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Date posted: 18 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 160-7601267
Job locations: Horsley Critical Care Unit, The Walton Centre, Long Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
Job Summary
To assess learning needs required by staff to enable them to fulfil their role in the Critical Care, in line with the Unit's planned service provision. To develop, implement, organise and evaluate learning resources/competencies and other staff development programmes in order to meet the Units and individuals learning needs. To monitor staff's compliance with all training requirements and to maintain appropriate documentation on staff progress and achievements. Ensure nursing staff are competent in the use of equipment and adhere to Department policies regarding the cleaning and repair of any faulty equipment. Participate in the recruitment of Unit staff when required. Support the Critical Care lead nurse in the management of the critical care area. Assist where necessary as a Practice Educator link for Mersey and Cheshire critical care network to ensure standardisation of educational and clinical practice across the network. To organise and facilitate the induction of all staff bands into Critical Care.
Responsibilities
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate education and training programmes for staff within the Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU).
* Support new starters, preceptorships, and competency-based training (e.g., critical care competencies, neuro‑specific monitoring, ventilation, ICP management).
* Facilitate simulation‑based learning, bedside teaching, and skills assessments.
* Ensure all staff are up to date with mandatory training and clinical competencies.
* Act as a clinical resource and role model, supporting evidence‑based practice at the bedside.
* Support confidence and competence in neuro‑critical care procedures (EVD management, sedation, neurological assessment, intracranial pressure monitoring).
* Help embed best practice guidelines and national standards (e.g., NICE, Intensive Care Society).
* Participate in clinical audits, incident reviews, and root cause analyses to identify learning opportunities.
* Support service improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care quality.
* Maintain accurate training records and competency frameworks per trust and national standards.
* Act as a link between universities and the clinical area, supporting nursing, AHP, and medical learners.
* Supervise and assess students ensuring they achieve learning outcomes.
* Provide feedback and mentorship to learners at all levels.
* Work closely with Senior Nursing Team, Clinical Educators, and Practice Development Teams to align training with service priorities.
* Contribute to staff recruitment, retention, career progression strategies.
* Promote learning culture, encourage reflective practice, continuous professional development.
* Keep up to date with neuroscience and critical care advancements; disseminate new evidence.
* Provide specialist input on:
o Traumatic brain injury management
o Post‑neurosurgical care
o Seizure management and continuous EEG
o Neuroprotection and ICP control
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* 1st Level Registration
* Post Registration Critical Care Diploma or Degree or equivalent
* Teaching & Assessment Diploma or Degree or equivalent
* Bachelor's Degree (or working towards)
* Willingness to undertake a PGCE or Master's Degree
Desirable Qualifications
* Master's Degree
* PGCE
Essential Knowledge & Experience
* Relevant experience as a registered nurse within Critical Care.
* Evidence of an informal and formal teaching role.
* Portfolio of continuing professional development.
* Evidence of recent and continued formal and informal teaching experience.
* Experience as a clinical supervisor.
* Current knowledge of Adult Critical Care Nursing.
* Able to understand the education training needs of the area and its staff.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
* Relevant experience as a registered nurse in Neurosciences.
* Evidence of research and audit participation.
* Experience of developing education training packages. Knowledge of current changes within the NHS and nurse education.
* Broad knowledge of the framework for pre and post registration education in UK and Europe.
Essential Skills and Attributes
* Able to undertake and deliver presentations.
* Able to engage with a variety of personnel within the Trust and outside e.g. University, Network.
* Able to develop and enhance Critical Care education/training packages for all critical care staff.
* Innovative and able to create a variety of learning opportunities for Critical Care staff.
* Able to effectively contribute to clinical environment that is motivating and conducive to lifelong learning.
* Able to manage databases with a working knowledge of IT.
* Committed, supportive, enthusiastic and innovative within the development of critical care nursing and education.
* Self‑motivated and able to motivate and enthuse others.
* Good organisational skills.
Desirable Skills and Attributes
* Experience of developing education training packages. Knowledge of current changes within the NHS and nurse education.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to adapt to changing needs of the service.
* Assertive / enthusiastic / committed to service.
* Motivated and able to motivate others.
* Approachable.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Long Lane, Horsley Critical Care Unit, The Walton Centre, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
Website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/
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