Band 6 Neonatal Clinical Educator

Job summary UHB: Where a passion and career come togetherIn Neonates we are committed to delivering high quality, safe care to the infants and families requiring our service.We recognise that the professional development of our multi-disciplinary team is vital in achieving this objective.The post holder will join an established education team who provide training to Neonatal staff and learners across UHB.We are seeking a nurse that is clinically credible, confident and skilled in supporting the development of colleagues.
It is an exciting time to join the team as we are expanding our critical care workforce, you will participate in teaching and supervision that enables the development of knowledge, skills and confidence.You must have recent experience of working in a Level 3 Neonatal unit, hold a Critical Care and NLS qualification.To fulfil the education role, you need to be creative and innovative to design training opportunities that meet a variety of learning needs.
You will be involved with the delivery of clinical skills sessions, simulated clinical assessments, mandatory training & clinical supervision.This is a Band 6, 1-year fixed term/secondment opportunity Monday-Friday.
There is an option for part time hours or combining hours with clinical shifts.You will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Neonatal team working across Heartlands and Good Hope, in a variety of clinical settings and at different times.
Main duties of the job This role requires the post holder to:Work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive induction for staff joining or progressing into Neonatal Critical Care roles.Work alongside staff providing clinical supervision to support the development of confidence and competenceAssist in the development, implementation and evaluation of education programmes delivered to clinical staffSupport the recruitment and retention of staff by providing clinical training and education that builds confidence and competence within the HDU/ITU environmentSupport the development of leadership skills by working alongside new band 6 nurses as they 'take charge' in the clinical environmentProvide pastoral care to all staffIndependently design, deliver and evaluate clinical skills training which will involve elements of research, structured session plans, formal and informal teaching styles and the ability to assess staff competence.Record details of training delivered, identify any performance related issues and devise action plans to support performance and capability.Promote a positive attitude to learning and be a role model for excellent practice / professional conduct.Display an effective leadership style to ensure standards of quality care are maintained and risks are mitigated.The post holder will be one of the key clinicians, with specific responsibilities for ensuring the delivery of high quality; research-based patient care and education for both staff and patients.
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Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Registered Child Branch Nurse, Adult Nurse or Midwife on the NMC register *Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience *High Dependency nursing qualification or equivalent Desirable *Educated to Degree Level *Teaching qualification (PGCert (Ed) or equivalent Experience Essential *Relevant subject knowledge as evidenced through qualifications, clinical practice, prior teaching experience or research.
*Recent clinical experience in an acute Neonatal setting which includes direct supervision/ delegation of duties *Recent experience within a Neonatal critical care setting (HDU/ITU) *Experience of teaching and coaching staff students, patients and families in the clinical environment *Working knowledge of IT *Understanding / experience of the principles of Children's Safeguarding *Awareness of health and safety issues and how these relate to training in both simulation / practice settings *Experience with supporting staff or students through challenging situations, escalating appropriately and maintaining confidentiality *Experience of incident reporting, identifying risks and planning interventions to aid mitigation Desirable *Knowledge of teaching and training methodologies *Experience of developing and evaluating training materials *Delivery and assessment of formal and informal teaching sessions or evidence of supporting and training others in a clinical environment *Planning of training initiatives *Experience in Simulation based Education *Experience of Human Factors & Ergonomics concepts and education in relation to Healthcare *Experience with supporting learners who have a hidden disability *Audit and monitoring standards *Participating in and implementing change Additional Criteria Essential *Competent in a range of clinical skills, willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required *Excellent communication, teaching and presentation skills *Ability to communicate effectively with all staff groups, patients and families *Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with internal and external colleagues in a range of healthcare settings *Delivery of direct teaching and assessing *Ability to recognise staff who require support through performance and capability processes *Able to produce/ present factual information *Good IT skills with the ability to retrieve and record information electronically *Ability to maintain accurate records *Able to transport training materials across training sites *Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and work independently *Ability to work under own initiative with minimal support *Ability to problem solve in both clinical and training situations *Effective communication *Positive attitude *Professional role model *Enthusiastic about learning and development *Motivated to promote and maintain team morale *Honest *Trustworthy *Compassionate *Caring and approachable *Flexible *Punctual *Reliable *Patient *Calm under pressure *Ability to work a varied shift pattern *Willing to travel to and work at all Trust sites as required by job role Desirable *Ability to supervise, co- ordinate and deliver training across professional boundaries *Actively participate in meetings *Ability to challenge concepts and traditional thinking and facilitate this in others *Ability to influence change and service improvement