Network Educator: Sponsorship Available

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Network Educator (Band 7)

North Thames Paediatric Network (NTPN)

Band 7 | 22.5 hours per week | Fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Thames Paediatric Network (NTPN) as a Network Educator (Band 7) on a fixed-term basis for six months, ending no later than 31 July 2027.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced educator to support the development and delivery of high-quality education programmes across the Network, with a particular focus on the Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network (ODN).

Working closely with the Network team, clinicalleadsand partner organisations, you will help develop and deliver education that supports safe,effectiveand evidence-based care for children and young people across the North Thames region.

The North Thames Paediatric Network brings together healthcare professionals and organisations to improve outcomes for children and young people through education, quality improvement, servicedevelopmentand collaboration. Although this role has a primary focus on the Surgery in Children ODN, there will also be opportunities to contribute to education programmes across other Network workstreams and ODNs, with support from the wider Network team.

What we offer:

Flexible hybrid working

The opportunity to work with colleagues across a large paediatric network

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Main duties of the job

As a Network Educator, you will help healthcare professionals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to provide high-quality care for Children and Young people across the region. Through innovative, inclusive and evidence-based education, you’ll support learning that improves practice, strengthens collaboration and helps teams deliver the best possible outcomes. Your expertise, curiosity and commitment to developing others will make a lasting difference to both the workforce and the patients and families they serve

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • GOSH Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • Hold current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc.) Credible professional with sound professional knowledge and judgement.
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Qualified to deliver expert education and training to nurses in the subject area of Paediatric Surgery

Desirable

  • PGCE or registered teaching qualification
  • Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge and experience in managing the care of Paediatric Surgery patients.
  • Evidence and experience in education, teaching and workforce development
  • Competent in preparing presentations to groups.
  • Evidence of knowledge regarding clinical audit.
  • Competent in organising, creating and hosting online education (e.g. webinars on MSTeams and Zoom) in addition to face to face/SIM based practical training.

Desirable

  • Experience of creating education/training programmes
  • Involvement in audit/research programmes.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area.
  • Articulate in a professional and confident manner
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others
  • Competent teacher of specialty skills and practices
  • Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role.
  • Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them.
  • Ability to translate research and national policy into service improvement.
  • Committed to the development of the Paediatric workforce
  • Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work and demands
  • Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees).
  • Ability to work effectively in a blended site and home-based environment – being available to work on site or delivery training/education for face to face/practically/SIM based when required but suitably able to work effectively from home at other times.
  • Ability to manage own workload and organisation, including at times and where appropriate administrational tasks.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

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