Neonatal Clinical Educator

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Educator for the Neonatal Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. The role blends educational leadership with hands-on clinical work to support induction, preceptorship, competency assessment and simulation training to grow the neonatal workforce.

You will collaborate with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote evidence‑based practice, maintain clinical competence and drive improvements in patient outcomes in a busy neonatal setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Midwifery as appropriate).
• Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Nurse.
• Experience in neonatal intensive, high dependency and special care nursing.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification desirable; support for further educational development available.

Responsibilities

• Lead on induction, preceptorship, competency assessment, simulation training and ongoing professional development.
• Support learning, competency development and evidence-based practice across the clinical area.
• Work clinically alongside staff to support education in practice, providing high standards of care and improved patient outcomes.

Skills

Neonatal Nursing

QIS Neonatal Nurse

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN Registration

QIS Neonatal Certification

Job description

Band 6 Clinical Educator

Neonatal Unit, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital

36 hours per week | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Nurse to join Aberdeen Neonatal Unit as a Band 6 Clinical Educator.

This is a rewarding role for a motivated practitioner who is passionate about developing others, supporting excellence in neonatal care and helping to shape the future workforce. The post holder will work closely alongside nursing, medical and multidisciplinary colleagues to support learning, competency development and evidence-based practice across the clinical area.

A key aspect of the role is working clinically alongside staff to support education in practice to provide high standards of care and improved patient outcomes. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain their own clinical competence, skills and knowledge, ensuring practice remains current and aligned with national neonatal standards. A proactive and flexible approach to clinical education will be required and as such working times may be required to be adjusted to suit learners.

You will lead on induction, preceptorship, competency assessment, simulation training and ongoing professional development, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and fostering a positive learning culture.

• Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Midwifery as appropriate)
• Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Nurse
• Experienced in neonatal intensive, high dependency and special care nursing
• Passionate about education, professional development and workforce improvement
• Excellent communicators with strong organisational and leadership skills

A teaching or mentorship qualification would be desirable, and support for further educational development will be available.

If you are passionate about neonatal care and inspiring others to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional information for candidates

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person.