An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse with LTV experience to join the East of England Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (EoE PCC ODN) to cover maternity leave secondment. You will be part of the PCC ODN Education team. This post provides support for the LTV workstream in the EoE. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the pathways of care for children and young people requiring LTV across the EoE. Whilst focusing on education, you will also play a key role in regional LTV workstreams aligned with the NCEPOD recommendations. The post holder, in collaboration with the tertiary LTV service and the Network LTV clinical lead, will continue the existing planned delivery and evaluation of LTV education packages across the EoE. Delivery of MDT LTV education across the network will be a significant part of the role, providing support to individual Trusts where required.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and informed paediatric nurse / educator with an excellent knowledge of LTV care, able to work autonomously.
* Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and understand national education frameworks.
* Deliver MDT LTV education across the network and provide educational support to individual Trusts.
* Work with clinical teams across the region to offer educational support to improve patient flow and experience when moving from PICU to ward / home.
* Continue building relationships with other ODN LTV and education teams across the country to rationalise resources and reduce variation in clinical care and education.
* Teach using various methods including face to face and utilising virtual platforms.
* Travel to Trusts within the East of England as required.
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.
Benefits
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools / colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Details and How to Apply
Detailed job description and main responsibilities are available in the Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification). Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for this post as a secondment with line-manager approval. Internal fixed-term applicants may apply as a fixed-term position. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised. Interviews are scheduled for 13 October 2025; the vacancy closes at midnight on 2 October 2025.
Working Arrangements and Location
Contract: Band 7, 46 weeks, Fixed term / Secondment to cover maternity leave anticipated 13-Oct-2025 to 30-Aug-2026. Hours: 18.75 per week, part-time, flexible working, home or remote working with some regional travel. Hours to be worked Monday to Friday; some home working and regional travel required; flexibility to cover planned teaching. Part-time/flexible hours may be considered.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered Children\'s Nurse
* Holds a recognised Paediatric Critical Care qualification
* Recognised Teaching / mentoring qualification
* Management / Leadership training / qualification
* IT training
* Educated to Masters level in relevant specialist field or equivalent senior level experience
Experience
* Experience of caring for CYP requiring long-term ventilation
* Nursing experience in paediatric critical care
* Senior clinical level experience (Band 6 or above) in relevant specialty
* Mentoring / preceptorship experience
* Developing clinical guidelines
* Facilitating change and sharing best practice
* Developing learning resources / delivering education programmes
* Working within multi-professional teams
* Clinical nurse specialist level experience or equivalent
* Creating electronic resources / e-learning packages, or willingness to undertake
* Coaching experience
Knowledge
* Clinical knowledge of LTV / tracheostomy care
* Understanding complexities of LTV / tracheostomy care
* Knowledge of team dynamics and own role in the team
* Knowledge of training funding sources
* Knowledge of quality processes and their application
Skills
* Leadership and decision-making; ability to prioritise workload
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Strong time management and organisational skills
* Ability to teach using adult learning principles
* Assessment, evaluation and quality monitoring expertise
* Ability to work virtually with other teams using electronic platforms
Additional Requirements
* Professional behaviour aligned with Trust values (Safe, Kind, Excellent)
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others
* Discretion and professionalism in sensitive situations
* Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive
* Willingness to work across multiple locations across the network and beyond
* Evidence of recent, relevant professional development
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Membership of relevant local/regional/national forums
Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will be subject to Disclosure checks.
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