Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | 7.5 hrs per week | SCH Internal Applicants Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Neonatal Surgical Unit (NSU) for a Clinical Nurse Educator to help implement the Qualification in Specialty (QIS) in neonatal critical care.
You will work with the Clinical Education Team in collaboration with the Clinical Lead Nurse to help develop staff education within neonatal critical care, ensuring the highest standard of patient care is delivered.
About You:
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Registered Nurse (Child) - RSCN
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Experience working in a Neonatal Critical Care setting
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Teaching and Assessing qualification and experience
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the clinical education field within a supportive Trust. We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide professional nursing and operational advice on factors affecting care delivery.
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Develop training programmes in collaboration with the MDT to enhance nursing practice.
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Deliver education, training, and practise development.
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Be a clinical role model, offering support and expert knowledge to nursing colleagues.
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Maintain links with educational institutions to support ongoing learning and development.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN)
- Mentor/Assessor Course
- Post Neonatal Critical Care course
Desirable
- Previous education support
- Performing Appraisals
- Recruitment
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Neonatal Critical Care setting
- Experience of nursing patients within a high dependency/critical care environment
- Bedside teaching and support
Desirable
- Previous education support
- Relevant project work
- Research and Audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Speciality Issues
- Education Plan
- Role of the Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator on NSU
- Teaching (Staff, students and families)
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Infection Control
- Child protection/Safeguarding
- Quality assurance issues
- Leadership
- Multidisciplinary Communication
- Time Management skills
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Good IT skills eg use of Microsoft Word, Excel and MSTeams
- Counselling/Coaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Education Speciality
- Commitment to: Self Development
- Commitment to: Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to: Management of change
- Commitment to: Flexible working patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN)
- Mentor/Assessor Course
- Post Neonatal Critical Care course
Desirable
- Previous education support
- Performing Appraisals
- Recruitment
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Neonatal Critical Care setting
- Experience of nursing patients within a high dependency/critical care environment
- Bedside teaching and support
Desirable
- Previous education support
- Relevant project work
- Research and Audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Speciality Issues
- Education Plan
- Role of the Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator on NSU
- Teaching (Staff, students and families)
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Infection Control
- Child protection/Safeguarding
- Quality assurance issues
- Leadership
- Multidisciplinary Communication
- Time Management skills
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Good IT skills eg use of Microsoft Word, Excel and MSTeams
- Counselling/Coaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Education Speciality
- Commitment to: Self Development
- Commitment to: Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to: Management of change
- Commitment to: Flexible working patterns
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).
