Neonatal Clinical Educator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL3 6HX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Lead education and training for neonatal nurses, student nurses, midwives and multidisciplinary colleagues, including induction, preceptorship, emergency skills training and ongoing professional development. Support and develop staff in clinical practice, acting as a mentor, coach and expert role model to ensure high standards of evidence-based neonatal care. Drive quality improvement and patient safety, helping implement learning from incidents, governance initiatives and national neonatal standards. Work clinically alongside staff, supporting newly qualified nurses, return-to-practice staff and colleagues requiring additional development. Promote excellence in neonatal care by developing policies, guidelines and care pathways based on current evidence and best practice. Lead workforce development strategies, identifying training needs and ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge required to deliver safe, high-quality care. Collaborate across neonatal, paediatric, maternity and obstetric services to improve patient outcomes and ensure consistent standards of care across the Trust. Support service development, audit, research and innovation, helping to shape and enhance neonatal services for the future.

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