Neonatal Services for United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust operate at both Lincoln County & Boston Pilgrim Hospitals. The Local Neonatal Unit at Boston Pilgrim Hospital has 12 cots and provides short term intensive care, high dependency, and Special Care to babies from Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties. Transitional care is located on the ward and provides care for 4 cots.
An enthusiastic registered first level Nurse (RGN/RN-Child) is sought for the role of Band 6 Clinical Educator within the Neonatal Service at Boston Pilgrim Hospital with the expectation of covering educational needs as required at Lincoln County Hospital. The Clinical Educator will be responsible for facilitating effective training & education programmes in order to clinically and professionally develop staff within the Neonatal service. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the provision of Neonatal Intensive Care and be qualified in specialty (QIS). Furthermore, a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of study at academic level 6 is essential. Evidence of involvement in research/audit would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be able to further their professional development through a variety of formal and informal training opportunities. The hours are 22.5 per week. The successful candidate will be required to work internal rotation in accordance with service needs.
Main duties of the job
Lead the development of a positive learning culture. Act as an authoritative resource for the Neonatal Education Strategy. Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring, and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective education of the Neonatal Nursing and support team. To be part of the Neonatal leadership team in ensuring that the clinical and managerial requirements of the specialty are met. To be responsible for the delivery of safe quality nursing care in accordance with clinical pathways and governance frameworks.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current First Level Registered Nurse/RSCN or equivalent
* Evidence of Mentorship and preceptorship
* Evidence of recent professional development
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent
* Hold current NLS provider certificate.
Previous Experience
* Recent experience in Neonatal nursing at Band 5 or above
* Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
* Recent experience in providing intensive, high dependency, and special care for babies in a neonatal unit
* Evidence of teaching & mentoring pre & post registration staff
* The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to question current practice
* Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
* Committed to ongoing professional development
* Evidence of involvement in research/audit and developing guidelines
* Experience with the Training Needs Analysis process/IPR's
* Good written and oral communication skills when liaising with colleagues, patients, families, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
* Evidence of effective leadership and management skills.
* Able to manage difficult or complex situations effectively and to work under pressure
* Basic computer/keyboard skills
* Able to work on own initiative
* Ability to initiate change
* Ability to prioritise and delegate
* Friendly and approachable manner
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults processes
Specific Requirements
* Able to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of a team under the direction of Practice Development Nurse and Ward Manager
* Ability to adapt to change and be flexible to the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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