Practice Development Nurse for Neonates

2 weeks ago

Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

****** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY ******

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to apply for the post Practice Development Nurse for Neonates for WGH & SRH, within the UHSussex Paediatric and Neonates Practice Development Team. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring delivery of a high quality and effective education within the Special care baby units on the Worthing and St Richard's sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with health care providers to develop and enhance a high-quality practice learning experience for all nursing staff as well as work collaboratively with other professions to support education. The post holder will lead on ensuring education meets division needs, as well as national and local guidance. The post holder will support practitioners into the clinical environment and through continuous professional development enhance their practice further.

The post holder will work closely with the Paediatrics and Neonatal Practice development team, Matrons, ward and department managers giving support and guidance to ensure that educational standards are met for the organisation.

The post holder will be part of a team leading on Clinical Education for all learners across the Trust ensuring a high quality learning experience for all staff. They will take a proactive role with staff recruitment, retention and returners, supporting career pathways, extended roles and succession planning.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To oversee collaborative working between the clinical educators, members of the multi-disciplinary team, ward managers, clinical lead for education and senior management team in delivering quality assured education and professional development for clinical staff and learners on placement.
• To proactively lead on practice development and education requirements within the department and Trust including shared learning from patient safety / harm free care.
• Advocate for safety and quality to promote evidence-based practice within the Paediatric speciality. 
• To uphold the advancement of knowledge and skills using approved learning and assessment procedures including competency assessment.
• To ensure the clinical area is a positive learning environment through acting as an expert resource and reporting on up-to-date local training resources.
• To monitor and report on education activity to senior management team and clinical education team. 
• To deliver specialist Neonatal education for staff working with patients and families in Special Care Baby Units.

Person specification

evidence

Essential criteria

Clinical Neonatal expert either through formal qualification and/or extensive clinical experience Qualification in Specialty (SCBU/ ITU) PG Certificate in Education or studying for NLS provider

Desirable criteria

Leadership/Coaching course or equivalent Masters level study (or working towards/willingness to undertake) NLS Instructor

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. 

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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