Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse with a specialist interest in neonatal education to join Newborn Services at St Mary's Managed Clinical Service (MCS).
We are looking for a motivated, highly skilled, kind, and caring qualified in speciality nurse, who has experience at Band 6 or above within a neonatal intensive care unit. You'll have an enthusiasm to lead and develop the Newborn Services education team to enable practice learning to the highest quality. Wewill expect you to be a proficient, approachable, and compassionate role model, in addition to being an expert clinician in Neonatal nursing, with a proven track record of clinical achievement, able to improve educational outcomes in a continued and sustainable way.
Main duties of the job
As education team lead, you will work collaboratively with the governance, quality improvement, procurement, and patient experience teams to ensure education projects are provided to all staff, addressing learning from incidents, complaints and family feedback. You'll be passionate about delivering high quality evidenced based care along with providing a positive experience for families. This is your opportunity to influence the experience of infants and families by developing education and safety within a strong and dedicated workforce. As part of the Newborn Services leadership team, you'll guide, monitor and support registered and non-registered nursing staff in the maintenance of professional standards and support development through supervision and performance appraisals across the MCS. We will expect you to deputise in absence of the Matron for Education and Quality, contribute to and write reports to be presented within the managed clinical service meetings. You will represent Newborn services at network and divisional meetings, ensuring that all members of the education team are involved in hospital wide practice developments. We have close links with Manchester and Salford Universities, which you will liaise with closely with.
We will provide you with the support to develop and build this role, through 1:1 meeting with the Matron for Education and Quality, we will develop your leadership experience through in house leadership courses.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - RN (Adult/RN(Child)/RSCN/RM.
- Specialist Qualification as a neonatal nurse.
- Graduate
- Neonatal Life Support provider.
- Evidence of Teaching, coaching or assessing learning in practice qualification.
- Safeguarding Children.
Desirable
- Enhanced Practice course
- Counselling Course
- Leadership course
Knowledge
Essential
- Local and National issues affecting nursing and midwifery, inclusive of key service priorities for neonatal education
- Knowledge of NMC standards and requirements for learning
- Awareness of budgetary control.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.
- Knowledge of Audit and research methodology.
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing and delivering education training programmes and leading change.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years in speciality including 2 years at Band 6.
- Experience of managing and leading a team.
- Evidence of teaching, education, presenting and facilitation of learning in practice.
- Evidence of practice development activity within the fields of neonatology and education.
- Evidence of personal/professional developmen
Desirable
- Implementation/participation within audit/research.
- Experience of recruitment.
- Evidence of action from service user and learner feedback to promote change.
Attributes
Essential
- An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people.
- Critical analysis skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Proven clinical skills.
- Confident decision maker.
- Assertive and proactive.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Aptitude to change.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of excellent proven clinical and managerial record.
- Able to work effectively with families and staff, fostering partnership in care.
- Ability to manage and thrive within high acuity situations.
- Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and deliver quality services.
- Able to demonstrate wide knowledge of health policy and application to practice.
- Well-developed organisational skills.
- Internal and external training, development, audit groups and forums.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - RN (Adult/RN(Child)/RSCN/RM.
- Specialist Qualification as a neonatal nurse.
- Graduate
- Neonatal Life Support provider.
- Evidence of Teaching, coaching or assessing learning in practice qualification.
- Safeguarding Children.
Desirable
- Enhanced Practice course
- Counselling Course
- Leadership course
Knowledge
Essential
- Local and National issues affecting nursing and midwifery, inclusive of key service priorities for neonatal education
- Knowledge of NMC standards and requirements for learning
- Awareness of budgetary control.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.
- Knowledge of Audit and research methodology.
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing and delivering education training programmes and leading change.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years in speciality including 2 years at Band 6.
- Experience of managing and leading a team.
- Evidence of teaching, education, presenting and facilitation of learning in practice.
- Evidence of practice development activity within the fields of neonatology and education.
- Evidence of personal/professional developmen
Desirable
- Implementation/participation within audit/research.
- Experience of recruitment.
- Evidence of action from service user and learner feedback to promote change.
Attributes
Essential
- An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people.
- Critical analysis skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Proven clinical skills.
- Confident decision maker.
- Assertive and proactive.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Aptitude to change.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of excellent proven clinical and managerial record.
- Able to work effectively with families and staff, fostering partnership in care.
- Ability to manage and thrive within high acuity situations.
- Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and deliver quality services.
- Able to demonstrate wide knowledge of health policy and application to practice.
- Well-developed organisational skills.
- Internal and external training, development, audit groups and forums.
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).
