Neonatal Clinical Practice Educator

Due to investment in our education team we are looking for a high profile, accessible and responsive educator. A clinical expert, working as a member of the multi-professional team, providing and developing specialist services and advice who is able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and objectives are met.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, treatment and management of the Neonate and the Neonatal service. The post holder will focus on supporting the Neonatal QIS nurses / Midwives in training. They will monitor and improve standards of education through clinical audit, evidence base practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.

If you have significant experience post specialist neonatal course in an intensive care environment and are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team then we would love to hear from you.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job description

UHCWS Level III Neonatal Unit provides a wide range of services to sick newborn babies and forms part of the West Midlands Perinatal Network . The unit strives to provides family centered care to a range of babies from those born extremely prematurely around 22 weeks gestation to term babies who are sick at birth. We offer therapies such as Nitric Oxide, Cooling and ROP laser surgery using state of the art, new equipment.

UHCW neonatal unit looks after up to 8 Intensive care cots, 8 High dependency cots, 14 Special care cots and 6 Transitional care cots. We have a LMNS Outreach service, a large AHP team and a psychological and counselling service for families and staff. The unit has been accredited as Baby Friendly by Unicef for the excellent practice in the support of infant feeding and parent-infant relationships. We have also been awarded our Silver Bliss award. In our last reported CQC inspection (2018) UHCW was rated as good.

Over the years the unit has built an excellent reputation for high quality healthcare and outstanding career development. We support extended roles such as FiCare lead nurse, Transport Nurse, Neonatal Educational Practitioner, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Developmental Care Nurse & Infant Feeding Nurse roles. We also encourage development onto UHCWi sessions and management courses to help you progress your career. Our team of nurses help support parent resuscitation training, sibling support sessions as well as monthly parent coffee mornings and Graduate parties. We are proud to have motivated teams delivering award winning Quality improvement projects.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent NMC Professional Registration oFirst level Degree o332 CPD Foundations in Neonatal Nursing or equivalent o333 CPD Specialist Skills in Neonatal Nursing or equivalent oTeaching and Assessors Qualification oDemonstrate CPD oNLS

Desirable

• oPost Graduate Certificate in Education oCompletion of leadership development programme/ course

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional clinical experience oDemonstrable leadership skills and proven ability to create and sustain a positive learning environment oMentor/Educator/Practice Assessor preparation qualification and maintains requirements for Practice Educators oSignificant demonstrable experience of supporting learners in the practice environment. oEnhanced presentation skills, able to present information to individuals, small groups and in large forums such as lecture theatres oExperience in successfully manage change

Desirable

• oRecord of leading and effectively managing quality improvement

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of Public Health agenda oKnowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications

Skills

Essential

• oHighly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills oAbility to prioritise and meet deadlines oGood time management skills oAble to use initiative and make decisions oIT skills oTeaching skills oFull range of extended clinical competencies

Desirable

• oDemonstrate ability to produce reports and formulate policies

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

About the employer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.