Job Overview
Are you a team player, with excellent communication and management skills and a willingness to develop education within a friendly dynamic tertiary NICU? We are seeking a Band 6 Qualified in Specialty neonatal nurse who would be interested in joining our Practice Development Team working 2 days a week in the Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) role and the remaining hours working on the NICU clinical Roster, to cover maternity leave. You will be responsible for facilitating all members of the nursing team. The practice development team facilitate all staff through the ‘Development Pathway’ from induction of newly appointed staff, preparation and support for the Qualified in Speciality modules and consolidation of skills following the course. The CPF will also work alongside pre and post registration students, acting as a role model to strive for the delivery of first‑class patient care. The post holder will also help in the facilitation of mandatory training and study days to ensure all staff remain up to date in their knowledge and skills. We are committed to the continuing professional development of our nursing staff, this is an excellent opportunity to influence education, development and learning within the neonatal unit.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate learning and professional development for NMAHPs and CSWs in clinical areas and learners on clinical placements, as directed by the Divisional Education Lead
- Work collaboratively with education colleagues across the organisation to share best practice thus ensuring learners have a positive placement experience at CUH
- Provide supervision and support for all unregistered/registered staff and learners always promoting evidence‑based practice
- Provide professional training and development of staff and learners through formal and informal teaching both in classroom and clinical settings
- Support and promote a lifelong approach to learning and development among staff and learners by providing educational resources, implementing clinical supervision, and encouraging reflective practice
- Audit clinical practice where required; ensure that any risks relating to quality are escalated to the Divisional Education Lead
- Support clinical teams to maintain a centralised database of current skills and competencies, and address any shortfalls
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to co‑ordinate and deliver Trust‑wide education activities, including induction/on‑boarding, preceptorship, skill development, medical devices training and competency sign‑off
- Contribute to the delivery of education provided by the CUH Academy to both internal and external delegates
Qualifications
- Band 6 qualified in Specialty neonatal nurse
Benefits
- Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries
- On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues
- First of our staff pod break spaces located in the Deakin Centre – a colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge
- Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times
- Free Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site, free Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff
- Support for good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances
Equality & Inclusion
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
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