Job summary
Part time position - 7.5 Hours per week
Fixed term contract, end date: 31/03/2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated neonatal nurse looking to develop their skills in education and training to support the neonatal unit in providing high quality safe and effective evidence based care to neonates and their families.
You will work alongside the Neonatal Education Lead to develop and deliver education and training sessions both as part of structured learning pathways and also as part of teaching sessions delivered on the neonatal Unit.
You will also be instrumental in supporting staff completing the Neonatal Foundation programme and facilitating the competency based learning package.
You will be work closely as a team with the Neonatal Education Lead, ODN education team and the wider education team within CYPS to deliver training and education to deliver evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
- To work alongside the nursing staff providing clinical supervision to support the development, confidence and competence of staff undertaking the Qualified in Speciality Foundation programme.
- To be creative in designing, delivering and evaluating clinical skills training for staff in a variety of learning needs to include simulated clinical skills training.
- To be responsible for the recording of training undertaken by staff and monitor training compliance, highlighting any training compliance issues to the Neonatal Education Lead or Neonatal Lead nurse.
- To promote a positive attitude to learning and development.
- To liaise with the student placement team to support the student experience on the Neonatal Unit, provide student off duty and support staff in the use and completion of student electronic practice assessment documentation.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing clinical skills training to a multidisciplinary team
- Extensive acute Neonatal nursing care experience including intensive and high dependency care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local, network and national policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to the provision of safe effective neonatal care
- Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Planning and organising:
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to think and plan tactically and analytically
- Ability to deliver to tight timescales
- Analytical and Judgement:
- Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision and escalate to senior staff.
- Able to problem solve and use initiative in decision making.
- Communication and relationships:
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in
- an empathetic manner to patients,
- relative / carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
- documents
- Demonstrates leadership in the management of change
- Good negotiation skills
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the management of change and able to adapt to change.
- Ability to challenge practice constructively
- Training and Education:
- Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas
- Able to plan and deliver clinical education In a variety of settings.
- Presenting complex training and clinical information to small groups and individuals
- Experience providing clinical skills training to a multidisciplinary team
- Physical/Practical:
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient
- assessment skills e.g. assessment of the deteriorating neonate
- Competent in various clinical skills, e.g cannulation.
- Dexterity and accuracy In undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Able to check and use clinical equipment
- Able to train staff to use clinical equipment
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Member of a relevant professional body with a current registration
- Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Educated to degree level In a relevant healthcare subject
- Academic education in teaching and learning
- Supervisor and Assessor training
- Neonatal Life Support
- Willingness to undertake further education in relation to Neonatal nursing
Desirable
- Advanced neonatal practice qualification at masters or post graduate certificate level
- NLS training facilitator
- Leadership or management training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing clinical skills training to a multidisciplinary team
- Extensive acute Neonatal nursing care experience including intensive and high dependency care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local, network and national policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to the provision of safe effective neonatal care
- Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Planning and organising:
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to think and plan tactically and analytically
- Ability to deliver to tight timescales
- Analytical and Judgement:
- Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision and escalate to senior staff.
- Able to problem solve and use initiative in decision making.
- Communication and relationships:
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in
- an empathetic manner to patients,
- relative / carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
- documents
- Demonstrates leadership in the management of change
- Good negotiation skills
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the management of change and able to adapt to change.
- Ability to challenge practice constructively
- Training and Education:
- Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas
- Able to plan and deliver clinical education In a variety of settings.
- Presenting complex training and clinical information to small groups and individuals
- Experience providing clinical skills training to a multidisciplinary team
- Physical/Practical:
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient
- assessment skills e.g. assessment of the deteriorating neonate
- Competent in various clinical skills, e.g cannulation.
- Dexterity and accuracy In undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Able to check and use clinical equipment
- Able to train staff to use clinical equipment
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Member of a relevant professional body with a current registration
- Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Educated to degree level In a relevant healthcare subject
- Academic education in teaching and learning
- Supervisor and Assessor training
- Neonatal Life Support
- Willingness to undertake further education in relation to Neonatal nursing
Desirable
- Advanced neonatal practice qualification at masters or post graduate certificate level
- NLS training facilitator
- Leadership or management training
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).
