Specialist Palliative Care Practice Education Facilitator

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance end-of-life care through education and training of staff. Key responsibilities include implementing care tools, supporting palliative care strategies, and providing clinical expertise. Ideal candidates will hold a clinical qualification, a relevant degree, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role emphasizes growth and understanding of care practices, with opportunities for further education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 1st level degree or equivalent required.
• Must possess a professional clinical qualification with up-to-date registration.
• Willingness to undertake Master’s level study relating to education in practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with the palliative care team to improve end-of-life care.
• Support the implementation of palliative care tools across the organisation.
• Provide clinical support and training on end-of-life tools.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

1st level degree or equivalent

Professional clinical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with the Specialist Palliative Care Strategy & Quality team to improve end‑of‑life care across the Trust and partner organisations through the delivery of education and training to staff through formal and informal sessions, including ward‑based training.
• Improve knowledge and confidence across organisational boundaries by sharing best practice.
• Support the implementation of all local palliative and end‑of‑life care tools across the organisation and ensure tools are available for use.
• Work with the Quality and Strategy team to identify areas of need/development and assist in the delivery of management plans.
• Actively participate in local, regional and national audits.
• Work with the Quality & Strategy team to support the delivery of the Palliative, End‑of‑Life and Bereavement Strategy.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills when conveying key messages about potential changes in practice relating to palliative and end‑of‑life care provision.
• Support the specialist palliative care team and palliative and end‑of‑life project lead to develop staff confidence and competence when using end‑of‑life tools.
• Provide clinical support and be an expert resource for the implementation and ongoing appropriate use of end‑of‑life tools across all clinical areas.
• Signpost staff to appropriate palliative and end‑of‑life resources to guide care.
• Be a clinical role model through attending safety huddles and board rounds to promote timely and appropriate use of palliative care resources and end‑of‑life tools.
• Provide ward‑based training for professionals delivering end‑of‑life care, promoting the timely use of appropriate end‑of‑life tools.
• Work with the Palliative Care and End‑of‑Life Project Lead to address specific developmental needs relating to the use of local end‑of‑life tools.
• Maintain knowledge of local and national initiatives relating to palliative and end‑of‑life care and ensure compliance with role‑specific and essential training.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1st level degree or equivalent.
• Professional clinical qualification to a minimum of degree level, with up‑to‑date professional registration.
• Willingness to undertake Master’s level study relating to education in practice.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Desirable Criteria

• European Computer Driving Licence, broad range of clinical experience.
• Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in practice settings.
• Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Practical experience of facilitating change.
• Staff management/supervision experience.
• Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning.
• Detailed understanding of curriculum development, including generation of learning outcomes.
• Understanding of regulatory body requirements.
• In‑depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework.
• Working knowledge of Inter‑professional learning theory.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) proficiency.
• Knowledge and experience of the private, voluntary and independent sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to present to large groups and to teach/ facilitate in a variety of settings.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, without supervision and use own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and maintain high attention to detail.
• Ability to write evidence‑based reports and understand quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement.
• Ability to supervise staff on a day‑to‑day basis.

Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individuals from all backgrounds and encourage applications from groups that are currently under‑represented: Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, disabled, male and age 16‑24.