Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has become available on the Dyson Neonatal Unit at Royal United Hospital, Bath. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and experienced Senior Neonatal Nurse with a passion for education and quality improvement to join us as the Neonatal Education Quality and Improvement Lead.
The post holder will be a highly experienced neonatal nurse who is dynamic and compassionate and will lead on the educational provision and quality improvement (QI) needs of the nursing workforce within the Dyson Neonatal Unit, identifying priority areas of education and improvement whilst ensuring QI methodologies and a range of teaching pedagogies are utilised.
We are a 21 bedded Local Neonatal Unit with 4 Intensive Care cots, 3 High Dependency Cots and 14 Special Care Cots. We strive to provide excellent care for our babies and families, and the training and education of staff is fundamental to the safe running and development of the unit. We have Transitional Care, Neonatal Community Outreach Services and a well-established Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Allied Health Professional team. We strive for high standards of family integrated care and innovative advancements in service provision and proud to have BFI full accreditation demonstrating our importance in delivering the best possible outcomes for our families.
As a team we uphold the Trust's values and behaviors in all we do and staff well-being is paramount to us as a neonatal team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
Lead in the assessment of safe, quality care and health education needs across the neonatal service
Managing a team of clinical educators to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of education for neonatal staff
Development, implementation and evaluation of neonatal nursing pathways in collaboration with wider team
Lead in the delivery of quality improvement initiatives to support local quality and safety indicators.
Coach individuals and teams to embed continuous improvement in their daily work and within Specialist Interest Groups
Supporting further development and implementation of our Maternity and Neonatal Transformation Strategy.
Collaboratively develop action plans to address areas requiring improvement aligned to key performance indicators.
Establish mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and training initiatives, utilizing feedback and outcome data to drive continuous improvement.
Conduct regular audits and produce reports to provide assurance of adherence to national standards.
Coordinate and deliver educational sessions, workshops, and simulation-based training to enhance the knowledge and skills of neonatal healthcare professionals
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qulaifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife Registered with the NMC
- BSc in Nursing
- MSc or able to demonstrate recent study at this level or willingness to complete Leadership/management related qualification or training
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing in Practice. E.g. Facilitating Learning & Assessment in Practice, or equivalent (at level 3).
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate of Education
- Formal quality improvement qualification (e.g. Lean green belt certification, IHI Improvement Coach)
- Formal coaching qualification (ILM)
- NLS and/or BLS Instructor
Specific Skills
Essential
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft products including MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to produce assessable, clear and concise written reports and summarise complex concepts with clarity
- Demonstrates ability to apply research-based practice and advocate it to improve the quality & efficiency of ward / unit service.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of neonatal nursing theory and best practice, and the application of this in practice.
- Previous experience in managing Health, Sickness & Performance, Recruitment & Selection, Appraisal etc
- Experience of developing training materials, delivering training and facilitating workshops and events.
- Nursing experience Significant relevant clinical and management experience
- Demonstrable experience of effective management and supervision of staff and taking charge of ward / unit
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service development/improvement
Person Specification
Qulaifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife Registered with the NMC
- BSc in Nursing
- MSc or able to demonstrate recent study at this level or willingness to complete Leadership/management related qualification or training
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing in Practice. E.g. Facilitating Learning & Assessment in Practice, or equivalent (at level 3).
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate of Education
- Formal quality improvement qualification (e.g. Lean green belt certification, IHI Improvement Coach)
- Formal coaching qualification (ILM)
- NLS and/or BLS Instructor
Specific Skills
Essential
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft products including MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to produce assessable, clear and concise written reports and summarise complex concepts with clarity
- Demonstrates ability to apply research-based practice and advocate it to improve the quality & efficiency of ward / unit service.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of neonatal nursing theory and best practice, and the application of this in practice.
- Previous experience in managing Health, Sickness & Performance, Recruitment & Selection, Appraisal etc
- Experience of developing training materials, delivering training and facilitating workshops and events.
- Nursing experience Significant relevant clinical and management experience
- Demonstrable experience of effective management and supervision of staff and taking charge of ward / unit
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service development/improvement
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).
