Practice Education Lead

Lead Learning. Empower Teams. Transform Care.

Claire House Children's Hospice is seeking an inspiring and innovative Practice Education Lead

to drive excellence in learning, professional development and clinical practice across our hospice and community services. This is a rare opportunity to combine your expertise in education, leadership and clinical care to make a lasting impact on the lives of babies, children, young people and their families.

Why Claire House?

At Claire House, we believe every day counts. We support babies, children and young adults, helping them and their families create precious memories and live life to the fullest. Our care is built on compassion, innovation and excellence, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As Practice Education Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in developing a highly skilled workforce, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring the highest standards of care across our services.

The Opportunity

Lead and develop Claire House's Practice Education Team

Design and deliver innovative education programmes for all care and family services teams

Oversee mandatory training compliance and workforce development

Create a positive learning culture that supports professional growth and clinical excellence

Build strong partnerships with universities, NHS organisations, hospices and regional networks

Lead on all student placements

Contribute to quality improvement, research and strategic workforce planning

Develop new educational opportunities and income-generating initiatives that support future growth

You'll work closely with senior clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure learning and development remains at the forefront of everything we do.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse who can inspire others and lead with confidence.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult, Child or Learning Disability) with active NMC registration
• Significant post-registration clinical experience
• Extensive experience in clinical teaching, assessment and education
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes
• Leadership and people management experience
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and workforce development
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Passion for supporting others to achieve their full potential

Ready to Shape the Future of Children's Hospice Care?

Join us and help create an environment where colleagues thrive, learning flourishes, and children and families receive the very best care possible.

Practice Education Lead | Band 7 Claire House Children's Hospice

Contact

Jenni Bell, Head of Hospice Care, Quality & Governance jennifer.bell@clairehouse.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interview day: Monday 12th October 202

Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and will appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form here.

Completed applications should be emailed to jobs@clairehouse.org.uk.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Our commitment to sustainability At Claire House, sustainability is central to how we work and care for our community. We have an established Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) plan that guides our decisions and helps us operate responsibly. We encourage all colleagues to support and contribute to our ESG commitments and welcome applications from people who share our values”

This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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