Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Educator and Paediatric Development Nurse
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Clinical Educator and Paediatric Development Nurse
Clinical Educator and Paediatric Development Nurse (Internal Role for RUH Employees)
About the Role
The Clinical Educator and Paediatric Development Nurse provides clinical leadership, education, and support to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care of children within the Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU). As the paediatric link nurse, you will:
- Support workforce capability through structured education and simulation.
- Ensure compliance with GPICS v3 and national paediatric standards.
- Collaborate with ICU multidisciplinary teams (MDT), paediatrics, emergency departments (ED), and retrieval services.
- Maintain a strong clinical presence in ICU.
This role also involves participating in adult ICU education, supporting CC3N Step competencies, and delivering in-house workshops/courses.
Main Duties
Paediatric Development Nurse Role
- Lead paediatric readiness within ICU.
- Ensure staff competence in:
- Paediatric assessment
- Stabilisation
- Delivery of paediatric care
- Deliver paediatric simulation and emergency training.
- Liaise with paediatrics, EDs, and retrieval teams.
- Attend relevant meetings to ensure collaborative compliance with guidelines.
- Implement national guidance and safety alerts.
Education and Workforce Development
- Develop education programmes aligned with GPICS v3 and National Paediatric Guidelines.
- Partner with higher education institutions to support staff through formal courses (clinical and theoretical components).
- Assist with induction, preceptorship, and competency frameworks.
- Promote a learning culture within ICU.
- Ensure staff competence in equipment and clinical skills.
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Professional Responsibilities
- Adhere to the NMC Code.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Maintain high standards of documentation and communication.
- Act as a professional role model.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver expert clinical care in the ICU environment.
- Support paediatric stabilisation and transfers.
- Advocate for patients and families.
- Promote safeguarding and family-centred care.
Leadership and Management
- Provide clinical leadership within the MDT.
- Support staff performance and development.
- Contribute to recruitment and retention.
Governance, Audit, and Quality
- Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with policies and standards.
- Utilise incident reporting to enhance safety.
Working for BSW Hospitals Group
We are the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, part of a collaborative BSW Hospitals Group formed by the joining forces of three NHS trusts with:
- A combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues.
- A combined annual budget of £1.6 billion.
- A mission to deliver exemplary, person-centred care to over 1 million people.
Our culture is built on:
- Compassion and inclusivity.
- Championing diversity and valuing differences.
- Fostering kindness and a strong team ethos.
- Supporting staff wellbeing (yes, even on-site swimming pools).
We encourage career growth and leadership opportunities while ensuring our patients receive outstanding care through innovations like the Dyson Cancer Centre and research initiatives.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration (Part 1).
- Postgraduate Adult Critical Care Nursing qualification.
- Completed Practice Educator and Assessor Course.
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PILS) certified.
- Paediatric Critical Care Level 3 qualification.
Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years of Adult ICU experience.
- Experience in the care of the critically ill child in an Adult ICU setting.
Desirable:
- Experience in the care of the critically ill child in a Paediatric ICU.
- Simulation training or experience.
- Previous teaching or practice educator roles.
Additional Notes
- DBS Check: This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions).
- Right to Work: Due to UK immigration policies, applicants must currently hold rights to work unless an alternative arrangement can be provided.
- Flexibility: The role description is broad and flexible, allowing growth under the guidance of the Lead Nurse Educator and ICU Education Team.
Informal enquiries can be directed to: Job Title: Lead Nurse Educator (ICU) Name: Jennifer Nash Email: j.nash4@nhs.net Phone: 01225 825707
Further details available from:
- Educator and Paediatric Development Nurse ICU (PDF) (339.5 KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF) (1.3 MB)
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