Clinical Educator – Northern Ireland

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

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in Belfast seeks a Clinical Educator to develop and implement a comprehensive training programme for clinical staff. The role demands strong experience in teaching, leadership, and quality improvement in palliative care. Candidates must possess a relevant clinical qualification and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week with a salary range of £38,682 – £46,580 per annum. The position offers generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance 27 days

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Continuous professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Significant experience post-registration in a clinical environment.
• Experience in teaching and learning in healthcare.
• Proven ability to plan and evaluate education programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate a comprehensive training programme.
• Mentor and supervise clinical staff.
• Ensure quality improvement in training activities.

Skills

Teaching and learning experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Quality improvement methodologies

Clinical audit

Education

Registered Nurse or relevant clinical qualification

Post-registration study

Job description

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

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

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]