Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our neonatal unit for 2 full time, clinical facilitators within our education team in Southampton.
We are looking to recruit highly knowledgeable, motivated and skilled neonatal nurses to support the development of staff within the unit. You will hold the neonatal Qualified in Speciality qualification and have experience in caring for complex babies requiring ventilatory / respiratory support, including high frequency oscillation, nitric oxide and cooling therapy.
As the largest neonatal unit in the South Coast we are in the process of expanding our education team to meet the clinical demands within the unit. Following our expansion plan we will be providing expert care for 43 babies including 14 ITU, 13 HDU and 16 Special Care infants. We are a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit and are a specialist surgical and cardiac centre.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll do:
Working closely with the Lead Educator, one of these clinical facilitator posts will be to support the education of non-registered staff within the unit, including pre-registration learners, education support of band 2-4 staff and OSCE training and development for international nurses. The second post is to provide preceptorship / Qualified in Speciality support and skills training to learners undertaking these education programmes.
Support and facilitate clinical learning in the neonatal unit and other local areas to identify learning opportunities which enhance the quality of care that the babies receive.
Facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-department learning and simulation activities
Act as a resource and role model for staff on all aspects of clinical education.
What we're looking for:
- RSCN / RN Child / RN Adult / RM registration
- Specialist Neonatal QIS qualification
- First level degree preferable and / or relevant neonatal experience
- Evidence of mentor / practice assessor qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- NLS qualification
- Experience as a band 5 neonatal QIS nurse
- Knowledge of change management an advantage
- Knowledge of NMC education standards
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll do:
Working closely with the Lead Educator, one of these clinical facilitator posts will be to support the education of non-registered staff within the unit, including pre-registration learners, education support of band 2-4 staff and OSCE training and development for international nurses. The second post is to provide preceptorship / Qualified in Speciality support and skills training to learners undertaking these education programmes.
Support and facilitate clinical learning in the neonatal unit and other local areas to identify learning opportunities which enhance the quality of care that the babies receive.
Facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-department learning and simulation activities
Act as a resource and role model for staff on all aspects of clinical education.
What we're looking for:
- RSCN / RN Child / RN Adult / RM registration
- Specialist Neonatal QIS qualification
- First level degree preferable and / or relevant neonatal experience
- Evidence of mentor / practice assessor qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- NLS qualification
- Experience as a band 5 neonatal QIS nurse
- Knowledge of change management an advantage
- Knowledge of NMC education standards
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Registered Midwife
- Specialist Neonatal Qualified in Speciality Qualification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree qualification or relevant equivalent experience
- Completion of ILS
- Currently working primarily with adult patients
- Evidence of ongoing development and education
- Extensive post registration experience within a related specialty
- Experience of educating and developing staff
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of nursing practise development and management of change
- Competent in relevant expanded practices
- Has experience working within a busy general ward
- Research awareness/experience
- Stress management or counselling course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Registered Midwife
- Specialist Neonatal Qualified in Speciality Qualification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree qualification or relevant equivalent experience
- Completion of ILS
- Currently working primarily with adult patients
- Evidence of ongoing development and education
- Extensive post registration experience within a related specialty
- Experience of educating and developing staff
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of nursing practise development and management of change
- Competent in relevant expanded practices
- Has experience working within a busy general ward
- Research awareness/experience
- Stress management or counselling course
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).
