Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU), for a Clinical Nurse Educator.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will work within the Clinical Education team in collaboration with the Clinical Lead Nurse on PCCU to maintain and develop all aspects of staff education, development and training to the paediatric critical care speciality so as to ensure the highest standard of patient care delivery.
Experience of working within Paediatric Critical Care is essential along with teaching experience/qualifications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the provision of specialist education to families andpaediatric critical care team members, to include students, qualified nurses and the wider MDT, ensuring the continued high standards of care, and the development of the service.
The post holder will deliver education, training and practice development.
The post holder is expected to act as a role model to provide clinical leadership to the nursing team, liaising with medical and nursing staff, sharing expert knowledge and support to nursing colleagues in the clinical setting, and ensure quality care provision to the children, using unit protocols and Trust policies and guidelines.
The post holder is responsible to plan delegated aspects of staff education, development and training needs and support the implementation of evidence-based, patient focused practice. He/she will provide training programmes for staff and maintain links with institutes of further learning.
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."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our 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
The Clinical nurse educator will provide professional nursing/operational advice on issues or factors affecting care delivery, ensure the environment is conducive to learning, inquiry, and research and to identify the training and development needs of medical/nursing staff and students within the team. They must Work with the Ward/Department Manager and the medical/surgical staff to develop training programmes to improve & enhance nursing skills and practice within the service.
Please refer to the full JD and PS for further information
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
The Clinical nurse educator will provide professional nursing/operational advice on issues or factors affecting care delivery, ensure the environment is conducive to learning, inquiry, and research and to identify the training and development needs of medical/nursing staff and students within the team. They must Work with the Ward/Department Manager and the medical/surgical staff to develop training programmes to improve & enhance nursing skills and practice within the service.
Please refer to the full JD and PS for further information
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 and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN)
- Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Possess a teaching and assessing certificate
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Has or currently studying for post graduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in Paediatric Critical Care
- Management of Paediatric Critical Care as an Band 6 Shift co-ordinator or Band 7
- Teaching and Mentorship experience within Paediatric critical care setting
Desirable
- Teaching experience in higher education setting
- 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
- Counselling
- Communication
- Teaching
- Personnel Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Education Speciality Self Development/life long learning Evolution of nursing practice Management of change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN)
- Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Possess a teaching and assessing certificate
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Has or currently studying for post graduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in Paediatric Critical Care
- Management of Paediatric Critical Care as an Band 6 Shift co-ordinator or Band 7
- Teaching and Mentorship experience within Paediatric critical care setting
Desirable
- Teaching experience in higher education setting
- 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
- Counselling
- Communication
- Teaching
- Personnel Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Education Speciality Self Development/life long learning Evolution of nursing practice Management of change
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).
