Job summary
The post holder will play an essential role in supporting the Lead Educator by facilitating education, training and practice development within Child Health establishing a high standard of education for all clinically based staff.
The post holder will work in partnership under the direction of the Lead Educator and will be responsible for implementing evidence based, patient focussed practice. They will work within the clinical area, working with staff to facilitate the development of skills in order to integrate education and practice development, thus enhancing quality care delivery from both registered and unregistered workforce.
The post holder will support the Lead Educator and facilitate audit and research. They will function as a role model for staff within the clinical area, enabling and supporting the development of interdisciplinary and cross site working to ensure the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
Main duties of the job
This cross-site role requires the post holder to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of an experienced paediatric nurse and will:
Work across York and Scarborough Hospitals ensuring equitable education is delivered to high standards.
Deliver core clinical training, induction, and competency workshops for staff, ensuring alignment with paediatric proficiencies and organisational needs.
Maintain and develop clinical expertise to act as an expert resource to colleagues by acting as a role model guiding practice development and education delivery.
Support with the development and review of relevant policies and documents and ensure training is delivered and benchmark against national standards.
Support with audits and reviews to measure the effectiveness of educational initiatives, contributing to service improvement and innovation.
The post holder will promote a proactive innovative approach to education, learning and maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
Network with teams within the wider Trust and outside the Trust developing interpersonal relationships.
With support of the Lead Educator ensure the education provision to the nursing teams are met cross site ensuring an equitable provision and high standards of education and teaching.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse, Registered with the NMC
- Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- EPALS
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- At least 2 years post registration experience working in acute Paediatrics
- Working with a wide range of professionals
- Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
- Knowledge surrounding CAMHS and Safeguarding
Desirable
- Practice experience across varied Paediatric settings
- Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude and proven skills in delivery, facilitation and development of training and education
- Ability to identify own and others training needs
- Ability to motivate and influence others, demonstrating resilience
- Ability to communicate effectively with MDT colleagues
- Can demonstrate awareness of Quality and Safety Agenda in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Experience of reflective practice.
- Able educate both formally and informally.
- Awareness of learning and development strategies
- Ability to develop training packages.
- Proven skills in using simulation as a teaching tool
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse, Registered with the NMC
- Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- EPALS
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- At least 2 years post registration experience working in acute Paediatrics
- Working with a wide range of professionals
- Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
- Knowledge surrounding CAMHS and Safeguarding
Desirable
- Practice experience across varied Paediatric settings
- Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude and proven skills in delivery, facilitation and development of training and education
- Ability to identify own and others training needs
- Ability to motivate and influence others, demonstrating resilience
- Ability to communicate effectively with MDT colleagues
- Can demonstrate awareness of Quality and Safety Agenda in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Experience of reflective practice.
- Able educate both formally and informally.
- Awareness of learning and development strategies
- Ability to develop training packages.
- Proven skills in using simulation as a teaching tool
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
