Neonatal Clinical Practice Educator: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Due to investment in our education team we are looking for a high profile, accessible and responsive educator. A clinical expert, working as a member of the multi-professional team, providing and developing specialist services and advice who is able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and objectives are met.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, treatment and management of the Neonate and the Neonatal service. The post holder will focus on supporting the Neonatal QIS nurses / Midwives in training. They will monitor and improve standards of education through clinical audit, evidence base practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.

If you have significant experience post specialist neonatal course in an intensive care environment and are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team then we would love to hear from you.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead on the following key areas:

• Supporting students on a neonatal clinical placement and be a first point of contact for assessors to offer guidance for issues relating to competence.
• To provide pastoral support and training to students
• To be conduit between the universities, students and clinical placements
• To continue to develop, support and evaluate cot side teaching within all areas of the Neonatal service.
• To ensure a yearly education plan is submitted for learning beyond registration funding or facilitate the submission of charity funding as applicable.
• Facilitating Qualified In Speciality (QIS) applications to University and Study time on the roster.
• Supporting QIS students and be a first point of contact for assessors to offer guidance for issues relating to competence.
• Ensuring that student placement is aligned to the allocations provided by the Practice Placement Coordinator and rostered to meet the NMC competencies.
• Support and lead if required with investigations of practice concerns / competency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent NMC Professional Registration oFirst level Degree o332 CPD Foundations in Neonatal Nursing or equivalent o333 CPD Specialist Skills in Neonatal Nursing or equivalent oTeaching and Assessors Qualification oDemonstrate CPD oNLS

Desirable

• oPost Graduate Certificate in Education oCompletion of leadership development programme/ course

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional clinical experience oDemonstrable leadership skills and proven ability to create and sustain a positive learning environment oMentor/Educator/Practice Assessor preparation qualification and maintains requirements for Practice Educators oSignificant demonstrable experience of supporting learners in the practice environment. oEnhanced presentation skills, able to present information to individuals, small groups and in large forums such as lecture theatres oExperience in successfully manage change

Desirable

• oRecord of leading and effectively managing quality improvement

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of Public Health agenda oKnowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications

Skills

Essential

• oHighly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills oAbility to prioritise and meet deadlines oGood time management skills oAble to use initiative and make decisions oIT skills oTeaching skills oFull range of extended clinical competencies

Desirable

• oDemonstrate ability to produce reports and formulate policies

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Closing Date: 19 September 2026