Lead Neonatal Practice Development Nurse

The post holder will be a part of the senior neonatal nursing team, will
contribute to the operational and educational management of the unit. Will
lead/ facilitate. Linking of theory to practice. on both pre and post education,
training and practice development for neonatal nursing team. The post holder
will have excellent teaching and presentation skills both in the classroom and
clinical area.
You will lead / facilitate to deliver an effective and dynamic education program from our neonatal education strategy to the nursing team, students coming into the service (which includes staff on clinical placement during their neonatal nurse training) and junior staff who need induction and support. We offer clinical placements to students undertaking neonatal nurse modules from level 1 and 2 units., You will in return receive ongoing support from the Senior Nurse, trust education team and multidisciplinary team (MDT) team. .
Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for Key duties and responsibilities.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We also welcome full time, part time or job share individuals, please come, and have a discussion with our Senior Nurse., For both documents , please see the attachments for this vacancy.
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Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.
Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

We are seeking an experienced neonatal nurse with 3 years post neonatal training and at least 2 years of experience facilitating and teaching in Neonatal care to undertake the role of Lead Practice Development Nurse. This is a highly challenging and rewarding role within our fast-paced service. You will possess an NMC PIN and have neonatal experience.
You must have an interest in education, and the development of evidence-based standards of care. If you are motivated with good leadership ability and excellent clinical skills, we would love to hear from you. In return you will benefit from continuous education for carer and professional development enhanced leadership skills succession planning within the unit and the trust, You will be an enthusiastic, motivated senior neonatal nurse with substantive experience at band 6 and above. You will have robust teaching, presentation, and organisational skills as well as evidence of an interest in education, ambition, drive and excellent communication skills.