Main area: Neonates Education
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent, Flexible working Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Job share
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Part-Time & Flexible Working considered)
Job ref: 358-6576713-CHI
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/12/2024 23:59
Clinical Nurse Educator, Neonatal
Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work/life balance.
Job overview
Are you an experienced Band 5/6 registered Children’s/Adult Nurse or a Midwife Qualified In Speciality (QIS) Neonatal Nurse?
Are you motivated, dynamic, compassionate and looking for a change or interested in shaping a workforce of the neonatal service for the future?
The Leicester Neonatal service has an exciting opportunity to join the Education Team and become a Band 6 Clinical Educator! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will strengthen, promote and deliver training and education to ensure that patients receive a high standard of care.
The Neonatal Education Team continues to grow and develop and would support you to maintain your clinical credibility and visibility by working in the practice setting. We would promote your continuing professional development by providing you the opportunity to apply for funding for further study relevant to the role at a degree or masters level.
We are a family-friendly service who offer flexible working, salary maxing schemes, health and wellbeing support, childcare vouchers and recognition awards. We work innovatively to ensure our staff are valued and looked after.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Nurse Educator for Neonates, you will work clinically alongside all Registered and Non-Registered staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce ‘fit for purpose’ and practice.
* You will also contribute to the local implementation of the CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working and work in close collaboration with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for students and learners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes.
Support the Sister / Charge Nurse, Matrons, AHP’s and Education and Practice Development Lead in the delivery of comprehensive education, training and professional development of the nursing / AHP team and service users. Lead on QI projects.
Work clinically alongside all Registered and Non-Registered staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce ‘fit for purpose’ and practice.
Contribute to the local implementation of the CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working.
Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister / Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs through the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) Appraisal / Personal development Planning (PDP) process.
Work in close collaboration with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for students and learners.
Person specification
Qualifications & training
* Registered Nurse or Midwife on NMC Register
* Previously recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Programme or equivalent programme/experience supporting and assessing learners in practice
* Qualified In Speciality Neonatal
* NLS provider
* Evidence of formal classroom teaching
* Evidence of supporting large groups of learners
Communication & Relationship skills
* Teaching/assessment skills
* Organisational skills
Analytical and judgment skills
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Demonstrate commitment to develop self and others
* Knowledge of audit and research
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
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