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 days a week in the Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) role and the remaining hours working on the NICU clinical Roster, to cover maternity leave.
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. The CPF will also work alongside pre and post registration students, acting as a role model to strive for the delivery of first-class patient care. The post holder 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, this is an excellent opportunity to influence education, development and learning within the neonatal unit.
The 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 and neurosurgery.
Main duties of the job
Facilitate learning and professional development for NMAHPs and CSWs in clinical areas and learners on clinical placements, as directed by the Divisional Education Lead
Work collaboratively with education colleagues across the organisation to share best practice thus ensuring learners have a positive placement experience at CUH
Provide supervision and support for all unregistered/registered staff and learners always promoting evidence-based practice
Provide professional training and development of staff and learners through formal and informal teaching both in classroom and clinical settings
Support and promote a lifelong approach to learning and development among staff and learners by providing educational resources, implementing clinical supervision, and encouraging reflective practice
Audit clinical practice where required; ensure that any risks relating to quality are escalated to the Divisional Education Lead
Support clinical teams to maintain a centralised database of current skills and competencies, and address any shortfalls
Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to co-ordinate and deliver Trust-wide education activities, including induction/onboarding, preceptorship, skill development, medical devices training and competency sign-off
Contribute to the delivery of education provided by the CUH Academy to both internal and external delegates
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals 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.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 26 April 2026.
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 4 May 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 26 April 2026.
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 4 May 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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
- Registered Children's Nurse
- First degree
- Evidence of current relevant continuous professional development
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education or working towards
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development in area of specialism
- Qualified in Speciality
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
- Leadership/management experience
- Evidence of ability to study at Master's level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Teaching experience (formal or informal)
- Experience in using reflective practice
- Experience in giving formal feedback to others
Desirable
- Experience in shift management and leadership of a team
- Relevant audit experience
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- 1.Able to demonstrate understanding of the job role priorities in respect of current NHS, Nursing and Midwifery Council standards/HCPC standards, CQC standards
- 2.Good understanding of professional and statutory body requirements in relation to practice learning placements
- 3.Demonstrates a sound awareness of cultural and learning diversity
Desirable
- Audit / data collection or research experience.
- Quality issues and the role of clinical governance
- Understanding of the needs & priorities of the Division
Skills
Essential
- Ability to initiate and implement improvements in practice
- Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills
- Able to have challenging conversations where necessary
- Computer literacy including competent in Word and Excel
- Negotiation skills and influencing skills.
- Ability to organised own time to deliver targets and initiatives.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates a high-level awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Able to work both unsupervised and within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads/manage own workload
- Able to identify/assess training needs
- Able to respond to strategic needs
- Able to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Enhanced skills for current area of work
- Change management & problem solving
- Use of simulated learning to foster the development of new knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Flexibility of working hours in line with the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- First degree
- Evidence of current relevant continuous professional development
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education or working towards
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development in area of specialism
- Qualified in Speciality
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
- Leadership/management experience
- Evidence of ability to study at Master's level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Teaching experience (formal or informal)
- Experience in using reflective practice
- Experience in giving formal feedback to others
Desirable
- Experience in shift management and leadership of a team
- Relevant audit experience
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- 1.Able to demonstrate understanding of the job role priorities in respect of current NHS, Nursing and Midwifery Council standards/HCPC standards, CQC standards
- 2.Good understanding of professional and statutory body requirements in relation to practice learning placements
- 3.Demonstrates a sound awareness of cultural and learning diversity
Desirable
- Audit / data collection or research experience.
- Quality issues and the role of clinical governance
- Understanding of the needs & priorities of the Division
Skills
Essential
- Ability to initiate and implement improvements in practice
- Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills
- Able to have challenging conversations where necessary
- Computer literacy including competent in Word and Excel
- Negotiation skills and influencing skills.
- Ability to organised own time to deliver targets and initiatives.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates a high-level awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Able to work both unsupervised and within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads/manage own workload
- Able to identify/assess training needs
- Able to respond to strategic needs
- Able to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Enhanced skills for current area of work
- Change management & problem solving
- Use of simulated learning to foster the development of new knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Flexibility of working hours in line with the needs of the service
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).