Clinical Nurse Educator, Neonatal

Job overview

Are you an experienced Band 5/6 registered Children’s/Adult Nurse or a Midwife Qualified In Speciality (QIS) Neonatal Nurse?

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.

We work innovatively to ensure our staff are valued and looked after.

Main duties of the job

• As a Clinical Nurse Educator for Neonates you will 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.
• You will also contribute to the local implementation of the CMG Education, Training and Development Strategy by supporting change, innovation and new ways of working and work in close collaboration with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for students and learners

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Trust wide education and training initiatives and programmes.
• Support the Sister / Charge Nurse, Matrons, AHP’s and Education and Practice Development Lead in the delivery of comprehensive education,
• training and professional development of the nursing / AHP team and service users. Lead on QI projects.
• 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.

• 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.
• Work in close collaboration with the Sister / Charge Nurse / AHP lead to ensure that the ward provides a quality learning experience and environment for students and learners.
• We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

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