Neonatal Clinical Educator

Transformation Unit; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking a Band 6 Neonatal Clinical Facilitator for the busy Level 2 NICU at Peterborough City Hospital.

You will lead evidence-based education for nursing staff, assess needs, plan and evaluate care, and support orientation and supervision to develop clinical competence.

The role requires NMC registration in Paediatric or Adult nursing and teaching/mentorship qualifications, with a commitment to lifelong learning within NICU.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration in Paediatric or Adult nursing.
• Teaching and assessing qualification and/or Mentorship Module.
• Experience in neonatal education and clinical facilitation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based education and guidance for NICU staff on safe clinical care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in NICU.
• Facilitate orientation, induction and supervision to develop clinical competence.
• Promote lifelong learning and development of junior NICU staff.

Skills

Teaching & assessment qualifications

Mentorship Module

Education

NMC Paediatric RN or Adult RN

Teaching qualification

Job description

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.