Macmillan Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist

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