Clinical Nurse Educator Neonates

Overview

Are you motivated, dynamic, compassionate and looking for a change or interested in shaping a workforce of the neonatal service for the future? The Leicester Neonatal service has an exciting opportunity to join the Education Team and become a Band 6 Clinical Educator! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will strengthen, promote and deliver training and education to ensure that patients receive a high standard of care.

The Neonatal Education Team continues to grow and develop and would support you to maintain your clinical credibility and visibility by working in the practice setting. We would promote your continuing professional development by providing you the opportunity to apply for funding for further study relevant to the role at a degree or masters level.

• Work clinically alongside all Registered and Non-Registered staff in the area promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce ‘fit for purpose’ and practice.
• Contribute to the local implementation of the CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation, and new ways of working and collaborate closely with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for students and learners.
• Contribute to the delivery of Trust‑wide education and training initiatives and programmes.
• Support the Sister / Charge Nurse, Matrons, AHPs and Education and Practice Development Lead in the delivery of comprehensive education, training and professional development of the nursing and AHP team and service users.
• Lead on QI projects.
• Work with the Education and Practice Development Team, Sister / Charge Nurse and Matrons to identify relevant education and training needs through the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Appraisal / Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
• Collaborate with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to provide world‑class teaching and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.

• Opportunity to maintain clinical credibility and visibility by working in the practice setting.
• Visiting support for ongoing professional development, including the ability to apply for funding for further study at a degree or masters level.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
• Disclosure & Barring Service check covered by the Trust, with costs deducted from salary over three months.

• Covid‑19 risk assessment as part of the mandatory pre‑employment checks for any conditional offer.
• Encouragement of Covid‑19 vaccination to protect staff, patients and visitors.
• Reasonable adjustments for vulnerable staff and those requiring support during the recruitment process.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve and welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Rutland and surrounding areas to help deliver healthcare services that meet the needs of those communities.