We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
So, what is in it for you?
* Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
* Part-time: less than 37.5 hours per week.
* Off-site/remote working: working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
* Compressed hours: usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
* Staggered hours: having different start and finish times.
* Set shift patterns: to allow for predictability.
* NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government.
* Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change). For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
* Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more.
* Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
* Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
* Learning & Development: including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research.
* Financial support and benefits: including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
* Rewards & Recognition: including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK’s most welcoming counties. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone. Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.
Job overview
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 speciality (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 speciality are met.
To be responsible for the delivery of safe quality nursing care in accordance with clinical pathways and governance frameworks.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!
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 on-going 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 direction of Practice Development Nurse and Ward Manager
* Ability to adapt to change and be flexible to the needs of the service
ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.
As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
* A Veteran
* A Military Reserve
* Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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