At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver education programmes for neonatal nursing teams to enhance skills and care quality.
- Company: Join a compassionate NHS team dedicated to improving neonatal experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel across multiple hospital sites and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in neonatal care while shaping the future workforce.
- Qualifications: Registered children's nurse with teaching qualifications and extensive neonatal experience.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
Main area: Neonatal
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (End date July 2027)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
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Site: Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town: Lancaster
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Job overview:
Are you motivated, dynamic, compassionate and looking for a change or interested in shaping a workforce of the neonatal service for the future? Are you passionate to improve a family's neonatal experience and care through education and training by empowering staff development? The Neonatal Education team are looking for an experienced nurse to work as a clinical educator to support the neonatal workforce.
You will provide professional development leadership and support at unit and division level. Act in accordance with the NMC code of Professional Conduct. This role will be responsible for the ongoing development and sustainability of high quality and innovative clinical and educational development for our neonatal services within Surgery and Families Division at both our Royal Lancaster Infirmary (LNU) and Furness General Hospital (SCU) Sites. A base unit of Furness General Hospital or Royal Lancaster Infirmary to be agreed with the successful candidate; however candidates must be aware that regular travel to Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Queen Victoria Centre will be expected.
Main duties of the job:
- Deliver a programme of education ensuring nursing teams have the skills to function safely, effectively, and efficiently, including supporting any new or extended clinical skills/roles & mandatory medical device training.
- Ensure all new staff receive an appropriate orientation to the Neonatal services.
- Contribute to the production of clinical procedure guidelines.
- Maintain excellent communication with staff within the trust and with external agencies.
- Liaise with the MDT to ensure the workforce development and education agendas are aligned and follow local and national guidance.
- Be reliable, flexible, motivated, possess excellent managerial skills, commit to ongoing learning, deliver high quality care and embrace change.
- Identify one's own learning needs and maintain professional development to meet revalidation requirements.
- Co‑ordinate the application process for individuals applying for external training courses in liaison with unit managers and Lead Nurse; act as a role model at all times and provide nursing expertise and specialist knowledge within the area of practice.
- Represent the Neonatal services at ward and divisional meetings as required.
- Be registered with a professional body and have extensive clinical experience within neonatal nursing.
Person specification:
Education and Qualifications:
- 1st level registered children's nurse or equivalent registered practitioner
- Degree education or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching / training / assessment / mentoring qualification
- Evidence of maintaining relevant Continuing Professional Development
- Working towards a relevant masters degree
Experience:
- Proven extensive experience in paediatric care setting
- Facilitating the training and assessment of competence in the clinical area
- Team working across an MDT
- Performance Management and development of staff
- Experience in utilising a variety of presentation styles e.g. PowerPoint
Skills, Ability and Knowledge:
- Able to demonstrate clinical skills in a training scenario
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Highly developed communication skills including liaising effectively with teams/individuals within and outside the organisation
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Proven dexterity in basic and advanced clinical skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application
- Experience in Clinical audit and the application to practice
- Certificate in relevant human factors skill training
Other requirements:
- 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.
Neonatal Clinical Educator in Lancaster employer: Uhmb
As a Neonatal Clinical Educator at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, you will join a dedicated team committed to enhancing neonatal care through education and professional development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact on families' experiences. With a focus on continuous learning and a commitment to high-quality care, this role offers a rewarding environment in the heart of Lancaster.
