Job Description

We are looking for motivated Band 7 nurse to take on the lead for Education and Professional development for the Neonatal team.



You must be forward thinking and positive in your approach to change. Demonstrate effective communication and organisation skills.



We are a friendly, supportive and progressive team in a purpose built unit that has 28 cots these consist of 12 ITU/ HDU and 16 Special Care cots and the service provides care to babies from across the county. A recent addition to our service is the provision of Neonatal Nursing support to our maternity ward through the establishment of a 4 cot Transitional Care facility.



For further information please contact Sophie Luckie or Kate Horton (Matrons)



via sophie.luckie@nhs.net / kate.horton4@nhs.net or 0300 422 5129



To educate and operationally support a busy clinical Neonatal environment facilitating development of individuals through education and training pathways. The post holder will actively attend Network, Trust and divisional meetings to improve training and educational needs, helping to lead professional practice standards, and providing best care for everyone utilising the best available evidence-based practice.



We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.



With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.



You will be responsible for facilitating the learning and continuing development of all staff within the unit, ensuring education is responsive to service developments. You will ensure education and clinical skills are delivered in line with key priorities and objectives within neonates for staff to deliver safe and excellent family care. In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, you will be required to develop and maintain an evidence- based service for education and supporting technology-based education resources.



You will coordinate and provide induction training for all new staff working on the unit and assist in supporting and evaluation of learning contracts and objectives for staff, working in conjunction with the ward managers to support all staff within their role. You will lead by example, demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the multidisciplinary team and provide clinical supervision as required.