Clinical Educator & Deputy Sister/ Deputy Charge Nurse

Job summary

*This is a full time position consisting of 22.5 hours Clinical Educator and 15 hours Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge nurse.*

This new and exciting role is perfect for someone who is passionate about providing education and supporting the team in giving exceptional, evidence based care. The successful applicant will be able to motivate and develop the team and be an expert resource in all aspects of clinical care.

They will be required to provide expert advice and training relating to matters of paediatric medicine and to other areas and disciplines as appropriate. They will be a proactive role model who leads in the clinical environment on the provision of clinical education and assessments of competence in the ward/department

Alongside the clinical educator role, the role of Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge nurse will mean the successful applicant is required to support and deputise for the Ward Manager, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of nurses.

Main duties of the job

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This is a really exciting time to join NCH as we became the first Children's Hospital in Europe to achieve ANCC pathway to excellence accreditation in 2020.

This makes NCH a really special place to work, not only does this show that we provide excellent care to patients and family's it is also recognition that we have fantastic teams, leadership at all levels and a huge array of development opportunity's.

As a registered nurse at Nottingham Childrens Hospital you will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.

You will motivate colleagues, champion children's and family's safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Nottingham Children's Hospital will support you in your role and provide the relevant education, training and support for you to deliver high quality care.

About us

Nottingham Children's Hospital is set within the vibrant city of Nottingham known for its many historical sites and lively music scene. The children's hospital is housed within the Queens medical centre campus and has 116 inpatient beds across 8 inpatient wards covering all specialties, with many of our specialties being regional centres as well as two neonatal intensive care units one based at our City hospital campus.

We have an innovative Preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff during their crucial transition period from student nurse to registered nurse as well bespoke support for those joining our teams with experience.

Our staff are proud to work at Nottingham Children's Hospital and all embrace the TEAM NUH ethos which we would love you to be part of.