Job summary
Clinical Educator - Neonatal Unit
22.5 hours per week
An exciting job opportunity has become available on the Neonatal Unit at Ormskirk Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and experienced Neonatal Nurse with a passion for education to join us leading Neonatal Education and Development alongside our existing Clinical Educator.
We are a 10 bedded Level 2 Neonatal Unit with 1 Intensive Care cot, 2 High Dependency Cots and 7 Special Care Cots. We strive to provide excellent care for our babies and families, and the training and education of staff is fundamental to the safe running and development of the ward.
If you feel that you would be an excellent addition to the senior nurse team, and have what it takes to lead the education and development of the Neonatal Unit, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be Qualified in Speciality, and act as a specialist in education and practice development issues within Neonatal education. Alongside the current Clinical Educator, they will support other members of the team including the Ward Manager, Matron and Associate Director of Midwifery and Nursing in the development and delivery of patient focused, evidence based care.
They will need to be a highly visible role model, with up to date clinical knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate high standards of practice and work alongside staff to support development and contribute towards the review and update of Neonatal policies and procedures. They will have experience of supervising staff, and be confident to address any areas of concern with staff performance.
They will have excellent organisational skills and be responsible for planning and organising their own workload.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
Advertising Date - 11th September 2023
Closing Date - 18th September 2023
Shortlisting Date - 19th September 2023
Interview Date -26th September 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
Advertising Date - 11th September 2023
Closing Date - 18th September 2023
Shortlisting Date - 19th September 2023
Interview Date -26th September 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) or RM / RN adult with Neonatal intensive care qualification
- Mentorship course and teaching, mentoring, supervisory skills.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Course (degree level)
- Neonatal Life Support provider
- Evidence of lifelong learning up to Masters Level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant clinical experience as a senior neonatal nurse at Band 6 or above including shift leader of a Neonatal Unit
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills
- Evidence of ability to lead and develop nursing practice and promote excellence in clinical practice.
- Safeguarding experience
- Evidence of experience of clinical teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medics
- Experience of teaching Neonatal Life Support
- Risk management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a sound specialist knowledge base of neonates including national guidance, neonatal nursing conditions and the impact on the family of a sick neonate
- Knowledge of breast feeding and up to date health promotion and education knowledge
- Effective communication skills.
- Clinical leadership skills.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) or RM / RN adult with Neonatal intensive care qualification
- Mentorship course and teaching, mentoring, supervisory skills.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Course (degree level)
- Neonatal Life Support provider
- Evidence of lifelong learning up to Masters Level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant clinical experience as a senior neonatal nurse at Band 6 or above including shift leader of a Neonatal Unit
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills
- Evidence of ability to lead and develop nursing practice and promote excellence in clinical practice.
- Safeguarding experience
- Evidence of experience of clinical teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medics
- Experience of teaching Neonatal Life Support
- Risk management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a sound specialist knowledge base of neonates including national guidance, neonatal nursing conditions and the impact on the family of a sick neonate
- Knowledge of breast feeding and up to date health promotion and education knowledge
- Effective communication skills.
- Clinical leadership skills.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
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).
