Neonatal Clinical Educator
Flexible working:
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
The post holder will be part of the Band 7 leadership team who will be professionally accountable for: Demonstrating visible accessible leadership and the Trust values, the post holder as part of the Band 7 team will lead and influence education, training and development of clinical and non-clinical workforce to provide progressive development opportunities in relation to competence and skills attainment across the Neonatal Service.This will ensure that the workforce has the clinical and professional skills to deliver high quality of care. The post holder will lead and work closely with all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure the delivery of clinical education and attainment of competences are fit for purpose and aligned to workforce plans.
The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate effective teaching strategies throughout the Neonatal Service promoting and facilitating a culture of learning.
The Post Holder will oversee Infant Feeding and the Baby Friendly Initiative.
Main duties of the job
To lead and influence education, training and development of clinical and non-clinical workforce to provide progressive development opportunities in relation to competence and skills attainment across the Neonatal Service.
Ensure a skilled clinical workforce exists equipped with the necessary professional and clinical skills for the delivery of high quality patient care, aligned to service need and workforce plans
To provide assessments of individual learning and development needs in conjunction with the National Skills Framework. To undertake an active teaching and assessing role in the education and training of clinical and non-clinical staff/students to support the education strategy.To identify any ‘skills gaps’ and provide training sessions to meet the needs of individual staff. To organise and lead unit-based induction programmes for newly appointed members of the nursing staff.
Utilise effective methods of assessment, evaluation and impact of competence in clinical education.
Contribute to the development of a skilled professional workforce and facilitate a range of education, training and learning opportunities in the clinical environments.
To support the clinical education facilitators in the delivery of the education strategy within the clinical area.
To act as a resource for information about training courses and educational opportunities.
To manage all study leave within the Study Leave Policy and E-roster policy.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria- Excellent Leadership Skills
- Excellent Problem Solving and decision making skills
- Excellent Verbal and written Communication
- Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- Able to work autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
- Be fully conversant with Microsoft Office Packages
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Birmingham Women’s & Children’s NHSFT
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
- Team Working
- Punctual and Flexible across hours of work when required.
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Qualified in Specialty Course
- NMC Registration Part 1 Adult or Child
- Mentorship/ Teaching Qualification
- NLS qualification
- Honors Level Degree or equivalent
- NLS instructor
- Management/ Leadership course
- BLS Train the Trainer course
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential criteria- Current Leadership Experience in a Neonatal Setting
- Experience of delivering Education to staff
- Supervisory/ Management Experience
- Experience of Audit and Leading Change
- Evidence of Developing Quality Improvement projects
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria- Able to interpret complex behavioral cues and prescribe and monitoring developmentally appropriate interventions
- Able to analyse and interpret complex family situations and provide a range of interventions and parental education programmes
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria- Extensive Experience of Neonatal Care
- Supervise and line manage a team
MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION:
Our current Mental Health Services division Tier 4 services may be transferring the provision if its services to Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT). Whilst at present you are applying for a position within Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation should you be successful in gaining a position with Mental Health Services, your employment may in the future be transferred over to CWPT.
Safeguarding
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with.This information will be treated in a confidential manner.
Sponsorship:
Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Reasonable Adjustments:
BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all.Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.