Job summary
Do you thrive on personal responsibility, have a keen eye for detail and love to think about the bigger picture and have a restless desire to support teams to be the best they can be through education and training?
Do you excel at analysing situations, thrive on problem solving, have very high standards and respect others?
If you recognise yourself in the description above and it excites you to think you could be one of our team to help to grow our learners and develop our nursing and healthcare workforce whilst growing as a Centre of Excellence for education then we want to hear from you.
If you are a Registered Nurse/ Registered Nurse Children's who is experienced in leading education and training in Paediatrics and/or Neonates, has expertise of leading a team in the delivery of strategic priorities that will support the new NHS 10 year plan 'Fit for the Future', then we look forward to receiving your application for this key post in the UHL Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the jobAs an Education and Practice Development Lead you will work with the Deputy Chief Nurse within the UHL School of Nursing Practice and the Head of Nursing within the UHL Childrens Hospital developing and implementing our Strategic Priorities for education, training, and development within the Women's and Children's Clinical Management Group (CMG).
You will also work in partnership with The University of Leicester and De Montfort University to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of pre and post registration education and training is fully embedded in curriculums for our learners.
We will are passionate about supporting your post graduate development on your chosen career pathway of education and teaching that could include including leadership, doctorate study and opportunities to broaden your portfolio across different specialties
About usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details Date posted30 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number358-7364238-W&C
Job locationsUniversity Hospital Leicester: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Lead and implement focused Paediatric & Neonatal education and training strategies.
In conjunction with the Heads of Nursing and Deputy Chief Nurse lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
Support multi professional and inter-professional learning.
In conjunction with the Heads of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, Sister/Charge Nurses and AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description Job responsibilitiesLead and implement focused Paediatric & Neonatal education and training strategies.
In conjunction with the Heads of Nursing and Deputy Chief Nurse lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
Support multi professional and inter-professional learning.
In conjunction with the Heads of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, Sister/Charge Nurses and AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce fit for purpose and practice.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
AddressUniversity Hospital Leicester: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
AddressUniversity Hospital Leicester: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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