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Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Educator - North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network

The closing date is 05 March 2026

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Band 718.75 hours per week (0.5 WTE)1-year Secondment or Fixed Term ContractHome-based with travel across the North West Neonatal Network

Are you passionate about neonatal education and looking to develop your education/development skills in a broader context?

Then come and join like-minded people in the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (NWNODN). Established in April 2013 it compromises of the 3 mature Neonatal Networks; Lancashire and South Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Cheshire and Merseyside.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic neonatal nurse with a extensive neonatal experience, Qualification in Speciality (QiS), mentorship experience and a background in education to join our dynamic Education Team.

As part of NWNODN Education Team you will support the delivery of the Foundation in Neonates Programme (FiN), Foundation Element of NW Pathway to Qualification in Speciality, alongside supporting the delivery of multi-disciplinary education across the North West Neonatal ODN

What We Offer

  • A supportive, friendly team environment.
  • Opportunities to contribute to regional and national neonatal education.
  • Professional development in education, leadership, and quality improvement.
  • Flexible home-based working with regional travel.

Main duties of the job

  • Be responsible for planning and delivering formal classroom and online teaching sessions and learning resources based on current evidence base

  • Be responsible for the maintenance of an appropriate learning environment, allowing all learners to optimise their professional development

  • Function as a senior clinical practitioner within the neonatal unit demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical skills

  • Promote the objectives of the NWNODN

  • Be a highly motivated individual, demonstrating a flexible approach to meet the competing demands of the role

  • Be required to travel to all units in the NWNODN to promote education and training

  • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct in order that a safe and quality service is provided.

  • Act as a role model in the clinical area teaching, assessing and supporting neonatal teams.

  • Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of the clinical setting.

  • Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivered to the neonate and family is appropriate and optimum.

  • Encourage and promote an evidence-based culture.

  • Act as an advocate for babies and their families supporting the principle of Family Integrated Care.

About us

The NWNODN are hosted by Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, and work in partnership with families and healthcare professionals delivering neonatal care across the North West, helping each clinical setting to achieve the highest standard of care possible.

The Purpose of the NWNODN:

  • Ensure effective clinical flows through the provider system

  • Facilitate system-wide collaboration

  • Improve multi-professional, cross-organisational engagement

  • Develop consistent guidance and service standards to ensure a consistent patient and family experience

  • Focus on quality assurance

  • Capacity planning

  • Activity and quality monitoring

The Neonatal Network aims to provide high quality neonatal care to babies and their families.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

411-COR-26-7801837

Job locations

Alder Hey

Liverpool

L12 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached for the full details.

Communication

  • Develop and maintain effective communication with staff undertaking education programmes which shows a sensitivity to their individual circumstances.

  • Articulate and interpret information for staff ensuring understanding.

  • Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across NWNODN dealing with complex situations and working towards a resolution.

  • Create an environment that encourages and maintains effective communication systems between the Trusts and the NWNODN.

Analytical Skills

  • Ensure appropriate systems are in place to maintain accurate records.

  • Assist in the development and evaluation of teaching programmes.

  • Demonstrate an awareness of cost implications associated with the programmes and ensure effective use of all resources.

  • Demonstrate an overall awareness of quality issues and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

  • In collaboration with NWNODN Team and hospital-based manger and educators deal appropriately with capability or professional issues.

Planning and Organising Skills

  • Utilise specialist neonatal knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of education across the north-west.

  • Work within the neonatal service Providers to support the planning and delivery Education across NW.

  • Organise room booking/virtual delivery tools for learning as appropriate.

Physical Skills

  • Standard keyboard skills

  • A high proportion of time will be office-based, using computer equipment.

  • There will be a requirement to work to tight timescales and competing deadlines

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

  • To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality and diversity.

  • To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality

  • Act as a role model within the team developing and sustaining team working.

  • Demonstrate responsibility and show initiative in the workplace.

  • Be proactive within the team and contribute to team development to enhance the overall quality of education across NWNODN.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached for the full details.

Communication

  • Develop and maintain effective communication with staff undertaking education programmes which shows a sensitivity to their individual circumstances.

  • Articulate and interpret information for staff ensuring understanding.

  • Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across NWNODN dealing with complex situations and working towards a resolution.

  • Create an environment that encourages and maintains effective communication systems between the Trusts and the NWNODN.

Analytical Skills

  • Ensure appropriate systems are in place to maintain accurate records.

  • Assist in the development and evaluation of teaching programmes.

  • Demonstrate an awareness of cost implications associated with the programmes and ensure effective use of all resources.

  • Demonstrate an overall awareness of quality issues and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

  • In collaboration with NWNODN Team and hospital-based manger and educators deal appropriately with capability or professional issues.

Planning and Organising Skills

  • Utilise specialist neonatal knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of education across the north-west.

  • Work within the neonatal service Providers to support the planning and delivery Education across NW.

  • Organise room booking/virtual delivery tools for learning as appropriate.

Physical Skills

  • Standard keyboard skills

  • A high proportion of time will be office-based, using computer equipment.

  • There will be a requirement to work to tight timescales and competing deadlines

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

  • To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality and diversity.

  • To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality

  • Act as a role model within the team developing and sustaining team working.

  • Demonstrate responsibility and show initiative in the workplace.

  • Be proactive within the team and contribute to team development to enhance the overall quality of education across NWNODN.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife
  • Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent level of experience

Experience

Essential

  • Current evidence of mentoring within the clinical environment
  • Experience of multidisciplinary neonatal education and training

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate nurse education or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent

Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to continuing education
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife
  • Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent level of experience

Experience

Essential

  • Current evidence of mentoring within the clinical environment
  • Experience of multidisciplinary neonatal education and training

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate nurse education or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent

Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to continuing education

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey

Liverpool

L12 2AP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey

Liverpool

L12 2AP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce & Education Lead Nurse

Karen Mainwaring

karen.mainwaring@alderhey.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

411-COR-26-7801837

Job locations

Alder Hey

Liverpool

L12 2AP


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