Job summary
We are looking for motivated Band 7 nurse to take on the lead for Education and Professional development for the Neonatal team.
You must be forward thinking and positive in your approach to change. Demonstrate effective communication and organisation skills.
We are a friendly, supportive and progressive team in a purpose built unit that has 28 cots these consist of 12 ITU/ HDU and 16 Special Care cots and the service provides care to babies from across the county. A recent addition to our service is the provision of Neonatal Nursing support to our maternity ward through the establishment of a 4 cot Transitional Care facility.
For further information please contact Sophie Luckie or Kate Horton (Matrons)
via sophie.luckie@nhs.net / kate.horton4@nhs.net or 0300 422 5129
Main duties of the job
To educate and operationally support a busy clinical Neonatal environment facilitating development of individuals through education and training pathways. The post holder will actively attend Network, Trust and divisional meetings to improve training and educational needs, helping to lead professional practice standards, and providing best care for everyone utilising the best available evidence-based practice.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for facilitating the learning and continuing development of all staff within the unit, ensuring education is responsive to service developments. You will ensure education and clinical skills are delivered in line with key priorities and objectives within neonates for staff to deliver safe and excellent family care. In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, you will be required to develop and maintain an evidence- based service for education and supporting technology-based education resources.
You will coordinate and provide induction training for all new staff working on the unit and assist in supporting and evaluation of learning contracts and objectives for staff, working in conjunction with the ward managers to support all staff within their role. You will lead by example, demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the multidisciplinary team and provide clinical supervision as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for facilitating the learning and continuing development of all staff within the unit, ensuring education is responsive to service developments. You will ensure education and clinical skills are delivered in line with key priorities and objectives within neonates for staff to deliver safe and excellent family care. In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, you will be required to develop and maintain an evidence- based service for education and supporting technology-based education resources.
You will coordinate and provide induction training for all new staff working on the unit and assist in supporting and evaluation of learning contracts and objectives for staff, working in conjunction with the ward managers to support all staff within their role. You will lead by example, demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the multidisciplinary team and provide clinical supervision as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/midwife (Adult or Child) (or equivalent) with current NMC registration.
- BSc (Hons) in nursing related subject.
- Masters or working towards
- Post-registration teaching qualification or working towards (PGCE)
- Professional Nurse/Midwife Advocate or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Leadership and Management
- Newborn Life Support (NLS)
Experience
Essential
- Experienced nurse with post registration qualification in neonatal speciality or PICU qualification with neonatal specific foundation QIS or neonatal experience
- Post registration-teaching experience at band 6 or above
Desirable
- Experience at working at band 6/7 managing a team
- Experience in simulation training
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload to ensure staff are developed
- Able to adapt personal approach to staff to suit different learning styles and needs.
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence in writing, up-dating and use of competencies for equipment and skills essential
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to neonatology
Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable with good time management skills
- Creative and flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/midwife (Adult or Child) (or equivalent) with current NMC registration.
- BSc (Hons) in nursing related subject.
- Masters or working towards
- Post-registration teaching qualification or working towards (PGCE)
- Professional Nurse/Midwife Advocate or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Leadership and Management
- Newborn Life Support (NLS)
Experience
Essential
- Experienced nurse with post registration qualification in neonatal speciality or PICU qualification with neonatal specific foundation QIS or neonatal experience
- Post registration-teaching experience at band 6 or above
Desirable
- Experience at working at band 6/7 managing a team
- Experience in simulation training
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload to ensure staff are developed
- Able to adapt personal approach to staff to suit different learning styles and needs.
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence in writing, up-dating and use of competencies for equipment and skills essential
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to neonatology
Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable with good time management skills
- Creative and flexible
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).
