An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established Women's & Children's CMG at University Hospital's Leicester to lead education and practice across Neonates & Paediatrics.

If you are a Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Children's who is experienced in leading education and training in Paediatrics and/or Neonates, has a knowledge of evidence-based practice, with a thorough understanding of how this can inform our education and training strategy to ensure that we can deliver high quality care across the organisation, we welcome your application.

If you have demonstrative ability of successfully leading a team of trainers and educators, to enhance the delivery of high standards of care across our organisation, in line with UHL Trust's objectives of clinical quality and safety, we look forward to meeting you.

Main duties of the job

As an Education and Practice Development Lead you will work with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Heads of Nursing developing and implementing a strategy for education, training, and development within the Women's and Children's CMG.

You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development, while working in partnership with The University of Leicester and De Montfort University to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training is fully embedded.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and implement focused Paediatric & Neonatal education and training strategies.
  
• In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development.
  
• Support multi professional and inter-professional learning.
  
• In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the CMG.
  
• Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, Sister/Charge Nurses and AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF)/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process.
  
• Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
  
• Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
  
• Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce fit for purpose and practice.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 1 st Level Nurse/Midwife/ Children's Regsitered
• Master's Degree or equivalent Post-graduate study at Masters level with a relevant qualification i.e. education and teaching or specialist nursing practice
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• First Degree

Desirable

• Master's in Education or Advanced Practice
• Research qualification
• Evidence of study at Masters level

Experience

Essential

• Relevant Post-Registration experience at band 7 or above
• Must have experience in an education role at Band 7 or above
• Extensive education and practice development experience
• Current NHS priorities/nursing issues
• In depth knowledge of nurse education and clinical practice at a local level.
• Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes
• Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
• Evidence of continued professional development, presentations and publications

Desirable

• Partnership working with HEI's, SHA
• Experience of NMC or other accredited organisations review visits

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Effective communicator
• High level of communication skills
• Assertive and confident
• Organisational and negotiation skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Leicester: Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

358-6537351-WOM