Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU), for a band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator. This is a permanent position, working 16.75 hours per week.
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 play the lead role in delivering education, training and practice development within PCCU. 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.
In partnership with the Clinical Lead Nurse and education team, the post holder is responsible to plan aspects of staff education, development and training needs and lead in the implementation of evidence-based, patient focused practice. They will provide training programmes for staff working within the critical care unit. They will maintain links with institutes of further learning and be an active member of national benchmarking groups to ensure the ongoing training of nursing care in the medical in-patient setting.
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
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver the training, education & development of nursing practice for PCCU
- To provide professional nursing/operational advice on issues or factors affecting care delivery
- To work in partnership with the Clinical Lead Nurse and Education Team, ensuring that all staff engage in continuing professional development, participate in the appraisal system and review their performance developing a meaningful professional development plan.
- Provide professional advice and support to staff in the department.
- To ensure that all staff know where to access trust policies and clinical procedure guidelines and that staff adhere to these at all times.
- To participate and support staff in the development of audits of service delivery and implementation of findings to improve patient care.
- To undertake relevant Trust wide projects in agreement with the Surgery and Critical Care, Care Group Management Team.
- To be an expert, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based nursing care for the children and their families.
- To act as an advocate for the child and family.
- To be competent in the administration of medication as per the Trusts Medicines Management Policy
- Develop and review policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department.
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
- Deliver the training, education & development of nursing practice for PCCU
- To provide professional nursing/operational advice on issues or factors affecting care delivery
- To work in partnership with the Clinical Lead Nurse and Education Team, ensuring that all staff engage in continuing professional development, participate in the appraisal system and review their performance developing a meaningful professional development plan.
- Provide professional advice and support to staff in the department.
- To ensure that all staff know where to access trust policies and clinical procedure guidelines and that staff adhere to these at all times.
- To participate and support staff in the development of audits of service delivery and implementation of findings to improve patient care.
- To undertake relevant Trust wide projects in agreement with the Surgery and Critical Care, Care Group Management Team.
- To be an expert, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based nursing care for the children and their families.
- To act as an advocate for the child and family.
- To be competent in the administration of medication as per the Trusts Medicines Management Policy
- Develop and review policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department.
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) Mentor/Assessor Course Post Critical Care course
Desirable
- Previous education support Performing PDR Recruitment
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Paediatric 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
- Role of the Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator on PCCU
- Teaching (Staff, students and families)
- Speciality Issues
- Education Plan
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality assurance issues
Desirable
- Good IT skills eg use of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Teams
- Counselling/Coaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Education; Speciality
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) Mentor/Assessor Course Post Critical Care course
Desirable
- Previous education support Performing PDR Recruitment
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Paediatric 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
- Role of the Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator on PCCU
- Teaching (Staff, students and families)
- Speciality Issues
- Education Plan
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality assurance issues
Desirable
- Good IT skills eg use of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Teams
- Counselling/Coaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Education; Speciality
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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).
