An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a Band 6 Neonatal Clinical Facilitator for our busy Level 2 (LNU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Peterborough City Hospital. Our Neonatal Unit has 20 cots and cares for babies born at 27 weeks gestation or greater. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and knowledgeable neonatal qualified nurse with an interest in neonatal education and teaching.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence based education and guidance for the delivery of safe and effective clinical care by all nursing staff within NICU. Assessing care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. Facilitating the orientation, induction and continued supervision of new and existing registered nursing staff to achieve clinical competence associated with skills required in the allocated specialty.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Promote and facilitate life-long learning within the clinical area. To act as a role model within NICU and demonstrate best clinical and professional practice. To facilitate junior nursing staff in the development of competence, skills and knowledge in the assessment of care needs for infants and their families. Assist in the planning and implementation of professional development programmes and pathways. To develop orientation programmes, orientate and preceptor new staff members and provide support mechanisms for these.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Current registration with the NMC Paediatric RN or Adult RN status
- Teaching and assessing qualification and /or Mentorship Module
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.
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International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.
Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.
Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying:
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If applying from overseas, you may also be required to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.
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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.
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