Neonatal Clinical Skills Facilitator
Closing date: 11 August 2026

Job summary
Are you passionate about Neonatal Education and the provision of safe, gold standard care? Are you a skilled registered Neonatal Nurse with excellent interpersonal skills? Would you like to join a progressive service that will support your professional progression?

If you answered yes we have the perfect role for you!
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Neonatal Clinical skills facilitator who will work across both Maternity and Neonatal environments.
The post holder will work strategically and operationally to promote the teaching, training and ongoing development of staff providing Neonatal care ensuring patient safety, evidence based practice, staff experience and service user experience is an active ongoing process within the teams.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with Neonatal Matron, Ward managers and Neonatal and Maternity Education teams to create a robust staff development , recruitment and retention strategy.
Please see job description for further details.

Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
1. The post holder will be responsible for providing support, educational input and development opportunities for all registered and unregistered staff involved in Neonatal care, ensuring staff are encouraged to achieve their full potential and clinical effectiveness.
2. This experienced practitioner will facilitate Neonatal education in any clinical area providing Neonatal Care to support staff, ensuring the development and maintenance of a learning environment where both education and lifelong learning are integral to clinical practice.
3. They will act as an expert practitioner/role model to support staff within to develop and maintain clinical practice knowledge and skills.
4. They will link with the South west Neonatal network education group to assist in developing, co-ordinating, evaluating and implementing education programmes to be utilised within the clinical setting
5. They will enhance the quality of the learning experience and positively contribute to the development of the workforce, in line with local and national directives.
6. The post holder will support the clinical teams in meeting standards as identified by the Care Quality Commission, British Association of Perinatal medicine, NICE guidance and other professional/regulatory bodies.

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle, West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance. As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services. Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year. We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year, Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 156-8151783
Job locations: RCHT, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job description
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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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.
• Post graduate accumulative experience in Neonates

Desirable

• Experience working in Transitional care unit supporting education
• 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: RCHT, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
Education and Development Lead
Natasha Goodman
natasha.goodman@nhs.net
01872252036