Neonatal Clinical Education Lead

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neonatal Service as a Lead Clinical Educator on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension beyond 12 months to cover a secondment within the service.

As part of the senior nursing team within the Family Health Care Group, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and maintaining education and training programmes for the neonatal workforce, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and professional development.

If you would like to work within a directorate that has been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has recently achieved BLISS Gold Accreditation, and is working towards Stage 3 Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Accreditation, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

This is a full-time position, although flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the senior nursing team within the Family Care Group and will be responsible for leading, developing andmaintaining education and training to the Neonatal team. We are lookingfor an innovative, dynamic individual dedicated to the provision of excellentpatient care with the development of staff and the improvement of service andperformance.

The post holder will beresponsible in assisting staff to assess, develop, implement and evaluatepatient outcomes through specific education programmes. To be able to work collaboratively acrossboundaries, both internally and externally for the benefit of neonatal care andstaff development, sharing areas of expertise and best practice.

The post holder will provide visible and high quality professionalleadership across Neonatal services in nursing, supporting the DivisionalQuality Improvement plan. Through the ability to inspire and lead you willdrive and implement practice improvement and staff development to improve our familiesjourney, lead in implementing quality measures across the educational pathwayand assist in the delivery of a structured, competency based induction &training programme for new staff to the clinical areas ensuring a system ofpreceptorship & mentorship is fully utilised.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing and maintaining educationand training to the neonatal team in order to deliver excellent patient carethrough having the right staff trained in the right skill at the right time.

Responsible for liaison with relevant staff within thePaediatric Directorate to analyse the training need

The post holder will work collaboratively acrossboundaries, both internally and externally for the benefit of neonatal,children and young peoples care and staff development, sharing areas ofexpertise and best practice.

Responsible lead for education and training of thenursing team in the Neonatal specialty

Be a role model and uphold high practice carestandards through education and training

To lead on multi-disciplinary neonatal training

To develop a Training Needs Analysis to deliverthe framework

To have a visible presence in the clinical area

To implement changes in practice, introducenew practices as a result of clinical audit, recommendations from national,regional or local reports

To assist in the review of national, regional andlocal reports

Drive forward quality improvements identifiedfollowing the completions of local and national investigations and thepublication of national documents.

Utilise data in the neonatal dashboard to informchanges in training.

Work in collaboration with the directorate managementand quality governance team to develop systems and strategies for training.

Develop ongoing, innovative ways of deliveringtraining to ensure that lessons learnt from serious incidents, claims,complaints and audit findings are disseminated, actioned and therefore embeddedinto clinical practice

To maintain accurate records on Trust trainingdatabase

Provide monthly training reports to the directorate

Multi-disciplinary working within and outside of thedivision

Course Administrator for NLS.

Communication& Relationship Skills

Liaise closely with the Governance QualityLeads and Directorate Management Team, to support the delivery of the nationalpatient safety agenda.

Consistently promote the importance ofmaintaining compliance with professional development.

Lead on project groups, chair meetings andlead discussions with teams both within and outside of the directorate

Produce resourceful communication to all staffon agreed platforms. This is to include, training opportunities, staffinductions, trust mandatory training.

To counsel staff in relation to personnel andprofessional matters.

Undertake presentations to large groups ofclinicians. Deliver reports to a number of different forums, includingdirectorate governance meetings, clinical effectiveness committees, localmeetings etc.

Knowledge,Training & Experience

Registered nurse/midwife qualified in care ofthe neonate

Teaching qualification

First Degree or equivalent experience

Evidence of further professional development

Experience of ward management, leadership,training/skills

Recent teaching experience

Experienced in all aspects of neonatal care

Experience of running training programmes

Able to exercise professional accountabilityand responsibility Current Practice assessor or Supervisorassessor in the clinical setting

Able to demonstrate research based approach tocare

Evidence of leadership skills

Awareness of change in the NHS and maternityservices and the impact on neonatal care and services

Able to provide counselling support forindividual needs

Demonstrates application of theory to practice

Excellent teaching skills

Analytical& judgmental Skills

To develop a Training Needs Analysis todeliver the framework

Utilise data in the neonatal dashboard toinform changes in training

Work in collaboration with the directoratemanagement and quality governance team to develop systems and strategies fortraining.

Develop ongoing, innovative ways of deliveringtraining to ensure that lessons learnt from serious incidents, claims,complaints and audit findings are disseminated, actioned and therefore embeddedinto clinical practice

To be flexible in the approach to trainingneeds and demonstrate innovative ways to deliver in house training countywide

Work to tight deadlines, prioritise activitiesand be decisive

Planning& Organisation Skills

Plan an annual training strategy for theneonatal team to deliver the national safety agenda.

Administrate for external courses - NLS, NIPEand requested external training.

To liaise with the managers in charge of thewards/departments within the Trust to plan workloads and staffing levels aseffectively as possible.

Responsibilitiesfor patient care

Maintain clinical credibility by continuing to work on the neonatal unit caring for babies in all settings.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To be responsible for the organisation of neonatal care for the patients assigned to you

To be fully conversant in dealing with complex problems such as child protection issues.

To autonomously manage a caseload within the ward area, making decisions and acting on care needs as they arise.

To inform and discuss with the Ward Manager any problems regarding management and/or care of the baby and/or family.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing and maintaining educationand training to the neonatal team in order to deliver excellent patient carethrough having the right staff trained in the right skill at the right time.

Responsible for liaison with relevant staff within thePaediatric Directorate to analyse the training need

The post holder will work collaboratively acrossboundaries, both internally and externally for the benefit of neonatal,children and young peoples care and staff development, sharing areas ofexpertise and best practice.

Responsible lead for education and training of thenursing team in the Neonatal specialty

Be a role model and uphold high practice carestandards through education and training

To lead on multi-disciplinary neonatal training

To develop a Training Needs Analysis to deliverthe framework

To have a visible presence in the clinical area

To implement changes in practice, introducenew practices as a result of clinical audit, recommendations from national,regional or local reports

To assist in the review of national, regional andlocal reports

Drive forward quality improvements identifiedfollowing the completions of local and national investigations and thepublication of national documents.

Utilise data in the neonatal dashboard to informchanges in training.

Work in collaboration with the directorate managementand quality governance team to develop systems and strategies for training.

Develop ongoing, innovative ways of deliveringtraining to ensure that lessons learnt from serious incidents, claims,complaints and audit findings are disseminated, actioned and therefore embeddedinto clinical practice

To maintain accurate records on Trust trainingdatabase

Provide monthly training reports to the directorate

Multi-disciplinary working within and outside of thedivision

Course Administrator for NLS.

Communication& Relationship Skills

Liaise closely with the Governance QualityLeads and Directorate Management Team, to support the delivery of the nationalpatient safety agenda.

Consistently promote the importance ofmaintaining compliance with professional development.

Lead on project groups, chair meetings andlead discussions with teams both within and outside of the directorate

Produce resourceful communication to all staffon agreed platforms. This is to include, training opportunities, staffinductions, trust mandatory training.

To counsel staff in relation to personnel andprofessional matters.

Undertake presentations to large groups ofclinicians. Deliver reports to a number of different forums, includingdirectorate governance meetings, clinical effectiveness committees, localmeetings etc.

Knowledge,Training & Experience

Registered nurse/midwife qualified in care ofthe neonate

Teaching qualification

First Degree or equivalent experience

Evidence of further professional development

Experience of ward management, leadership,training/skills

Recent teaching experience

Experienced in all aspects of neonatal care

Experience of running training programmes

Able to exercise professional accountabilityand responsibility Current Practice assessor or Supervisorassessor in the clinical setting

Able to demonstrate research based approach tocare

Evidence of leadership skills

Awareness of change in the NHS and maternityservices and the impact on neonatal care and services

Able to provide counselling support forindividual needs

Demonstrates application of theory to practice

Excellent teaching skills

Analytical& judgmental Skills

To develop a Training Needs Analysis todeliver the framework

Utilise data in the neonatal dashboard toinform changes in training

Work in collaboration with the directoratemanagement and quality governance team to develop systems and strategies fortraining.

Develop ongoing, innovative ways of deliveringtraining to ensure that lessons learnt from serious incidents, claims,complaints and audit findings are disseminated, actioned and therefore embeddedinto clinical practice

To be flexible in the approach to trainingneeds and demonstrate innovative ways to deliver in house training countywide

Work to tight deadlines, prioritise activitiesand be decisive

Planning& Organisation Skills

Plan an annual training strategy for theneonatal team to deliver the national safety agenda.

Administrate for external courses - NLS, NIPEand requested external training.

To liaise with the managers in charge of thewards/departments within the Trust to plan workloads and staffing levels aseffectively as possible.

Responsibilitiesfor patient care

Maintain clinical credibility by continuing to work on the neonatal unit caring for babies in all settings.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To be responsible for the organisation of neonatal care for the patients assigned to you

To be fully conversant in dealing with complex problems such as child protection issues.

To autonomously manage a caseload within the ward area, making decisions and acting on care needs as they arise.

To inform and discuss with the Ward Manager any problems regarding management and/or care of the baby and/or family.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Is a positive role model for the clinical setting
• Able to demonstrate research based approach to care
• Developed communication skills
• Evidence of advanced leadership skills
• Proven organisational and management skills
• Awareness of change in the NHS and maternity services and the impact on neonatal care and services
• Able to provide counselling support for individual needs
• Demonstrates application of theory to practice
• Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to care
• Able to prioritise workload appropriately
• Excellent teaching skills
• Clinically proficient in area of expertise
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to assess, benchmark clinical education, support mentors/educators in complex decisions relating to student placement, competence and fitness for practice
• IT skills to produce educational resources, reports and data

Desirable

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations locally and nationally
• An understanding of the challenges facing clinical areas in relation to placing staff
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of CQC Core Standards
• Development of clinical pathways / guidelines

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse/midwife with active NMC registration
• Must be QIS/NNU qualified
• Evidence of further professional development
• Experience of ward management, leadership, training/skills
• Degree or equivalent and a willingness to work towards Masters level degree
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Coaching certificate
• Leadership qualification
• Teaching qualification (PG Certificate Practice Education or equivalent)
• Or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Able to exercise professional accountability and responsibility
• Able to be a Practice assessor or Supervisor assessor in the clinical setting
• Experience of running training programmes
• Knowledge of human factors and how they influence clinical practice Experience of delivering clinical education and development activities
• Mentor experience with knowledge of mentorship and education
• Proven leadership experience

Desirable

• Experience in management of change
• Experience in HR management - Knowledge of dealing with poor performance

Person Specification
Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Is a positive role model for the clinical setting
• Able to demonstrate research based approach to care
• Developed communication skills
• Evidence of advanced leadership skills
• Proven organisational and management skills
• Awareness of change in the NHS and maternity services and the impact on neonatal care and services
• Able to provide counselling support for individual needs
• Demonstrates application of theory to practice
• Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to care
• Able to prioritise workload appropriately
• Excellent teaching skills
• Clinically proficient in area of expertise
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to assess, benchmark clinical education, support mentors/educators in complex decisions relating to student placement, competence and fitness for practice
• IT skills to produce educational resources, reports and data

Desirable

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations locally and nationally
• An understanding of the challenges facing clinical areas in relation to placing staff
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of CQC Core Standards
• Development of clinical pathways / guidelines

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse/midwife with active NMC registration
• Must be QIS/NNU qualified
• Evidence of further professional development
• Experience of ward management, leadership, training/skills
• Degree or equivalent and a willingness to work towards Masters level degree
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Coaching certificate
• Leadership qualification
• Teaching qualification (PG Certificate Practice Education or equivalent)
• Or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Able to exercise professional accountability and responsibility
• Able to be a Practice assessor or Supervisor assessor in the clinical setting
• Experience of running training programmes
• Knowledge of human factors and how they influence clinical practice Experience of delivering clinical education and development activities
• Mentor experience with knowledge of mentorship and education
• Proven leadership experience

Desirable

• Experience in management of change
• Experience in HR management - Knowledge of dealing with poor performance

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

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