Job summary The Clinical Skills Facilitator will be supporting work by the Learning & Development Team to provide clinical education and practical skills training to staff working within the Inpatient Unit and Community. The post holder will work assist in enabling the professional development, confidence and competence of the clinical workforce. Main duties of the job Working collaboratively across clinical services, assisting in the development of a clinically skilled workforce, resulting in the delivery of effective, high quality safe patient centred care. Reporting to and supporting the PDL the planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of staff skill development and support across clinical nursing and care teams. Working as part of Learning & Development Department to assist in facilitating clinical skills related training, and practice development within St Wilfrid's Hospice. To help create and maintain an environment which facilitates and promotes learning, personal / professional development and clinical competence amongst clinical staff (both registered and unregistered). About us St Wilfrid's Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care both in the community and at our hospice, supporting patients living with a terminal illness, and their loved ones; reaching out to transform end of life care for the people of Eastbourne, Seaford, Hailsham, Uckfield, Heathfield and all the points in between. As a registered charity our services are provided free of charge, with 70% of our funding provided by voluntary donations, gifts and wider activities where our Fundraising and Retail teams have strong connections and participation with the local community. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £37,338 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number CSF1 Job locations St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way Eastbourne BN22 9PZ Job description Job responsibilities About us: St Wilfrid's Hospice provides end of life support to the population of Eastbourne and the surrounding parts of East Sussex, from our stunning hospice building and through our highly skilled community teams. We are rated an 'outstanding' provider by the Care Quality Commission and have a clear vision of reaching increasing numbers of local patients and their families, in close collaboration with our community. We provide a supportive working environment, which is demonstrated through our values: compassionate, professional, progressive, and respectful and these are embedded in our culture. We have a dynamic learning environment that actively promotes and facilitates opportunities for career progression through our competency framework. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, candidates from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those who have experienced mental health issues. The Role: Our people are vital to the future of St Wilfrid's Hospice and it is essential that we recruit and retain the very best individuals and offer a supportive, engaging, and rewarding working environment. The Clinical Skills Facilitator will be supporting work by the Learning & Development Team to provide clinical education and practical skills training to staff working within the Inpatient Unit and Community. The post holder will work assist in enabling the professional development, confidence and competence of the clinical workforce. Benefits included: We offer a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership Discounted cinema tickets Employee assistance programmes Additional training opportunities Supportive working environment We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role including; various shift patterns and part time hours. If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on 01323 434209 or email If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Juliet Bennett, Professional Development Lead on 01323 434249. Please note that CV's will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete our application form due to a disability. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job description Job responsibilities About us: St Wilfrid's Hospice provides end of life support to the population of Eastbourne and the surrounding parts of East Sussex, from our stunning hospice building and through our highly skilled community teams. We are rated an 'outstanding' provider by the Care Quality Commission and have a clear vision of reaching increasing numbers of local patients and their families, in close collaboration with our community. We provide a supportive working environment, which is demonstrated through our values: compassionate, professional, progressive, and respectful and these are embedded in our culture. We have a dynamic learning environment that actively promotes and facilitates opportunities for career progression through our competency framework. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, candidates from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those who have experienced mental health issues. The Role: Our people are vital to the future of St Wilfrid's Hospice and it is essential that we recruit and retain the very best individuals and offer a supportive, engaging, and rewarding working environment. The Clinical Skills Facilitator will be supporting work by the Learning & Development Team to provide clinical education and practical skills training to staff working within the Inpatient Unit and Community. The post holder will work assist in enabling the professional development, confidence and competence of the clinical workforce. Benefits included: We offer a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership Discounted cinema tickets Employee assistance programmes Additional training opportunities Supportive working environment We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role including; various shift patterns and part time hours. If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on 01323 434209 or email If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Juliet Bennett, Professional Development Lead on 01323 434249. Please note that CV's will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete our application form due to a disability. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrate an understanding of the role as described in the job description Excellent, up to date clinical skills Good IT skills Mentorship or Practice Assessor certification Desirable Post-registration education in palliative and end of life care Teaching/ Training skills course or qualification - or willing to undertake this Experience Essential Enthusiasm and experience in teaching and training Proven experience in palliative and end of life care Ability to reflect and recognise own needs and triggers for stress Ability to care for patients at end of life without supervision Effective interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities Ability to teach, motivate and supervise staff Ability to work under own initiative Excellent time management Acts as a positive role model, able to demonstrate good assertiveness, delegation and influencing skills Able to demonstrate the hospice values Desirable Good understanding of relevant government directives, reports and current issues Experience in research and/or audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrate an understanding of the role as described in the job description Excellent, up to date clinical skills Good IT skills Mentorship or Practice Assessor certification Desirable Post-registration education in palliative and end of life care Teaching/ Training skills course or qualification - or willing to undertake this Experience Essential Enthusiasm and experience in teaching and training Proven experience in palliative and end of life care Ability to reflect and recognise own needs and triggers for stress Ability to care for patients at end of life without supervision Effective interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities Ability to teach, motivate and supervise staff Ability to work under own initiative Excellent time management Acts as a positive role model, able to demonstrate good assertiveness, delegation and influencing skills Able to demonstrate the hospice values Desirable Good understanding of relevant government directives, reports and current issues Experience in research and/or audit Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St Wilfrid's Hospice Address St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way Eastbourne BN22 9PZ Employer's website https://www.stwhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)