Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Neonatal Clinical Skills Facilitator

The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Neonatal Clinical Educator to join the team in Truro. This role provides a rewarding chance to shape neonatal education while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Cornwall offers, including beautiful beaches, a vibrant cultural scene, and strong community spirit. A relocation package is available for those moving to the area.

Our Local Neonatal Unit provides 20 cots and delivers Intensive, High-Dependency, Special, and Transitional Care within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team focused on safe, effective, family-centred practice.

The post holder will lead, coordinate, and deliver education for all neonatal staff, supporting the Neonatal Foundation and Specialist Programmes, delivering 1:1 teaching, bedside learning, simulation training, and study days. They will act as a clinical expert, develop and maintain competency frameworks, and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, ODN, and education colleagues.

Informal enquiries: Natasha Goodman - Neonatal Clinical Educator natasha.goodman@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead, coordinate, and deliver education and development for all registered and unregistered staff involved in neonatal care. This includes supporting the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Neonatal Foundation Programme (NFP) and Neonatal Specialist Programme (NSP), ensuring a structured, high-quality learning pathway for the neonatal workforce.

The Royal Cornwall Hospital Neonatal Unit provides 20 cots offering Intensive, High-Dependency, Special, and Transitional Care within a skilled multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will ensure education and training reflect the complexity, acuity, and family-centred nature of this environment.

As an experienced practitioner and clinical educator, they will provide 1:1 teaching, targeted bedside learning, simulation-based training, and dedicated study days. They will also develop and maintain neonatal education resources, competency frameworks, and training programmes, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team, the Neonatal ODN, and Trust education leads to ensure alignment with national standards and local priorities.

About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 156-8310000
Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Penventinnie Lane, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registered RN Degree level
• Qualified in Speciality Neonatal accreditation
• Mentorship or training qualification
• Evidence of further study
• Introduction to teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• NLS (Newborn Life Support) assessor
• ARNI (Advanced Resuscitation of the Newborn)

Experience
Essential

• Experienced in teaching Neonatal skills within Neonatal clinical areas.
• Can evidence working within collaborative teams providing specialist care.

Desirable

• Experience working in Transitional care unit supporting education

Experience
Essential

• Post graduate accumulative experience in Neonates

Desirable

• Change management experience
• Experience of motivational team work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Penventinnie Lane, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Neonatal Unit, Natasha Goodman, natasha.goodman@nhs.net, 01872252036

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