Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Innovation team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Educator
The post holder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The post holder will be a key member of R&I, supporting the clinical training needs of the nurses and non registered staff who deliver an ever increasingly complex portfolio of studies in different therapy areas. Applicants must be have significant experience in delivering clinical research at band 6 or be a current clinical educator.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to maintain and develop all clinical aspects of staff education, development and training within the Research Delivery team so as to ensure the highest standard of patient care delivery.
Main duties of the job
They should possess excellent leadership skills and be able to create a dynamic learning environment in order to facilitate, deliver and evaluate programmes of learning for all patient facing Research delivery staff.
Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm towards creating a positive learning environment which meets the individual needs of staff, and provides further development opportunities for preceptors, mentors, junior nursing staff and student nurses in Research.
To work in collaboration with the Sheffield Universities.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."o Outstanding patient careo Brilliant place to worko Leader in children's healthOur commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Possess a teaching and assessing certificate
- Degree in relevant subject
- Has or currently studying for post graduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years experience working on a Neonatal Surgical Unit.
- Management experience on NSU as a Band 6/7shift co-ordinator.
- Teaching and Mentorship experience within the Neonatal Surgical Unit setting.
Desirable
- Teaching experience in higher education setting.
- Provide specialist neonatal surgical education to SY&H region
- Performing PDR
- Recruitment and personnel
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current Nursing/Health/Educational Issues
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g., Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Quality assurance principles
- Leadership qualities
- Communication
- Teaching experience
- Personnel Management
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Possess a teaching and assessing certificate
- Degree in relevant subject
- Has or currently studying for post graduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years experience working on a Neonatal Surgical Unit.
- Management experience on NSU as a Band 6/7shift co-ordinator.
- Teaching and Mentorship experience within the Neonatal Surgical Unit setting.
Desirable
- Teaching experience in higher education setting.
- Provide specialist neonatal surgical education to SY&H region
- Performing PDR
- Recruitment and personnel
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current Nursing/Health/Educational Issues
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g., Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Quality assurance principles
- Leadership qualities
- Communication
- Teaching experience
- Personnel Management
Desirable
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).
