Clinical Educator - Northern Ireland

Marie Curie; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in the UK seeks a Clinical Educator to join their Belfast Hospice team. This senior role involves developing training programs for clinical staff, facilitating inductions, and ensuring high-quality palliative care standards are met. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in clinical education, strong communication skills, and a Registered Nursing qualification. Competitive salary and benefits include generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry-leading training programmes

Defined contribution pension schemes

Life assurance for all employees

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Nurse or equivalent clinical qualification.
• Significant experience in a clinical environment post-registration.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate a comprehensive training programme for clinical staff.
• Lead induction and mentoring for new staff.
• Support staff and foster a compassionate working environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse or relevant clinical qualification

Teaching and learning in healthcare

Leadership and change management

Communication skills

Quality improvement methodologies

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Post-registration study

Further education qualifications

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Clinical Educator to join our team at our Belfast Hospice and out in the Community.

The Clinical Educator is a senior practitioner within the Marie Curie multidisciplinary team, responsible for developing and facilitating a comprehensive training programme that supports clinical staff in delivering high-quality palliative care.

The role involves working closely with the Head of Quality and Clinical Practice, Practice Education Facilitators, and place-based teams to embed professional and clinical standards, lead induction and mentoring for new staff, and ensure that quality improvement and clinical governance are reflected in all training and education activities.

At least 75% of the Clinical Educator’s time is spent directly in the clinical setting, supporting staff, fostering a compassionate environment, and driving continuous improvement through learning from incidents, audits, and feedback. The post holder is accountable for their actions, works within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, and plays a key role in mentoring, supervision, and the development of both individuals and the wider team.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £38,682 - £46,580 per annum + enhancements.

Contract: Fixed‑Term 2‑years, Full‑time 37.5 hours per week.

Based: Belfast Hospice and Community.

What’s in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 public holidays
• Competitive policy for parental / sick leave
• Continuous Professional Development
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

Please see the full job description here : Clinical Educator JD - 1.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse or other relevant clinical qualification, with evidence of post‑registration study and willingness to undertake further education and training qualifications.
• Significant experience post‑registration in a clinical environment, including teaching and learning experience in healthcare, leadership, and change management.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence‑based education and training programmes for a variety of audiences, assessing learner knowledge, skill, and competency.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement methodologies, including clinical audit, service evaluation, and participation in investigations of clinical incidents and complaints.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to mentor, supervise, and inspire staff, fostering a compassionate, person‑centred environment and promoting collaborative team working.
• Willingness to travel across the place‑based region and to be flexible to support occasional shifts that fall outside typical weekday hours.
• Full UK Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 18th January 2026
• Interview Dates: TBC
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Thomas Hughes at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail].