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Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal Practice Development Nurse

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced neonatal nurse with 3 years post neonatal training and at least 2 years of experience facilitating and teaching in Neonatal care to undertake the role of Practice Development Nurse. This is a highly challenging and rewarding role within our fast-paced service.

You must have an interest in education, and the development of evidence-based standards of care. If you are motivated with good leadership ability and excellent clinical skills, we would love to hear from you. In return you will benefit from continuous education for carer and professional development enhanced leadership skills succession planning within the unit and the trust

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a part of the senior neonatal nursing team, will contribute.

the operational and educational management of the unit. Will lead/ facilitate.

the linking of theory to practice. on both pre and post education, training and

practice development for neonatal nursing team. The post holder will have excellent teaching and presentation skills both in the classroom and clinical area.

You will lead / facilitate to deliver an effective and dynamic education program from our neonatal education strategy to the nursing team, students coming into the service (which includes staff on clinical placement during their neonatal nurse training) and junior staff who need induction and support. We offer clinical placements to students undertaking neonatal nurse modules from level 1 and 2 units.

You will be an enthusiastic, motivated senior neonatal nurse with substantive experience at band 6 and above. You will have robust teaching, presentation, and organisational skills as well as evidence of an interest in education, ambition, drive and excellent communication skills.

About us

You will in return receive ongoing support from the Senior Nurse, trust education team and multidisciplinary team (MDT) team.

Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for Key duties and responsibilities.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We also welcome full time, part time or job share individuals, please come, and have a discussion with our Senior Nurse.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust and the Neonatal team and be a part of turning our vision into your everyday practice.

Details

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0320

Job locations

Neonatal Unit, Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualification, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both documents , please see the attachments for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualification, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both documents , please see the attachments for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Neonatal

Essential

  • 2 years at band 7 in Level 2/3 neonatal units
  • NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife/. Registered children's nurse
  • Neonatal Qualification
  • o Experience of working in a Level 3 unit and NLS qualification
  • Recognised teaching course
  • Experience of Neonatal education pathways

Desirable

  • MSc or willing to undertake or be working towards a Master qualification
  • NLS instructor status
  • Professional leadership training
  • Knowledge of HEI/ODN education pathways
Person Specification

Neonatal

Essential

  • 2 years at band 7 in Level 2/3 neonatal units
  • NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife/. Registered children's nurse
  • Neonatal Qualification
  • o Experience of working in a Level 3 unit and NLS qualification
  • Recognised teaching course
  • Experience of Neonatal education pathways

Desirable

  • MSc or willing to undertake or be working towards a Master qualification
  • NLS instructor status
  • Professional leadership training
  • Knowledge of HEI/ODN education pathways

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neonatal Unit, Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neonatal Unit, Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal Matron

Rachel Vinu Job

rachel.job-vinu@nhs.net

02085107518

Details

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0320

Job locations

Neonatal Unit, Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6SR


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