WESSEX CHILDREN'S HOSPICE TRUST
37,667 - 48,428 per year
Sutton Scotney
Full-time
22nd October 2025

Practice Educator - Nurse Band 6 equivalent

At Noami House & Jacksplace we are embracing the changing world of palliative care for children and young adults and developing new ways of working, so we are looking for a variety of forward-thinking and motivated staff to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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.

About you:

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.

Benefits:

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.

Salary £37,667 - £48,428 per annum, plus unsociable hours payments and a retention package worth £5,000 over 3 years. (Pro-rata for part time employees)

We are currently unable to support any applications for sponsorship from candidates residing outside of 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

Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us on 01962 760060.


Salary £37,667 - £48,428 per annum, plus unsociable hours payments and a retention package worth £5,000 over 3 years. (Pro-rata for part time employees)

We are currently unable to support any applications for sponsorship from candidates residing outside of 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

Fenella.Hill@naomihouse.org.ukor Elli RushtonElli.Rushton@naomihouse.org.ukor call: 01962 760555.

Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us on 01962 760060.

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.

About Naomi House & Jacksplace

Naomi House & Jacksplace 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.  

Jacksplace 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 & Jacksplace will be there on good days, difficult days and last days. 

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