Neonatal Clinical Educator

Job summary

We are looking for a Neonatal Clinical Educator for a fixed 12 month secondment to support the education and development of staff across the Neonatal units and Neonatal transitional Care at our Derby and Burton sites.

Neonatal Services at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are provided by 2 Units and Transitional Care. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit based at Royal Derby Hospital site has 26 cots and is a Level 2 (LNU) purpose built unit providing medical care for premature and sick infants. There are 3 ITU, 6 HDU and 17 SC cots.

NNU on the Queens Hospital Burton site has 8 cots and is a Level 1 (Special Care) Unit. Both units work closely with one another to provide high quality care across the service. Both units are part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (North Hub).

We are looking for someone who is motivated, passionate and experienced in delivering training, supporting staff and developing clinical practice, which will all have a positive impact on patient care. We recognise the essential role education plays in delivering the highest possible standards of care to our patients.

Successful post holder will be required to work across both our Burton and Derby sites.

Main duties of the job

As part of the NICU Education and Quality team you will manage new staff through orientation and induction and support existing staff with ongoing training and competencies. You will work a minimum of one clinical shift per month working alongside staff members on the neonatal units. The focus of this 12 month fixed term/secondment is to support the ongoing work within UHDB NHS FT to meet the safety actions of the Maternity Incentive Scheme and to support the ongoing digital education needs of the service.

You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver evidence based educational programs, contribute to maintaining the quality of care and provide teaching and education to the registered and unregistered nursing staff working in the wider children's hospital.

You will havecurrent NMC registration RSCN/RN, and demonstrable post-registration experience in neonatal services. You will be Qualified in Speciality and have a valid NLS Certificate.

Relevant current experience working in a clinical setting. Qualification / evidence to support ability to provide training. Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Evidence of specialist skills gained through theoretical knowledge care. IT Literate including experience with BadgerNet.

Closing date of applications: 25th September 2025

Interview date: 09th October 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

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

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