Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, band 6, Practice Educator to join our expanding Neonatal Education Team in Southampton. We are looking to appoint a highly knowledgeable, motivated and skilled neonatal Nurse to support the development of students and 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 ventilation and nitric oxide. Previous experience of teaching students and staff in clinical practice would be an advantage.
Working closely with the Lead Educator and the other practice educators within the unit, you will be primarily supporting the education of non-registered staff and junior staff within the neonatal unit. This will include the management of pre-registration learners on placement, educational support of band 2-4 staff and skills training with nurses on the QIS Foundation & Speciality programmes.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role you will support and facilitate clinical learning within Neonatal services which will ultimately enhance the quality of care that the babies & their families receive.
You will facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-departmental learning and simulation activities, including classroom-based teaching.
You will act as a resource and role model for staff on all aspects of clinical education.
You will have the following qualifications / experience:
Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) or Registered Midwife Qualification Specialist Neonatal Qualified in Speciality qualification First level degree preferable and / or relevant neonatal experience Evidence of mentor / practice assessor / coaching qualification and / or evidenceof supporting learners in clinical practice Evidence of ongoing professional development Neonatal Life Support qualification Experience as a band 5 Qualified in Speciality neonatal nurse Experience of undertaking clinical audit in practice would be an advantage Knowledge of NMC education standards Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role you will support and facilitate clinical learning within Neonatal services which will ultimately enhance the quality of care that the babies & their families receive.
You will facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-departmental learning and simulation activities, including classroom-based teaching.
You will act as a resource and role model for staff on all aspects of clinical education.
You will have the following qualifications / experience:
Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) or Registered Midwife Qualification Specialist Neonatal Qualified in Speciality qualification First level degree preferable and / or relevant neonatal experience Evidence of mentor / practice assessor / coaching qualification and / or evidenceof supporting learners in clinical practice Evidence of ongoing professional development Neonatal Life Support qualification Experience as a band 5 Qualified in Speciality neonatal nurse Experience of undertaking clinical audit in practice would be an advantage Knowledge of NMC education standards Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Registered Midwife
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
- Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Significant experience within relevant field
- Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Qualification
- Neonatal Life Support Qualification
- Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
- Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Desirable
- Education at a master's degree level
- Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
- Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Further evidence of speciality competence
- Evidence of nursing practice development and management of change
- Research awareness/experience
- Stress management or counselling course
- Knowledge of undergraduate education
- Knowledge of apprenticeship education
- Knowledge of current healthcare support worker / nursing associate education
- Knowledge of the wider healthcare agenda
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Registered Midwife
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
- Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Significant experience within relevant field
- Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Qualification
- Neonatal Life Support Qualification
- Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
- Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Desirable
- Education at a master's degree level
- Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
- Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Further evidence of speciality competence
- Evidence of nursing practice development and management of change
- Research awareness/experience
- Stress management or counselling course
- Knowledge of undergraduate education
- Knowledge of apprenticeship education
- Knowledge of current healthcare support worker / nursing associate education
- Knowledge of the wider healthcare agenda
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
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).
