Band 7
18.75 hours per week (0.5 WTE)
1‑year Secondment or Fixed Term Contract
Home‑based with travel across the North West Neonatal Network
Are you passionate about neonatal education and looking to develop your education/development skills in a broader context?
Then come and join like-minded people in the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (NWNODN). Established in April 2013 it compromises of the 3 mature Neonatal Networks; Lancashire and South Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Cheshire and Merseyside.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic neonatal nurse with a extensive neonatal experience, Qualification in Speciality (QiS), mentorship experience and a background in education to join our dynamic Education Team.
As part of NWNODN Education Team you will support the delivery of the Foundation in Neonates Programme (FiN), Foundation Element of NW Pathway to Qualification in Speciality, alongside supporting the delivery of multi-disciplinary education across the North West Neonatal ODN
What We Offer
A supportive, friendly team environment.
Opportunities to contribute to regional and national neonatal education.
Professional development in education, leadership, and quality improvement.
Flexible home‑based working with regional travel.
Be responsible for planning and delivering formal classroom and online teaching sessions and learning resources based on current evidence base
Be responsible for the maintenance of an appropriate learning environment, allowing all learners to optimise their professional development
Function as a senior clinical practitioner within the neonatal unit demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical skills
Promote the objectives of the NWNODN
Be a highly motivated individual, demonstrating a flexible approach to meet the competing demands of the role
Be required to travel to all units in the NWNODN to promote education and training
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
Act as a role model in the clinical area teaching, assessing and supporting neonatal teams.
Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of the clinical setting.
Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivered to the neonate and family is appropriate and optimum .
Encourage and promote an evidence-based culture.
Act as an advocate for babies and their families supporting the principle of Family Integrated Care.
The NWNODN are hosted by Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, and work in partnership with families and healthcare professionals delivering neonatal care across the North West, helping each clinical setting to achieve the highest standard of care possible.
The Purpose of the NWNODN:
Ensure effective clinical flows through the provider system
Facilitate system-wide collaboration
Improve multi-professional, cross-organisational engagement
Develop consistent guidance and service standards to ensure a consistent patient and family experience
Focus on quality assurance
Capacity planning
Activity and quality monitoring
The Neonatal Network aims to provide high quality neonatal care to babies and their families.
Please refer to the job description attached for the full details.
Communication
Develop and maintain effective communication with staff undertaking education programmes which shows a sensitivity to their individual circumstances.
Articulate and interpret information for staff ensuring understanding.
Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across NWNODN dealing with complex situations and working towards a resolution.
Create an environment that encourages and maintains effective communication systems between the Trusts and the NWNODN.
Analytical Skills
Ensure appropriate systems are in place to maintain accurate records.
Assist in the development and evaluation of teaching programmes .
Demonstrate an awareness of cost implications associated with the programmes and ensure effective use of all resources.
Demonstrate an overall awareness of quality issues and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
In collaboration with NWNODN Team and hospital-based manger and educators deal appropriately with capability or professional issues.
Planning and Organising Skills
Utilise specialist neonatal knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of education across the north-west.
Work within the neonatal service Providers to support the planning and delivery Education across NW.
Organise room booking/virtual delivery tools for learning as appropriate .
Physical Skills
Standard keyboard skills
A high proportion of time will be office-based, using computer equipment.
There will be a requirement to work to tight timescales and competing deadlines
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality and diversity.
To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality
Act as a role model within the team developing and sustaining team working.
Demonstrate responsibility and show initiative in the workplace.
Be proactive within the team and contribute to team development to enhance the overall quality of education across NWNODN.