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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Business Unit
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
32.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-W&C-1054
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
04/08/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Paediatric High Dependency Unit 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 13,000 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 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 Paediatric Clinical Educator to support the education and development within our Paediatric High Dependency Unit at the University Hospital of Derby and Burton (UHDB).

We are looking for someone who is motivated, passionate and experienced in delivering training, supporting staff, improving service development which will ultimately impact patient care. We recognise the essential role education plays in developing our workforce and delivering the highest possible standards of care to our patients and families.

The role involves working as part of a nursing and medical team to provide care to babies, children and young people within our paediatric services across the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton.  

Main duties of the job

As part of the Paediatric Education team you will manage new staff through orientation and induction, support existing staff with ongoing training and competencies, including the delivery of mandatory training, 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  - First level degree (working towards) and demonstrable post-registration experience in critical care holding a qualified in speciality paediatric critical care qualification. 

Relevant current paediatric 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.

Closing date of applications: 21 July 2025

Date of interview: 4  August 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, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
  • We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week
  • An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country
  • Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
  • We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
  • We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
  • We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

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.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered
  • Preparation for Mentorship qualification or assessor/supervisor equivalent
  • Qualified in paediatric critical care speciality
  • Evidence of IT skills
  • Evidence of communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching in Practice qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to support/mentor staff
  • Demonstrable post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Assessor in clinical area e.g. NVQ

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of service development/change
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership and Management

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
Sophie Norwood
Job title
Paediatric Senior Clinical Educator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786929
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