Job summary
The Yorkshire & Humber Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
Are you looking for a change in your current career pathway but want to continue making a difference in neonatal services?
Do you have a desire to enhance Neonatal Education across a wider remit than a single Neonatal Unit? If this sounds like something you would like to be part of and you have experience in Neonatal Education then the Yorkshire & Humber Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) would like to hear from you.
The ODN supports the implementation of national strategies across 19 Neonatal Units within Yorkshire & Humber. Working collaboratively with the Lead Nurses and their teams aiming to standardise and ensure the safe delivery of care to the babies and their families. Many aspects of this work include the need for innovative education supportive mechanisms to embed practice.
The Neonatal ODN currently facilitates and supports education in all Neonatal Units across the network. Provision of education is recognised as invaluable and ever expanding. With this in mind, we have an exciting opportunity for a positive and dynamic Neonatal Nurse to join our education team. You will work closely with the existing ODN educators, family care team and AHP's with the supervision of the Lead Nurses.
In return the ODN commit to ensuring that we support you with career development opportunities for your own personal and professional growth.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Educator will provide an expert, knowledgeable and supportive role facilitating education on behalf of the network within neonatal services ensuring the provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing care for neonates and their families. The successful applicant will undertake a shared role in facilitating and on some occasions delivering post graduate nurse education, training and operational development across neonatal services within the ODN. In partnership with the Network Manager, Lead Clinicians, Lead Nurses and clinical staff in provider services, the post holder is responsible for the planning and provision of educational events to meet the objectives of the Network. He/she will facilitate education and training programmes to ensure high standards of care in neonatal services across the network.
The post holder will be expected to maintain links with Health Education England and Higher Education Institutes for further learning to ensure both undergraduate accessibility to Neonatal Services and the ongoing training provision for postgraduates of specific education pathways and conditions securing comparable programmes across the country. This post is contracted to a secondment/fixed term.
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.
Working for the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network gives you an increased opportunity to support the lead nurses in developments on a wider level. Within your role you will be driving national directives and facilitating education in order to achieve.
You will be working within a secure, friendly and well established education team with the security of support from a Lead Nurse to establish direction and inspiration whilst having the opportunities to expand on your knowledge, personal development and credibility.
The role offers flexibility, remote/home based working and support with the set up of this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the neonatal nurse educator within the network is to support and facilitate education for neonatal nurses in the units.
There are some educational needs that will be identified as a need for delivery within the role.
You will be expected to follow national directives and influence the implementation of them through support to the lead nurses and educators.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
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 currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, 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 role of the neonatal nurse educator within the network is to support and facilitate education for neonatal nurses in the units.
There are some educational needs that will be identified as a need for delivery within the role.
You will be expected to follow national directives and influence the implementation of them through support to the lead nurses and educators.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
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 currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, 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
- Registered Nurse
- Substantial neonatal nursing experience
Desirable
- PGCert/Masters in education
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial high level neonatal nursing experience
- Experience in teaching within speciality
- Experience of leading & facilitating education
- Evidence of undertaking research or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Previous experience of change management
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Service planning skills
- Risk management skills
- Motivational skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Substantial neonatal nursing experience
Desirable
- PGCert/Masters in education
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial high level neonatal nursing experience
- Experience in teaching within speciality
- Experience of leading & facilitating education
- Evidence of undertaking research or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Previous experience of change management
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Service planning skills
- Risk management skills
- Motivational skills
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).
