Clinical Education & Professional Development Lead


Company:	Helen and Douglas House
Salary:	£51,370 - £58,628
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, South East, UK, OX4 1RW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Clinical Education & Professional Development Lead

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Oxford

Salary: HDH Band 7 £51,370 - £58,628 per annum (pro rata)

Closing date: 16th August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical educator to join our expanding clinical professional development team working 30 hours per week.

We are looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about education, professional development and paediatric palliative care. You will have experience in clinical education, running high-quality training programmes for clinical staff, and in overseeing student placements.

We are widening our student nursing placement offer and the post holder will take a lead role in the development, coordination and quality assurance of our student placements. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure students receive outstanding placement opportunities.

The successful candidate will also oversee the further development of our Paediatric Palliative Care Foundation Course. Having established a strong internal programme, we are looking for an inspiring educator who can help shape the next phase of its growth, extending opportunities for learning to both internal colleagues and external healthcare professionals.

In addition, as we expand our clinical skills training offer, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of simulation programmes that build clinical skill competence.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the future workforce in children's palliative care while helping to create a culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement. For further information, informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Sally Hayes on

shayes@helenanddouglas.org.uk

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we

 encourage

 applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Please contact

recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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