Job summary
Employer heading
Neonatal Clinical Educator
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Neonatal Clinical Educator to support the education and development of staff across the Neonatal units at our Derby and Burton sites.
Neonatal Services at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are provided by 2 Units. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit based at Royal Derby Hospital site has 24 cots and is a Level 2 (LNU) purpose built unit providing medical care for premature and sick infants. There are 3 ITU, 4 HDU and 17 SC cots.
NNU on the Queens Hospital Burton site has 8 cots and is a Level 1 (Special Care) Unit. Both units work closely with one another to provide high quality care across the service. Both units are part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (North Hub).
We are looking for someone who is motivated, passionate and experienced in delivering training, supporting staff and developing clinical practice, which will all have a positive impact on patient care. We recognise the essential role education plays in delivering the highest possible standards of care to our patients.
Successful post holder will be required to work across both our Burton and Derby sites.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Paediatric Education team you will manage new staff through orientation and induction and support existing staff with ongoing training and competencies. You will work two shifts per month working alongside staff members on the neonatal units to support them through the qualified in speciality neonatal course.
You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver evidence based educational programs, contribute to maintaining the quality of care and provide teaching and education to the registered and unregistered nursing staff working in the wider children's hospital.
You will have current NMC registration RSCN/RN (Child) - First level degree (working towards), and demonstrable post-registration experience. You will be Qualified in Speciality and have a valid NLS Certificate.
Relevant current experience working in a clinical setting Qualification / evidence to support ability to provide training. Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Evidence of specialist skills gained through theoretical knowledge care, IT Literate.
Closing date of applications: 03rd June 2024
Interview date: 17th June 2024
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
· Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
· On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
· A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
· Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
· We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week
· An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country
· Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
· We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
· We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
· We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered
- Qualified in Speciality (Neonatal High Dependency and Intensive Care)
- Practice Assessor
Desirable criteria
- Teaching in practice qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to support/mentor staff
- Demonstrable post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a special care baby unit
- Experience of working in a local neonatal unit
- Experience of working in a neonatal tertiary centre
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of service development/change
- Neonatal Life Support Course
Desirable criteria
- Leadership and Management Course
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Shephard
- Job title
- Senior Neonatal Clinical Nurse Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 786770
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