Senior Clinical Educator - Neonates

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The Senior Clinical Educator – Neonates will support the development of neonatal nurses and multidisciplinary staff across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The role typically requires current professional registration, substantial neonatal clinical experience, relevant teaching or education qualifications, and evidence of continuing professional development. The successful candidate will design and deliver training, assess competence, support new and existing staff, contribute to practice improvement, and promote safe, evidence-based neonatal care. Strong communication, leadership, organisation, coaching and presentation skills are expected. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively across neonatal services, influence clinical practice, maintain accurate records and respond flexibly to changing service needs.

About the employer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected NHS organisations in the United Kingdom. It provides a broad range of specialist and general hospital services to patients across Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond. The Trust operates major hospitals including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute. It is a teaching organisation closely linked with the University of Leeds and supports education, research and innovation alongside patient care. The Trust employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and offers opportunities in clinical practice, education, leadership and specialist services. Its neonatal services care for premature and seriously ill newborns, supported by experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals. Employees generally receive NHS benefits, including pension access, annual leave, professional development and structured pay progression.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, education, technology, finance and public services, with particularly large employment markets in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Bristol. British culture is diverse and generally values politeness, punctuality, privacy and clear communication. Daily life ranges from busy urban centres to quieter rural communities, with extensive public transport, historic towns and varied landscapes. Living costs can be high, especially in London and southeast England; Leeds is usually more affordable while still offering excellent amenities. Overseas healthcare professionals normally need the appropriate professional registration, such as NMC registration for nurses, and a visa. The Skilled Worker visa is commonly used where an employer is an approved sponsor. Applicants should check salary thresholds, sponsorship availability, English-language requirements, healthcare surcharges and qualification recognition before relocating.