PM259691 Neonatal Clinical Educator

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Educator for Aberdeen Neonatal Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. The role involves leading induction, preceptorship, competency assessment and ongoing professional development to support high standards of neonatal care.

You will work with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote education, evidence-based practice and workforce improvement, ensuring staff maintain clinical competence aligned with national standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Midwifery as appropriate) with Neonatal QIS qualification is required.
• Experience in neonatal intensive, high dependency and special care nursing is essential.
• Passionate about education, professional development and workforce improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead induction, preceptorship and competency assessment for neonatal staff.
• Coordinate simulation training and ongoing professional development across the unit.
• Support learning and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Education/Training

Clinical Neonatal Care

Formation

Registered Nurse

QIS Neonatal Nurse

Description du poste

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.

Applicants Must Be

• 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.