Location
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 pro rata per annum inclusive
Profession
Educator
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
16 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (must finish by 31st July 2027)
Posted Date
28 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

22 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Articulate in a professional and confident manner

  • Skills/Abilities

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Skills/Abilities

    Self-motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others

  • Skills/Abilities

    Competent teacher of specialty skills and practices

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to translate research and national policy into service improvement.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Committed to the development of the Paediatric workforce

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work and demands

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees).

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to work effectively in a blended site and home-based environment – being available to work on site or delivery training/education for face to face/practically/SIM based when required but suitably able to work effectively from home at other times.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to manage own workload and organisation, including at times and where appropriate administrational tasks.

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Expert knowledge and experience in managing the care of Paediatric Surgery patients.

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Evidence and experience in education, teaching and workforce development

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Competent in preparing presentations to groups.

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Evidence of knowledge regarding clinical audit.

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Competent in organising, creating and hosting online education (e.g. webinars on MSTeams and Zoom) in addition to face to face/SIM based practical training.

  • GOSH Culture and Values

    GOSH Values

  • Academic/Professional qualification/Training

    Hold current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc.) Credible professional with sound professional knowledge and judgement.

  • Academic/Professional qualification/Training

    Degree or equivalent

  • Academic/Professional qualification/Training

    Qualified to deliver expert education and training to nurses in the subject area of Paediatric Surgery

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Experience of creating education/training programmes

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Involvement in audit/research programmes.

  • Academic/Professional qualification/Training

    PGCE or registered teaching qualification

  • Academic/Professional qualification/Training

    Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship

Job overview

Network Educator (Band 7)

North Thames Paediatric Network (NTPN)

Band 7 | 22.5 hours per week | Fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Thames Paediatric Network (NTPN) as a Network Educator (Band 7) on a fixed-term basis for six months, ending no later than 31 July 2027.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced educator to support the development and delivery of high-quality education programmes across the Network, with a particular focus on the Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network (ODN).

Working closely with the Network team, clinical leads and partner organisations, you will help develop and deliver education that supports safe, effective and evidence-based care for children and young people across the North Thames region.

The North Thames Paediatric Network brings together healthcare professionals and organisations to improve outcomes for children and young people through education, quality improvement, service development and collaboration. Although this role has a primary focus on the Surgery in Children ODN, there will also be opportunities to contribute to education programmes across other Network workstreams and ODNs, with support from the wider Network team.

What we offer:

Flexible hybrid working

The opportunity to work with colleagues across a large paediatric network

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Main duties of the job

As a Network Educator, you will help healthcare professionals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to provide high-quality care for Children and Young people across the region. Through innovative, inclusive and evidence-based education, you'll support learning that improves practice, strengthens collaboration and helps teams deliver the best possible outcomes. Your expertise, curiosity and commitment to developing others will make a lasting difference to both the workforce and the patients and families they serve

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Network Educator with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Educator role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 pro rata per annum inclusive. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (must finish by 31st July 2027). The application deadline is 16 Nov 2026.

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