The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital is one of the Lead centres for neonatal services within Bristol this tertiary unit provides intensive care for the population of Bristol and beyond. The Unit consists of 31 Cots, 15 Intensive, 8 High Dependency and 8 Special Care. The unit also supports 16 cots on the Transitional Care Ward. We provides care for very sick new-born infants with a wide variety of medical, cardiac and surgical conditions.

We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic nurse to join our Education team. As a Clinical Nurse Educator you will be expected to train and support members of the NICU team and need to show extensive evidence of knowledge and clinical expertise within the speciality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will utilize skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff.

You will work with the MDT to ensure the staff have the necessary up to date knowledge and skills to deliver excellent care to our patients.

They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital, the Southwest Neonatal Network and Universities to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research.

You will jointly manage a small team of staff and over see placements for students, RNDAs and apprenticeships.

The post holder will be required to be available to work shifts Monday to Friday.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Language competency

Essential

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience as a Neonatal Nurse in a NICU environment as a band 6 or above
• Significant experience working in a neonatal education role
• Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting
• Mentoring/ SSIP qualification
• Teaching and mentoring experience
• NBLS and NLS
• Management experience

Desirable

• Teaching in an HEI

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbally and written
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
• Committed to providing high quality patient care
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
• Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care and education settings
• Experience of clinical governance, risk management and supporting patient safety initiatives

Qualifications and training

Essential

• RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN or RM.
• Qualified in speciality (QIS) in Neonatal care
• GCSE A*- C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 (E)
• Teaching qualification at masters level or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Leadership course/ qualifications

Aptitudes

Essential

• Respectful
• Innovative
• Supportive
• Collaborative

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

St. Michael's Hospital

Southwell Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

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