Clinical Nurse Educator (PCCU)
Job overview
Permanent | 16.75 hrs per week
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU). You will be an important member of the Clinical Education team, developing and delivering high-quality training for our nursing staff.You’ll help ensure the highest standard of care for our patients while supporting the professional growth of our team.
About You- Experience in Paediatric Critical Care.
- Teaching qualifications and experience
If you're enthusiastic, compassionate and have the skills for this role, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Lead Nurse (PCCU), your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver education, training and practice development within PCCU.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Lead Nurse and education team to identify staff education needs, develop and implement evidence-based training programmes for staff working in critical care.
- Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for nursing staff.
- Work with medical and nursing teams to share knowledge and support care delivery.
- Maintain connections with educational institutes and national benchmarking groups to keep training current.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children’s Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected].Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria- RN Child (RSCN)
- Mentor/Assessor Course
- Post Critical Care course
- Previous education support
- Performing PDR Recruitment
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience working in a Paediatric Critical Care setting
- Experience of nursing patients within a high dependency/critical care environment
- Bedside teaching and support
- Previous education support
- Relevant project work
- Research and Audit
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria- Role of the Band 6 Clinical Nurse Educator on PCCU
- Teaching (Staff, students and families)
- Infection Control
- Education Plan
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality assurance issues
- Child protection/Safeguarding
- Multidisciplinary Communication
- Time Management skills
- Organisational skills
- Good IT skills eg use of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Teams
- Counselling/Coaching
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Commitment to Education Speciality
- Commitment to Speciality
- Commitment to Self Development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
- Commitment to Flexible working patterns
- Other Extended Roles