We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified nurse to job share with our current technical educator. The technical educator will support the Practice Development Facilitator for Neonatal Services in the development and delivery of training programmes and educational strategy across the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as well as supporting staff in the clinical areas. The ideal candidate will have a high level of knowledge and skill within Neonatal Intensive care and be passionate about teaching and developing clinical staff. They will need to be approachable to staff and provide leadership and support to empower junior staff to develop themselves. The technical Educator is accountable for their own professionalism, and is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of education programmes to positively impact the delivery of quality patient care. Main duties of the job The post holder is required to promote and maintain an effective environment for learning within the Neonatal Services directorate through coaching, and staff development in a variety of settings. The post holder under the support of the Practice Development Facilitator will manage their own workload working collaboratively with all disciplines to ensure the effective running of the service. The post holder will plan and deliver training sessions and work alongside staff in the clinical area. They will support the directorate practice development facilitator in the annual review and development of education and training provision for staff. The Technical Educator will also assist in the development of relevant guidelines, policies and procedures for Neonatal Services as well as taking an active role in audit. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Education/Qualifications Essential criteria RGN, RM, RSCN / RN (Child Health) Specialist professional knowledge of education and development practice, to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience ENB 405/ Neonatal Modules 1&2 ENB998 / Teaching and assessing/Mentorship Module Neonatal Life Support Desirable criteria Post Graduate Certificate Education (PGCE) or working towards BSc (Hons) Neonatal Practice Leadership Training Experience Essential criteria Ability to develop and teach staff Evidence of continuing professional development. Relevant experience with a wide range of NICU equipment Neonatal experience in a busy referral neonatal unit. Ability to demonstrate awareness of research-based practice. Evidence of contributing to practice development in clinical area. Ability to motivate and lead the staff team and maintain good working relationships. Ability to teach and supervise junior staff and maintain high standards of care. Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others. Demonstrates understanding and engagement with quality issues, e.g., benchmarking. Ability to support staff during the PADR process Proven leadership skills and organisational skills. Ability to plan, develop and co-ordinate working practices Ability to manage resources Desirable criteria Interest in research. Information technology skills. Aptitude Essential criteria Sound knowledge of current neonatal nursing issues, with an understanding of the relevance and local impact of issues and policy from the wider arena of the nursing profession and the NHS. Evidence of professional development and relevant further study. Professional revalidation profile indicating experience relevant to the post. Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service. Good communication skills. Commitment to the department. Able to work under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Understand complex & scientific information. Basic IT skills Desirable criteria Ability to speak Welsh Values Essential criteria Have an understanding of ABUHB values and behaviours framework