3206 - Neonatal Clinical Educator

Job summary

This role is a 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity.

We are committed to delivering high quality, safe care to the infants and families requiring our service. We recognise that the professional development of our multi-disciplinary team is vital in achieving this objective.

We are seeking a nurse that is clinically credible, confident and skilled in supporting the development of colleagues. It is an exciting time to join the team as we are expanding our critical care workforce; you will participate in teaching and supervision that enables the development of knowledge, skills and confidence.

You must have recent Band 6 experience of working in a Neonatal unit, hold a Critical Care and NLS qualification.

To fulfil the education role, you need to be creative and innovative to design training opportunities that meet a variety of learning needs. You will be involved with the delivery of clinical skills sessions, simulated clinical assessments and mandatory training.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the post holder to:

1. Work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive induction for staff joining or progressing into Neonatal Critical Care roles.
2. Work alongside staff providing clinical supervision to support the development of confidence and competence.
3. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of education programmes delivered to clinical staff.
4. Support the recruitment and retention of staff by providing clinical training and education that builds confidence and competence within the HDU/ITU environment.
5. Support the development of leadership skills by working alongside new band 6 nurses as they ‘take charge’ in the clinical environment.
6. Independently design, deliver and evaluate clinical skills training which will involve elements of research, structured session plans, formal and informal teaching styles and the ability to assess staff competence.
7. Record details of training delivered, identify any performance related issues and devise action plans to support performance and capability.
8. Promote a positive attitude to learning and be a role model for excellent practice / professional conduct.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a ‘we can do this’ attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility – Health and Care Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience within Neonatal Care.
• Currently working within neonatal Care.

Desirable

• Experience of formal teaching.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of post registration personal and professional development.
• Educated to degree level, working towards an academic qualification to teach.
• QIS.
• Possession of ENB 998 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Attainment of a postgraduate certificate in education.
• R23 enhanced neonatal nurse.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP

Employer’s website

#J-18808-Ljbffr