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Lead Practice Development Nurse - East of England Neonatal ODN
The closing date is 03 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network for a Lead Practice Educator to join us on a 12-month fixed term / secondment to support the delivery of education across the East of England. This role will involve working closely with and travelling to the 17 neonatal units across the region to support and deliver education to the neonatal workforce.
The ODN has an extensive education portfolio that is delivered using a 'blended approach' of both face-to-face teaching and virtual learning. We currently provide educational opportunities for non-registered staff, AHPPs, nursing and medical colleagues across the region. As Lead Practice Educator it will be the post holders' responsibility to support the Senior Lead PDN to continue driving this agenda, which will include organising and planning the delivery of these events as well as supporting other ODN colleagues with their educational events. There is a need to be flexible in the delivery of education opportunities in response to regional needs at that time.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the successful candidate to support the neonatal units across the region with in-houseOSCE preparation and simulations, in particularly focusing their attention on nurses currently undertakingtheir QIS qualification.
The post holder will need to hold a full driving licence as accessing all units is essential; they will need excellent communication skills and be able to support education across many different settings. TheNeonatal ODN is currently Hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, however as ateam we work remotely.
The ODN are committed to the career development of anyone who is successful in their application, this really is a great opportunity to join a small but very supportive and friendly team, and we shall look forward to seeing your application.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. If you are internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3 September 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 17 September 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Holds a recognised Neonatal qualification
* Recognised Teaching Certificate or studying towards or equivalent
* Management /Leadership training/qualification
* IT training
* NLS Instructor
* Educated to Masters level relevant in specialist field or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in specialist area
Experience
* Experience at a senior clinical level (Band 6 or above)
* Experience of mentoring/ preceptorship
* Experience of developing clinical guidelines
* Experience of facilitating change
* Experience of sharing best practice
* Experience of developing learning resources/ delivering programmes of education
* Experience of working within multi-professional teams
* Experience planning education programmes
* Experience of teaching on pre/post registration courses
* Experience of training needs analysis process
* Experience of publishing in professional journals
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the training needs analysis process
* Knowledge of team dynamics and own role in team
* Knowledge of a variety of quality processes and their application
* Knowledge of sources of financial support for training and education
Skills
* Ability to lead, make decisions, use initiative and prioritise workload
* Excellent communication skills written and verbal
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to teach competently using adult teaching and learning strategies
* Ability to lead, make decisions, use initiative and prioritise workload
* Excellent communication skills written and verbal
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to teach competently using adult teaching and learning strategies
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
* Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
* Access to a vehicle and ability to drive
* Ability to work in various locations across the network
* Evidence of own professional development and life-long learning
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Membership of relevant local/ regional/ national forums
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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