Practice Educator

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a full-time Band 6 Practice Educator to join their Neonatal Education Team. This role requires a knowledgeable neonatal nurse to mentor junior staff and facilitate clinical learning. Ideal candidates will hold a Neonatal Qualified in Specialty qualification and demonstrate strong mentoring skills. Experience in clinical audits and ongoing professional development is highly valued.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife on NMC Register.
• Evidence of mentor/coach qualifications.
• Neonatal Life Support qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate clinical learning within Neonatal services.
• Deliver classroom teaching and simulation activities.
• Act as a role model for staff in clinical education.

Skills

Neonatal care expertise

Mentoring skills

Flexible teamwork

Ongoing professional development

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife

Neonatal Qualified in Specialty qualification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Details are provided below for the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, band 6, Practice Educator to join our expanding Neonatal Education Team in Southampton. We are looking to appoint a highly knowledgeable, motivated and skilled neonatal nurse to support the development of new and junior staff within the unit.

You will hold the Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Qualification and have experience in caring for complex babies requiring ventilatory/respiratory support, including high frequency oscillation ventilation and nitric oxide. Previous experience of teaching students and staff in clinical practice would be an advantage.

Working closely with the Lead Educator and the other practice educators within the unit, you will be primarily supporting the education of new and junior staff within the neonatal unit. This will include working alongside junior staff in clinical practice and skills training with those on the QIS Foundation & Specialty programmes.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. We proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Within this role you will support and facilitate clinical learning within Neonatal services which will ultimately enhance the quality of care that the babies & their families receive. You will facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-departmental learning and simulation activities, including classroom-based teaching. You will act as a resource and role model for staff on all aspects of clinical education.

You Will Have The Following Qualifications / Experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) or Registered Midwife
• Specialist Neonatal Qualified in Specialty qualification
• First level degree preferable and/or relevant neonatal experience
• Evidence of mentor / practice assessor / coaching qualification and/or evidence of supporting learners in clinical practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Neonatal Life Support qualification
• Experience as a band 5 Qualified in Specialty neonatal nurse
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit in practice would be an advantage
• Knowledge of NMC education standards
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience – Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Registered Midwife
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Qualification
• Neonatal Life Support Qualification
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit

Desirable criteria

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Further evidence of speciality competence
• Evidence of nursing practice development and management of change
• Research awareness/experience
• Stress management or counselling course
• Knowledge of undergraduate education
• Knowledge of apprenticeship education
• Knowledge of current healthcare support worker / nursing associate education
• Knowledge of the wider healthcare agenda

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving