About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Neonatal Clinical Practice Educator (Band 7) to join our dedicated neonatal team at St Peters Hospital Chertsey. We would welcome applicants for Band 6 Development Post also for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of neonatal nursing by leading on education, training, and professional development for staff across our Neonatal Unit.
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to delivering outstanding neonatal care and nurturing the professionals of tomorrow.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:Sara Jane Wye Neonatal Matron
? [email protected] ? 01932723839
Main duties of the job
To support and facilitate staff in clinical areas to identify opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care.In liaison with the Heads of Nursing, Deputy Chief Nurse and Professional Development Lead promote a quality service using research and evidence-based practice including the setting, monitoring and auditing of clinical standards.
Provide education and training to multidisciplinary team staff and assist in the delivery of training programmes for nurses to expand their skills.
Develop guidelines and implement developments.
Act as a resource for all disciplines of staff including pre-registration students.
If applying for the B6 development role they must undertake their PG cert with 1 year to move into the CPE post
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
To support and facilitate staff in clinical areas to identify opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care.In liaison with the Heads of Nursing, Deputy Chief Nurse and Professional Development Lead promote a quality service using research and evidence-based practice including the setting, monitoring and auditing of clinical standards.
Provide education and training to multidisciplinary team staff and assist in the delivery of training programmes for nurses to expand their skills.
Develop guidelines and implement developments.
Act as a resource for all disciplines of staff including pre-registration students.
If applying for the B6 development role they must undertake their PG cert with 1 year to move into the CPE post
Person Specification
Attitudes Behaviours and Values Essential
Acts in accordance with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Matrix Supports learning and development of self and others Honest, reliable and trustworthy
Qualifications and Further training Essential
RSCN / RN Child /RN Adult/NMC Registration Nursing degree or evidence of additional study at degree level Mentoring module/Practice Assessor Teaching and assessing qualification ( e.g. PG cert) working towards or willingness to undertake QIS Specialist Neonatal Qualification NLS
Desirable
NLS instructor Coaching qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience at a Band 6 level in neonatal acute nursing Evidence of leading on Change management Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
Desirable
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired though CPD Implementation of progression planning and competent in database and spreadsheets
Knowledge Essential
NHS Constitution Trust Vision and values, and strategic objectives NMC Education standards
Desirable
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired though CPD
Skills Essential
You have knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to the role to your roleole Able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to the role Strong IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, Power Point, MS Teams
Other Requirements Essential
Ability to travel all Trust sites(shuttle bus provided between Ashford and St Peter' Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the trust Able to deal with conflict Punctual and Efficient Calm under pressure
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.
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)