Macmillan Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The candidate will need to be able demonstrate a passion for developing people to meet the service needs; to be able to confidently deliver an established educational programme, lead/support educational discussion, planning across the training calendar, prep the sessions and liase with the Training and development department. Be able to support learners in their current practice and be flexible to enact new ways of working/learning and embedding practice.

Support the Palliative Care Consultants across CDDFT, the wider workforce and stakeholders.

You must also be able to work on your own initiative, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication, give and receive feedback constructively, skilled in facilitation and organisation.

Lead by action and inspire others acting as a role model.

Job responsibilities

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).