Job summary
Neonatal Services for United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust operate at both Lincoln County & Boston Pilgrim Hospitals.The Local Neonatal Unit at Boston Pilgrim Hospital has 12 cots and provides short term intensive care, high dependency and Special Care to babies from Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties. Transitional care is located on the ward and provides care for 4 cots
An enthusiastic registered first level Nurse (RGN/RN-Child) is sought for the role of Band 6 Clinical Educator within the Neonatal Service at Boston Pilgrim Hospital with the expectation of covering educational needs as required at Lincoln County Hospital. The Clinical Educator will be responsible for facilitating effective training & education programmes in order to clinically and professionally develop staff within the Neonatal service.The successful candidate will have proven experience in the provision of Neonatal Intensive Care and be qualified in speciality (QIS). Furthermore, a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of study at academic level 6 is essential. Evidence of involvement in research/ audit would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be able to further their professional development through a variety of formal and informal training opportunities.The hours are 22.5 per week. The successful candidate will be required to work internal rotation in accordance with service needs.
Main duties of the job
Lead the development of a positive learning culture.Act as an authoritative resource for the Neonatal Education StrategyProvide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective education of the Neonatal Nursing and support team.To be part of the Neonatal leadership team in ensuring that the clinical and managerial requirements of the speciality are met.To be responsible for the delivery of safe quality nursing care in accordance with clinical pathways and governance frameworks.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Registered Nurse/RSCN or equivalent
- Neonatal Intensive Care post registration qualification.
- Evidence of Mentorship and preceptorship
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Hold current NLS provider certificate.
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in Neonatal nursing at Band 5 or above
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Recent experience in providing intensive, high dependency and special care for babies in a neonatal unit
- Evidence of teaching & mentoring pre & post registration staff
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to question current practice
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
- Committed to on-going professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research/audit and developing guidelines
- Experience with the Training Needs Analysis process/ IPR's
Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills when liaising with colleagues, patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
- Evidence of effective leadership and management skills.
- Able to manage difficult or complex Situations effectively and to work under pressure
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to initiate change
- Ability to prioritise and delegate
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults processes
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of a team under direction of Practice Development Nurse and Ward Manager
- Ability to adapt to change and be flexible to the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Registered Nurse/RSCN or equivalent
- Neonatal Intensive Care post registration qualification.
- Evidence of Mentorship and preceptorship
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Hold current NLS provider certificate.
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in Neonatal nursing at Band 5 or above
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Recent experience in providing intensive, high dependency and special care for babies in a neonatal unit
- Evidence of teaching & mentoring pre & post registration staff
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to question current practice
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
- Committed to on-going professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research/audit and developing guidelines
- Experience with the Training Needs Analysis process/ IPR's
Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills when liaising with colleagues, patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
- Evidence of effective leadership and management skills.
- Able to manage difficult or complex Situations effectively and to work under pressure
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to initiate change
- Ability to prioritise and delegate
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults processes
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of a team under direction of Practice Development Nurse and Ward Manager
- Ability to adapt to change and be flexible to the needs of the service
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).
