Job summary
Are you a team player, with excellent communication and management skills and a willingness to develop education within a friendly dynamic tertiary NICU? We are seeking a Band 6 Qualified in Specialty Neonatal Nurse who would be interested in joining our Practice Development Team working 2 long days a week in the Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) role and the remaining hours working on the NICU clinical Roster.
You will be responsible for facilitating all members of the nursing team. The Practice Development Team facilitate all staff through the 'Development Pathway' from induction of newly appointed staff, preparation and support for the Qualified in Speciality modules and consolidation of skills following the course. You will also work alongside pre and post registration students, acting as a role model to strive for the delivery of first-class patient care. You will also help in the facilitation of mandatory training and study days to ensure all staff remain up to date in their knowledge and skills. We are committed to the continuing professional development of our nursing staff and this is an excellent opportunity to influence education, development and learning within the neonatal unit.
NICU is one of the 3 tertiary centres for the Eastern Neonatal network and part of the East of England Neonatal ODN. The unit admits babies requiring tertiary neonatal care including surgery, ENT and neurosurgery.
Main duties of the job
You will, without supervision, be responsible for providing evidence based education and guidance for the delivery of safe and effective clinical care by all nursing staff within NICU.
Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Facilitate the orientation, induction and continued supervision of new and existing registered nursing staff to achieve clinical competence associated with skills required in the allocated specialty.
To orientate and support the preceptorship of newly qualified registered nurses as they integrate within the service.
To support pre and post registration students during their clinical placements to the service.
To ensure that mentors are complying with national standards as defined by the NMC.
To support the NICU Clinical Education Lead Nurse in the provision of mandatory training and study days developed to enhance learning within NICU/Maternity & Children's services.
Demonstrate leadership
Collaborate with the NICU Clinical Education Lead Nurse to create and implement strategies to enhance the delivery of evidence based practice.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 23rd July 2023
Interviews are due to commence on the week commencing 31st July 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 23rd July 2023
Interviews are due to commence on the week commencing 31st July 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC Paediatric RN or Adult RN
- Post registration Neonatal Critical Care qualification
- NLS training
- Teaching and assessing qualification and /or Mentorship Module
- Safeguarding Children training level 1,2,3
Desirable
- Evidence of degree level study
- NLS instructor status
- Recruitment and retention experience
- Appraisal Training
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 in a level 2 or 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Desirable
- Experience obtained in more than one Neonatal setting
- Previous experience of mentoring in the clinical setting
- Presenting a topic within a formal setting e.g. at study days or conferences
Knowledge
Essential
- Works within the boundaries of local and national policies and professional issues
- To have a depth of neonatal nursing knowledge, integrating theory and practice.
Desirable
- Current knowledge of research developments within Neonatal Care
Skills
Essential
- Competent to lead others in the care of neonates and their families in a safe and effective manner without direct supervision
- Advocate of neonatal care
- Evidence of effective communication and decision making skills
- Evidence of forward thinking and progressive work ethos
- Advanced computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
- Evidence of developing guidelines/policies
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC Paediatric RN or Adult RN
- Post registration Neonatal Critical Care qualification
- NLS training
- Teaching and assessing qualification and /or Mentorship Module
- Safeguarding Children training level 1,2,3
Desirable
- Evidence of degree level study
- NLS instructor status
- Recruitment and retention experience
- Appraisal Training
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 in a level 2 or 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Desirable
- Experience obtained in more than one Neonatal setting
- Previous experience of mentoring in the clinical setting
- Presenting a topic within a formal setting e.g. at study days or conferences
Knowledge
Essential
- Works within the boundaries of local and national policies and professional issues
- To have a depth of neonatal nursing knowledge, integrating theory and practice.
Desirable
- Current knowledge of research developments within Neonatal Care
Skills
Essential
- Competent to lead others in the care of neonates and their families in a safe and effective manner without direct supervision
- Advocate of neonatal care
- Evidence of effective communication and decision making skills
- Evidence of forward thinking and progressive work ethos
- Advanced computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
- Evidence of developing guidelines/policies
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).