# Network Educator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/network-educator/575fed12-5e15-4ea3-a40a-dd4676c8b34c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/network-educator/575fed12-5e15-4ea3-a40a-dd4676c8b34c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Great Ormond Street Hospital - **Workplace type:** hybrid - **Profession:** Educator - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 pro rata per annum inclusive - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (must finish by 31st July 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (hybrid working, at least one day a week on GOSH site) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-28T16:50:52.007Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Great_Ormond_Street_Hospital_Children_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Network/Paediatric_Network-v8294709 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8294709?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gosh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills/Abilities **Essential** - Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area. - Articulate in a professional and confident manner - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Self-motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others - Competent teacher of specialty skills and practices - Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role. - Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them. - Ability to translate research and national policy into service improvement. - Committed to the development of the Paediatric workforce - Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work and demands - Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees). - 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. - Ability to manage own workload and organisation, including at times and where appropriate administrational tasks. ### Experience/Knowledge **Essential** - Expert knowledge and experience in managing the care of Paediatric Surgery patients. - Evidence and experience in education, teaching and workforce development - Competent in preparing presentations to groups. - Evidence of knowledge regarding clinical audit. - 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. **Desirable** - Experience of creating education/training programmes - Involvement in audit/research programmes. ### GOSH Culture and Values **Essential** - GOSH Values ### Academic/Professional qualification/Training **Essential** - Hold current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc.) Credible professional with sound professional knowledge and judgement. - Degree or equivalent - Qualified to deliver expert education and training to nurses in the subject area of Paediatric Surgery **Desirable** - PGCE or registered teaching qualification - Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship ## Documents - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 108.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2815) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 712.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10618570) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.