Job summary
The Nursing Associate Ambassador role, based within the South East London Workforce Development Hub, is integral to advancing the Nursing Associate profession and supporting its integration into primary care. This role focuses on promoting the profession, supporting student and qualified Nursing Associates, and enhancing workforce capacity through innovative education and development strategies.
Main duties of the job
Act as a champion for the Nursing Associate profession across South East London, advocating for its value in primary care.
Represent the SEL WDH in events, workshops, and meetings to promote the role and its benefits, where necessary
Collaborate with employers, training providers, and other stakeholders to drive awareness and uptake of Nursing Associate roles.
Serve as a contact for Student Nursing Associates within South East London primary care, offering guidance and mentorship,
Identify gaps in workforce planning and support the development of strategies to embed Nursing Associates into primary care teams.
Provide resources, training, and support to employers to integrate Nursing Associates effectively into their workforce.
Student Nursing Associate progression advice to GPN Fundamentals programme Education and Training
Support the delivery of clinical and professional development sessions for student and qualified Nursing Associates.
Running support/practice OSCE training for Student Nursing Associates
Develop bespoke training resources and tools to enhance learning and professional growth.
Facilitate networking opportunities for Nursing Associates and students to share experiences, challenges, and solutions.
Promote adherence to the NMC Code of Practice and professional standards for Nursing Associates.
Support Nursing Associates with their professional development and revalidation processes
Champion continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
About us
South East
London Workforce Development Hub Information:
The SEL
Workforce Development Hub is the training hub for South East London working
collaboratively with the six borough hubs to provide training, education and
other support to Primary Care. We support over 200 practices and 36 PCNs.
Organisational
Values / Objectives:
SEL
Workforce Development Hubs goals are to support primary care to bethe
best place to work and the best place to learn. We work with practices and
PCNs to develop new ways of working to support their priorities, their staffs
priorities, and their patients priorities.
SEL WDH
aims to make primary care a better place to work by working collaboratively
with partner organisations across the health and social care economy to ensure
that we strengthen the following six priority areas:
Access
Morale
Business
Management
Long
Term Condition Management
Contract
Support
Training
& Education
South
East London is a diverse place to live and we believe that for primary care to
truly represent our population then we need a
workplace culture that truly reflects this. We particularly encourage
applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the SEL
WDH workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic
backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Associate Ambassador -South East London Workforce Development Hub
The Nursing Associate Ambassador role, based within the South East London Workforce Development Hub, is integral to advancing the Nursing Associate profession and supporting its integration into primary care. This role focuses on promoting the profession, supporting student and qualified Nursing Associates, and enhancing workforce capacity through innovative education and development strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy and Promotion
Act as a champion for the Nursing Associate profession across South East London, advocating for its value in primary care.
Represent the South East London Workforce Development Hub in events, workshops, and meetings to promote the role and its benefits, where necessary
Collaborate with employers, training providers, and other stakeholders to drive awareness and uptake of Nursing Associate roles.
Student Nursing Associate Support
Serve as a contact for Student Nursing Associates within South East London primary care, offering guidance and mentorship,
Support the planning and coordination of high-quality placements in primary care,
Facilitate feedback sessions and action plans to address placement challenges and enhance the student experience.
Workforce Development
Identify gaps in workforce planning and support the development of strategies to embed Nursing Associates into primary care teams.
Provide resources, training, and support to employers to integrate Nursing Associates effectively into their workforce.
Student Nursing Associate progression advice to GPN Fundamentals programme
Education and Training
Support the delivery of clinical and professional development sessions for student and qualified Nursing Associates.
Running support/practice OSCE training for Student Nursing Associates
Develop bespoke training resources and tools to enhance learning and professional growth.
Collaboration and Networking
Build and maintain strong relationships with primary care employers, universities, and education providers.
Facilitate networking opportunities for Nursing Associates and students to share experiences, challenges, and solutions.
Represent the South East London Workforce Development Hub at regional and national forums focused on workforce development.
Professional Standards and Support
Promote adherence to the NMC Code of Practice and professional standards for Nursing Associates.
Support Nursing Associates with their professional development and revalidation processes.
Champion continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC working within South East London primary care
Deep understanding of the Nursing Associate role and its scope of practice in primary care.
Strong organizational and coordination skills,
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a passion for mentoring and inspiring others.
Experience in education, training, or workforce development is desirable.
Knowledge of the primary care landscape and multidisciplinary teamworking within South East London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Associate Ambassador -South East London Workforce Development Hub
The Nursing Associate Ambassador role, based within the South East London Workforce Development Hub, is integral to advancing the Nursing Associate profession and supporting its integration into primary care. This role focuses on promoting the profession, supporting student and qualified Nursing Associates, and enhancing workforce capacity through innovative education and development strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy and Promotion
Act as a champion for the Nursing Associate profession across South East London, advocating for its value in primary care.
Represent the South East London Workforce Development Hub in events, workshops, and meetings to promote the role and its benefits, where necessary
Collaborate with employers, training providers, and other stakeholders to drive awareness and uptake of Nursing Associate roles.
Student Nursing Associate Support
Serve as a contact for Student Nursing Associates within South East London primary care, offering guidance and mentorship,
Support the planning and coordination of high-quality placements in primary care,
Facilitate feedback sessions and action plans to address placement challenges and enhance the student experience.
Workforce Development
Identify gaps in workforce planning and support the development of strategies to embed Nursing Associates into primary care teams.
Provide resources, training, and support to employers to integrate Nursing Associates effectively into their workforce.
Student Nursing Associate progression advice to GPN Fundamentals programme
Education and Training
Support the delivery of clinical and professional development sessions for student and qualified Nursing Associates.
Running support/practice OSCE training for Student Nursing Associates
Develop bespoke training resources and tools to enhance learning and professional growth.
Collaboration and Networking
Build and maintain strong relationships with primary care employers, universities, and education providers.
Facilitate networking opportunities for Nursing Associates and students to share experiences, challenges, and solutions.
Represent the South East London Workforce Development Hub at regional and national forums focused on workforce development.
Professional Standards and Support
Promote adherence to the NMC Code of Practice and professional standards for Nursing Associates.
Support Nursing Associates with their professional development and revalidation processes.
Champion continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC working within South East London primary care
Deep understanding of the Nursing Associate role and its scope of practice in primary care.
Strong organizational and coordination skills,
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a passion for mentoring and inspiring others.
Experience in education, training, or workforce development is desirable.
Knowledge of the primary care landscape and multidisciplinary teamworking within South East London.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC working within South East London primary care
Desirable
- Good communication skills
- IT and Keyboard Skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines
- Ability to deal with confidential information
- Problem solving approach
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC working within South East London primary care
- Deep understanding of the Nursing Associate role and its scope of practice in primary care.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills,
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a passion for mentoring and inspiring others.
- Experience in education, training, or workforce development is desirable.
- Knowledge of the primary care landscape and multidisciplinary teamworking within South East London.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC working within South East London primary care
Desirable
- Good communication skills
- IT and Keyboard Skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines
- Ability to deal with confidential information
- Problem solving approach
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC working within South East London primary care
- Deep understanding of the Nursing Associate role and its scope of practice in primary care.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills,
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a passion for mentoring and inspiring others.
- Experience in education, training, or workforce development is desirable.
- Knowledge of the primary care landscape and multidisciplinary teamworking within South East London.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
