Salary: £37,115 - £38,994 pro rata per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 15 hours per week
Location: Milton Keynes
Closing Date: 27 August
About the role
Join our passionate team at Willen Hospice
Are you a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with a passion for education and palliative care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Practice Development Team on a part-time basis at Willen Hospice, the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area.
This unique and rewarding role is perfect for a qualified health professional looking to develop their career in education, clinical quality, and service improvement—while maintaining hands-on clinical practice.
What you’ll do:
✅ Deliver and support high-quality, evidence-based education and training across clinical teams.
✅ Work alongside staff in clinical environments to assess practice and maintain care standards.
✅ Provide face-to-face clinical care to patients and their families.
✅ Drive compliance, safety, and sustainability initiatives
✅ Support clinical projects and quality improvement initiatives.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified RN or AHP with current registration and practical clinical experience.
- Has a strong interest in palliative and end-of-life care.
- Has effective organisational and communication skills.
- Confident in engaging with a wide range of healthcare professionals.
- Has a desire to develop and deliver teaching and education delivery skills with
confidence
- Has knowledge of audit processes and evidence-based practice is desirable.
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Income Generation team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
In return for your skills you can expect
A role with purpose – be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.
Great benefits package – generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays) with previous NHS service recognised, contributory pension scheme or continued membership of the NHS pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
Perks and extras – free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
