing and medical staff provide individualised care that helps to enhance short lives and supports families to make the most of their precious time with their children. Jacks place is the only hospice for young adults in the South of England.

The medical and care teams offer specialist care, often over many years, and uphold the dignity and independence of young adults accessing the service. Naomi House & Jacks place will be there on good days, difficult days and last days.