At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead neonatal education and development, ensuring high standards of care and staff training.
- Company: Join the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible work hours and a chance to shape the future of neonatal nursing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in neonatal care while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified neonatal nurse with experience in education and staff supervision.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
Lead for Neonatal Education and Development at the Neonatal Unit, Leighton Hospital. This 15‑bed Level 2 unit contains 3 Intensive Care cots, 4 High Dependency cots and 8 Special Care cots.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as specialist in education and practice development within neonatal education.
- Support the senior team—including Ward Manager, Matron and senior leadership—in developing and delivering evidence‑based care.
- Serve as a role model, maintaining up‑to‑date clinical knowledge and skills to demonstrate high standards of practice.
- Supervise staff and address performance concerns.
- Plan and organise workload autonomously with excellent organisational skills.
- Lead change management and identify/develop quality improvement initiatives using continuous improvement methods.
- Determine staff training and education needs and develop practice improvement plans.
- Maintain training records and compile reports.
- Provide clinical expertise, maintaining skills through regular 1:1 practice sessions.
- Coordinate the learning experience of pre‑registration student nurses and support practice assessors and supervisors.
- Partner with maternity services and educational institutions, acting as a link for educational support.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified neonatal nurse with specialty qualification.
- Experience supervising staff and addressing performance.
- Strong communication skills and clinical expertise.
- Experience in education, practice development or quality improvement within neonatal care.
- Computer skills for maintaining training records and compiling reports.
Work Hours & Salary
33.75 hours per week, Band 7.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jun 2026.
Neonatal Education and Development Lead | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. As the Neonatal Education and Development Lead at Leighton Hospital, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in neonatal care while benefiting from ongoing training and mentorship in a state-of-the-art facility. With a commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement, this role not only enhances your clinical expertise but also fosters a fulfilling career path in a vital healthcare setting.
Contact Details:
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