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Job summary

Main area
Neonatal Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term or Secondment)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Minimum 23 hours, Monday to Friday including office shifts and clinical support long days.)
Job ref
320-TWS-2082
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
09/10/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Neonatal Clinical Educator

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for a Neonatal Clinical Educator for a fixed 12 month secondment to support the education and development of staff across the Neonatal units and Neonatal transitional Care at our Derby and Burton sites. 

Neonatal Services at University Hospitals of Derby  and Burton (UHDB) are provided by 2 Units and Transitional Care.  The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit based at Royal Derby Hospital site has 26 cots and is a  Level 2 (LNU) purpose built unit providing medical care for premature and sick infants. There are 3 ITU, 6 HDU and 17 SC cots. 

NNU on the Queens Hospital Burton site has 8 cots and is a Level 1 (Special Care) Unit. Both units work closely with one another to provide high quality care across the service. Both units are part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (North Hub).

We are looking for someone who is motivated, passionate and experienced in delivering training, supporting staff and developing clinical practice, which will all have a positive impact on patient care.  We recognise the essential role education plays in delivering the highest possible standards of care to our patients.

Successful post holder will be required to work across both our Burton and Derby sites.

Main duties of the job

As part of the NICU Education and Quality team you will manage new staff through orientation and induction and support existing staff with ongoing training and competencies. You will work a minimum of one clinical shift per month working alongside staff members on the neonatal units. The focus of this 12 month fixed term/secondment is to support the ongoing work within UHDB NHS FT to meet the safety actions of the Maternity Incentive Scheme and to support the ongoing digital education needs of the service. 

You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver evidence based educational programs, contribute to maintaining the quality of care and provide teaching and education to the registered and unregistered nursing staff working in the wider children's hospital.

You will have current NMC registration RSCN/RN, and demonstrable post-registration experience in neonatal services. You will be Qualified in Speciality and have a valid NLS Certificate. 

Relevant current experience working in a clinical setting. Qualification / evidence to support ability to provide training. Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Evidence of specialist skills gained through theoretical knowledge care. IT Literate including experience with BadgerNet.

Closing date of applications: 25th September 2025

Interview date: 09th October 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered
  • Qualified in Speciality (Neonatal High Dependency and Intensive Care)
  • Practice Assessor
  • NLS Certificate
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching Qualification
  • Generic Instructor Course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • To be able to demonstrate the ability to support/mentor staff
  • Demonstrable post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a special care baby unit
  • Experience of working in a local neonatal unit
  • Experience of working in a neonatal tertiary centre
  • Experience of Quality Improvement

Skills

Essential criteria
  • IT Literate
  • To be able to demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft packages such as Word, Powerpoint and Email
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership and Management Course
  • Experience of using Badgernet
  • Clinical Skills relevant to the role
  • Advises and supports other members of the MDT in interpreting complex information
  • Able to problem solve and support Senior Nursing and Medical staff with problems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Shephard
Job title
Senior Neonatal Clinical Nurse Educator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786770
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