Macmillan Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Macmillan Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver educational programs in Palliative and End of Life Care. You will provide mentorship, plan training calendars, and support multi-professional teams. Candidates must have a relevant nursing degree, teaching qualification, and experience in palliative care. This is a Band 7 position offering a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 per annum, working Monday–Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Valid UK NMC PIN.
• Post-registration experience in cancer or palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the established educational programme for Palliative and End of Life Care.
• Plan, prepare and support the training calendar.
• Provide feedback, coaching and mentorship to learners.

Skills

Excellent teaching and presentation skills

Highly developed specialist knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strong leadership and mentorship skills

Education

First level degree in a related subject

Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent)

Masters level learning or willingness to pursue

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing integrated care provider serving a population of around 600,000. It has been rated Outstanding by the CQC for its Palliative and End of Life Care.

Macmillan Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 7 post, closed 05 January 2026. Working Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 across CDDFT.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver the established educational programme for Palliative and End of Life Care, leading and facilitating training sessions.
• Plan, prepare and support the training calendar in liaison with the Training and Development department.
• Support Palliative Care Consultants, the wider workforce and stakeholders across CDDFT.
• Provide feedback, coaching and mentorship to learners to embed practice.
• Lead by action, inspire others and act as a role‑model.
• Contribute to programme reviews, audits and share outcomes to support improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level degree in a related subject.
• Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Evidence of Masters level learning or willingness to pursue.
• Highly developed knowledge of Palliative Care and pain/symptom control management.
• Understanding of audit methodologies and national/regional policies in palliative care.
• Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations.

Statutory Registration

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Valid UK NMC PIN.

Experience

• Post‑registration experience in cancer, palliative care or a relevant specialty.
• Experience of multi‑professional working and leadership/management.
• Experience in teaching and delivering education using varied strategies.
• Experience of audit, research, practice development and service development at a senior level.
• Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge in palliative and end‑of‑life care underpinned by theory.
• Ability to interpret evidence and influence professionals to provide high‑quality care.
• Ability to lead, plan and support research and audit.
• Expert knowledge of national and regional policies influencing palliative care services.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, at all levels.
• Organised, capable of prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team.
• Experience of influencing, negotiating and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to continuing personal development.
• Strategic thinking and vision for change.
• Empathy, sensitivity, and compassion in difficult and complex situations.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel across Trust sites.
• Assertive, confident yet approachable and supportive manner.
• Professionally credible, diplomatic and calm.
• Self‑motivated with initiative and enthusiasm.
• Recognises own limitations and flexible in approach to work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum pro rata