Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal ODN Education Facilitator
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
The Thames Valley & Wessex Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (TV&W Neonatal ODN) is hosted by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work on specific educational projects, as determined by the programme leads, to support implementation of the new national Qualified in Speciality (QIS) standards across the TV&W Neonatal ODN.You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with a commitment and flexible approach to teaching and education.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal ODN comprises 14 neonatal units within the region. The ODN team comprises a wealth of expertise including medical, nursing, allied health professionals and administrative staff, all who share a passion for delivering high quality and effective care for neonates and their families.With the recent launch of the national QIS standards you will be a crucial member of the team in embedding these standards across the ODN, in collaboration with local neonatal service providers.
Using clinical knowledge and teaching expertise, you will collaborate with the Network education team to support the development of the Neonatal QIS pathway to integrate the new National QIS Standards.You will contribute to an environment which fosters effective practice and encourages implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of new practices.
You will support and teach on study days in person and online (foundation and specialist) as required.
You will work collaboratively with clinical facilitators to support the education of staff from orientation of new staff through to expert management and continuing professional development.
You will assist in building training resources and assessments for the online learning platform (Moodle).
You must hold current NMC registration, the Neonatal QIS course and a recognised mentorship/teaching qualification or their equivalentsDegree level qualification and working towards Master’s degree in a health-related discipline/teaching or level of equivalent experience
Significant post-registration experience in neonatal care
Experience organising and delivering teaching
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Jan 2025