Job summary
Due to an exciting investment in neonatal services within
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, an exciting opportunity has
arisen for an experienced children's nurse to work as a Band 7 Clinical
Educator in Neonates working across both sites at University Hospital North Durham and
Darlington Memorial Hospital.
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, dynamic experienced individual with extensive experience in
neonates to nurse to support the nursing team and the unit manager in taking the neonatal service
forward. The successful candidate will be supporting new ways of working,
delivering high standards of care whilst having the opportunity to expand their
knowledge and gain experience around management of staffing, budgets etc.
The post holder will need to show
good communication and teamwork skills while being able to work on their own
projects and developments. They must have excellent teaching and assessing
skills and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of clinical development in
nursing practise.
Main duties of the job
To develop and deliver education plans , competency based
training programmes and support activities relating to clinical nurse
education, training and development, and multi professional team working.
Collect, evaluate and analyse
data, and make judgements on the clinical implications of the evidence and
writing relevant reports and presentations in order to initiate change and service
improvement.
To be able to work cross site
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The clinical educator will provide leadership and direction to the
staff within care pathways for which they are accountable, to ensure delivery
of safe, high quality care in line with the organisations strategic vision.
The post holder must be able to motivate teams to reach their full potential by
provision of exemplary clinical and professional line management skills
including hands on clinical practice and provision of education and training.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
Responsible for the planning and facilitation of
post-registration training of nurses including induction and preceptorship of
newly qualified nurses.
Coordinate the induction programme for all new nurses and
baby support workers and team assistants.
Responsible for the Neonatal Service Training Needs Analysis
annual update, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Nursing, Matron
responsible for training and development and the Paediatric Leadership Team.
Responsible for ensuring objectives stated in the Training
Needs Analysis are met and training records are maintained. Provision of an annual report for the
Directorate.
Facilitate and lead as required, on changes of practice in
the neonatal service.
Work clinically with individual staff in the clinical
environment, for example with newly qualified nurses, return to practice nurses
and those requiring supported practice.
Coordinate, plan and facilitate multidisciplinary emergency
training and drills.
The post holder will exercise accountability as
set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, demonstrating professional
leadership standards at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The clinical educator will provide leadership and direction to the
staff within care pathways for which they are accountable, to ensure delivery
of safe, high quality care in line with the organisations strategic vision.
The post holder must be able to motivate teams to reach their full potential by
provision of exemplary clinical and professional line management skills
including hands on clinical practice and provision of education and training.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
Responsible for the planning and facilitation of
post-registration training of nurses including induction and preceptorship of
newly qualified nurses.
Coordinate the induction programme for all new nurses and
baby support workers and team assistants.
Responsible for the Neonatal Service Training Needs Analysis
annual update, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Nursing, Matron
responsible for training and development and the Paediatric Leadership Team.
Responsible for ensuring objectives stated in the Training
Needs Analysis are met and training records are maintained. Provision of an annual report for the
Directorate.
Facilitate and lead as required, on changes of practice in
the neonatal service.
Work clinically with individual staff in the clinical
environment, for example with newly qualified nurses, return to practice nurses
and those requiring supported practice.
Coordinate, plan and facilitate multidisciplinary emergency
training and drills.
The post holder will exercise accountability as
set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, demonstrating professional
leadership standards at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing Studies or Health related subject
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of study relating to management & leadership
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject.
- Incident reporting / RCA training
- Duty of candour training
- Project management experience
- APLS/EPLS or equivalent
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse Child Branch
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk management
- Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff
- Audit & report writing
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Involvement in clinical audit projects and/or guideline development
- Knowledge of complaints management
- Ability to use initiative
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
- Takes ownership of problems
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as nurse leader
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Proven change management experience
- Experience of professional development appraisal facilitation
- Research or audit experience.
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working linking with outside agencys
- Active participant and strong interest in Evidence Based Practice Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing Studies or Health related subject
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of study relating to management & leadership
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject.
- Incident reporting / RCA training
- Duty of candour training
- Project management experience
- APLS/EPLS or equivalent
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse Child Branch
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk management
- Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff
- Audit & report writing
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Involvement in clinical audit projects and/or guideline development
- Knowledge of complaints management
- Ability to use initiative
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
- Takes ownership of problems
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as nurse leader
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Proven change management experience
- Experience of professional development appraisal facilitation
- Research or audit experience.
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working linking with outside agencys
- Active participant and strong interest in Evidence Based Practice Group
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
