Network LTV Practice Educator | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced paediatric nurse to support long-term ventilation education across the East of England. The role offers opportunities to enhance care pathways and deliver education collaboratively. Applicants should have paediatric nursing experience and strong teaching skills. Benefits include development opportunities and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised transport options

24/7 hot food availability

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric nursing with a focus on long-term ventilation.
• Strong educational and teaching skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the LTV workstream in the region and enhance care pathways.
• Deliver LTV education packages and provide support to Trusts.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve patient movement from PICU.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

LTV experience

Teaching skills

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse with LTV experience to join the East of England Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (EoE PCC ODN) to cover maternity leave on a secondment. You will be part of the PCC ODN Education team and support the LTV workstream across the EoE while contributing to education and regional LTV workstreams aligned with the NCEPOD recommendations.

The post holder will, in collaboration with the tertiary LTV service and the Network LTV clinical lead, continue the delivery and evaluation of LTV education packages across the EoE and provide MDT LTV education across the network, offering support to individual Trusts where required.

Responsibilities

• Support the LTV workstream in the EoE and contribute to pathways of care for children and young people requiring LTV across the region.
• Deliver LTV education packages across the EoE and provide MDT education and support to Trusts as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical teams regionally to improve patient flow and experience when moving from PICU to ward/home.
• Build and maintain relationships with other ODN LTV and education teams across the country to rationalise resources and reduce variation in clinical care and education.
• Teach using various methods including face-to-face and virtual platforms; maintain excellent knowledge of paediatric LTV practice.
• Travel to Trusts within the EoE as required.

Qualifications/Experience

• Paediatric nurse with LTV experience and strong educational/teaching skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of national education frameworks.
• Capacity to deliver education across different formats (in-person and virtual) and to support regional LTV workstreams.

About Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, comprising Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. It provides accessible high-quality healthcare for local, regional and national services and supports staff development and career pathways.

We have a vibrant hospital campus with excellent facilities to practise skills and develop careers. Our values are Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent, underpinning outstanding patient care. We operate a fully electronic patient record system to improve quality, safety and outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialties
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring delivered by a dedicated clinical education team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Excellent location and quality of life
• Good schools/colleges and transport links

Role Details

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for this post as a secondment with line manager approval. Fixed-term applicants may apply as a fixed-term position.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough-based roles, those identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised, though interviews cannot be guaranteed.

Closing date: midnight on 2 October 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 13 October 2025.

Benefits

• Development opportunities and a range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Subsidised transport options including Stagecoach and Park and Ride, and subsidised on-site parking.
• Hot food available 24/7 at a reduced cost; staff break spaces and facilities to support wellbeing.

CUH is committed to supporting good work-life balance with flexible arrangements where possible. If you would like to discuss required hours, please contact the provided point of contact. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.