Job Summary
The post holder will support the lead neonatal educator on the delivery of a comprehensive and on-going training programme for all staff through clinical teaching and the provision of specialist knowledge and education. This will include supporting a comprehensive orientation and induction programme into the Neonatal Unit, with up to date teaching packages underpinning evidence based practice.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
Within this role, you will be expected to support the lead Neonatal Educator, work with other Clinical Nurse Educators and the Practice Development Matrons to deliver on the wider organisational agenda.
The post holder will be a clinical expert in all levels of Neonatal care and to provide hands on supervision of staff in clinical practice to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
In conjunction with the clinical staff on the unit, be responsible for the assessment, supervision and development of all members of the nursing team. To undertake audits and reviews of practice and policies within the unit. The post holder will work alongside the staff in a role as a clinical educator and will be expected to provide direct patient care as part of the educator's role.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse with current UK professional NMC Registration
2. Teaching/Assessing/ Mentorship
3. Current Mentor on the live data base and sign off mentor
4. Post Registration qualification in neonatal care
Desirable
1. A nursing related degree or evidence of practical application/expertise at this level
2. Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
3. Leadership Course or willingness to work towards
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
1. Demonstrates significant knowledge & experience in a Band 5 or above within neonatal nursing
2. Significant experience in caring for neonates across all acuity levels within a tertiary Neonatal unit
3. Evidence of adjustment to Scope of Practice e.g. IV drug administration, access and use of arterial lines, UACs
4. Excellent communication skills Evidence of professional development
5. Proven ability to coordinate and delegate workload appropriately
6. Responsive to change
7. Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
8. Awareness of research and evidence based practice
9. Teaching and facilitating experience at a clinical level
10. Understanding of Local and National service frameworks and current NHS issues
Desirable
1. Evidence of involvement in service development
2. Experience of delivering presentations to a range of audiences
3. Experience of evaluating clinical practice using research and/or audit techniques
4. Able to produce a range of creative and challenging teaching strategies to adapt to individual learning styles
5. Familiar with the concepts of clinical supervision both theoretically and practically
Special Attributes and other
Essential
1. Accepts guidance and supervision from senior colleagues
2. Ability to use own initiative
3. Positive & enthusiastic
4. Flexible approach to working
5. Reliable
6. Effective & capable
7. Perceptive & sensitive
8. To be a good role model
9. Personal & professional integrity & Credibility
Other Requirements
Essential
1. Able to attend meetings off site
2. Full driving license with access to a car
3. Proven resilience to take part in difficult conversations
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr