Neonatal Practice Educator & Clinical Leader

County Durham & Darlington Nhs Foundation Trust

North East

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 57,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in the North East seeks a Neonatal Practice Educator to lead education, training and simulation for neonatal teams. You will shape career development for newly qualified nurses, students and experienced practitioners, blending clinical expertise with teaching and leadership across the Trust’s neonatal services.

The role focuses on clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient safety, with opportunities to shape

Qualifications

Essential: Degree in Nursing Studies or Health related subject.
Essential: Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Essential: Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Essential: Evidence of study relating to education management & leadership.
Essential: NLS Instructor, or working towards instructor status.

Responsibilities

Lead education and training for neonatal nurses, student nurses, midwives and multidisciplinary colleagues, including induction, preceptorship, emergency skills training and ongoing professional development.
Support and develop staff in clinical practice, acting as a mentor, coach and expert role model to ensure high standards of evidence-based neonatal care.
Drive quality improvement and patient safety, helping implement learning from incidents, governance initiatives and national neonatal standards.
Work clinically alongside staff, supporting newly qualified nurses, return-to-practice staff and colleagues requiring additional development.
Promote excellence in neonatal care by developing policies, guidelines and care pathways based on current evidence and best practice.
Lead workforce development strategies, identifying training needs and ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge required to deliver safe, high-quality care.
Collaborate across neonatal, paediatric, maternity and obstetric services to improve patient outcomes and ensure consistent standards of care across the Trust.
Support service development, audit, research and innovation, helping to shape and enhance neonatal services for the future.