Lead Neonatal Educator
Closing date: 07 May 2026
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust runs two neonatal units located at Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Both are Local Level 2 units providing Intensive Care, High Dependency Special Care and Transitional Care cots. The units care for babies over 26+6 weeks gestation and stabilize any baby under that gestation for transfer to a tertiary hospital/NICU.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced neonatal nurse to develop neonatal education within NLAG and in partnership with the Neonatal Education lead at Hull Teaching Hospitals.
Responsibilities
* Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate neonatal education and training across NLAG.
* Work collaboratively with senior nursing and medical leaders, practice development teams and educators from HUTH to align education provision with national standards, regional network priorities and local service needs.
* Support clinical and non‑clinical staff in incident learning, fostering a culture of openness, reflection and continuous improvement.
* Monitor and evaluate the implementation of actions to embed lessons learned into clinical practice and systems.
* Provide advice and training on processes that support safe, high‑quality neonatal care in line with national and local standards.
Qualifications
* Registered RN adult/child with neonatal speciality.
* Experience of education, including evaluation of local practice against national and local standards within the NHS.
* Teaching qualification.
* NLS provider.
* 1st level degree or equivalent in nursing or a health‑related subject, or working towards it.
* NLS instructor.
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of neonatal education standards and senior‑level training frameworks.
* In‑depth knowledge of neonatal education standards, competency frameworks and workforce development.
* Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
* Experience working across a neonatal network, including ODN.
* Evidence of change management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstance. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment.
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