Job overview

An exciting secondment opportunity has become available on the Neonatal Unit at The Jessop Wing. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and experienced Senior Neonatal Nurse with a passion for education to join us in the Neonatal Education Team as the band 7 lead educator.

The postholder will be a highly experienced neonatal nurse who is dynamic and compassionate to lead a team that will drive the educational needs of the neonatal nursing workforce within the Jessop Wing Neonatal Unit. The postholder will work closely with the Neonatal Matron, Consultant Nurse and will be instrumental in identifying priority areas of education and improvement, including implementing the Jessop Wing neonatal career pathway.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a level 3 Neonatal service for the Yorkshire and Humber operating delivery network. We have 45 cots providing up to 15 ITU, 6 HDU, 18 Special Care and 6 Transitional care cots.

The successful candidate must have the academic requirements or be working towards those that reflect a band 7 clinical educator, significant experience of both leadership and clinical practice, be flexible to meet the needs of the service, innovative, highly motivated and have a desire to build a skilled and knowledgeable neonatal unit workforce.

Main duties of the job

Lead in the delivery of education across the neonatal service Lead a team of clinical educators to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of education for the neonatal nursing workforce Develop, implement and evaluate local neonatal nursing career pathways in collaboration with the wider team Lead on the delivery of quality improvement initiatives to support local and national quality and safety indicators Coach individuals and teams to embed educational opportunities in both the clinical and classroom environment Coordinate and deliver educational sessions, study days and simulation-based trainings to enhance the knowledge and skills of the neonatal workforce

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology is based at the Jessop Wing which is linked to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The maternity unit has over 6800 births per year and is a Regional Tertiary Maternity Service with a Level 3 Neonatal Unit of 44 cots. A tertiary Gynae-Oncology service and a changing Gynaecology Service, which includes an Assisted Conception Unit, complete the services within the Directorate. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration •To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Recognised qualification in neonatal speciality (QIS) Masters level 7 (or working towards/ higher level modules) in a related health care/education subject

Desirable criteria

Leadership /management qualification PCGE or equivalent education module Professional nurse advocate (PNA) qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience as a senior neonatal nurse Clinical teaching experience in all aspects of neonatology Experience of supervising, mentoring and appraising staff Evidence of management/leadership experience Evidence of recent experience of teaching and supporting learners Ability to teach all clinical and administrative aspects of neonatal care formal and ad hoc opportunities

Desirable criteria

Participation in clinical research/audit Experience of teaching/presenting in a formal setting Experience of developing educational pathways

further training

Essential criteria

Newborn Life Support provider (NLS)

Desirable criteria

Advanced resuscitation of the new-born (ARNI) NLS instructor Experience of simulation training Experience of extended skills trainer

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Wide range of communication skills to suit different learning styles and needs Commitment to staff development and training Demonstration of working with the trust PROUD values Work effectively within defined timeframes and deadlines Ability to work well in and lead an effective team Able to develop successful working relationships within the OGN directorate and wider Ability to project positive role model with high personal standards of excellent nursing care High emotional intellect and personal integrity

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

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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.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 280.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 48.7KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameEmma SherwoodJob titleNeonatal Consultant NurseEmail number01142268129Additional information

For further information about the post please contact Emma Sherwood Neonatal Nurse Consultant Tel: Email . Alternatively Claire Howard Matron for Neonatal Services Ext Email