Neonatal Practice Educator

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS Pension

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Clinical Practice Educator for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to lead learning, mentor staff, and maintain clinical expertise. You will develop induction programmes, supervise learners, and drive education alongside service development in a family-centred neonatal environment.

Join a supportive team focused on evidence-based care, audits, and continuous improvement, with emphasis on staff development and patient-family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading education and staff development in neonatal care.
• Proven ability to design and deliver induction and CPD programmes.
• Experience supervising students and trainees with constructive feedback.
• Clinical role modeling to promote best neonatal practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and clinical competence across the neonatal service.
• Coordinate induction, preceptorship, teaching days, and CPD activities.
• Support pre-registration and post-registration learners with supervision and feedback.
• Act as a clinical role model promoting high standards of care.
• Support families through the neonatal journey and promote family-integrated care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on education aligned to service needs.
• Participate in audits, QI initiatives, and service development projects.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Educational leadership

Mentorship

Audit & QI

Student support

Education

NMC Registration as Nurse

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Clinical supervision

Job description

Are you an experienced neonatal nurse who is passionate about developing others, driving clinical excellence, and making a lasting difference to babies and their families? We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of neonatal care. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hand-on clinical practice with education, leadership, and service development in a highly rewarding specialist environment. In this role, you'll support and inspire nursing staff, students, newly qualified practitioners, and colleagues undertaking specialist neonatal training. You'll help create a culture of continuous learning, ensuring our team has the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver outstanding, evidence-based care to some of our most vulnerable patients. Alongside your education responsibilities, you'll maintain your clinical expertise, provide leadership on shift, and contribute to the ongoing development of a modern, family-centric neonatal service.

As our Clinical Practice Educator, you will:

• Lead and support the learning, development, and clinical competence of nursing and support staff across the neonatal service.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver induction, preceptorship, teaching programmes, study days, and continuing professional development activities.
• Support pre-registration and post-registration learners, providing supervision, assessment, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
• Act as a clinical role model, promoting best practice and ensuring high standards of neonatal care.
• Foster a positive learning culture where staff feel supported to grow, develop, and achieve their professional goals.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure education programmes align with service needs and workforce development priorities.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist neonatal expertise, guidance, and support during complex clinical situations and emergencies.
• Help maintain staff competence in key clinical areas, including neonatal resuscitation, medical devices, and specialist neonatal practice.
• Support families through every stage of their neonatal journey, promoting family-integrated care and positive patient experiences At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.