Sirona care & health CIC

International Workforce Lead

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity to develop and build on your leadership skills - as International Workforce Lead within the Workforce Education & Development Team at Sirona CIC, the provider of innovative high-quality specialist community health and social care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We are seeking an inspired and motivated Nurse or AHP to lead on the delivery of the education and quality portfolio for international recruitment.

This includes providing strong leadership for the delivery of education programmes, advising on international recruitment and immigration, leading on recruitment campaigns with our recruitment partners and overseeing the pastoral care of international nurses across the organisation.

We are looking someone who has a calming influence and the ability to make rational decisions in the face of adversity. With significant experience in recruitment and workforce development and a strong and engaging style in communication, you will carry a natural flair in leadership, dedicated and passionate to patient care with vast experience of successfully managing the implementation of change in a large and complex organisation.

Strong analytical thinking with the ability to consider the wider picture will also be key and integral to your success, alongside possession of exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.

Main duties of the job

This is an invaluable opportunity to take your Nursing/AHP career to the next level; working collaboratively with your team and senior colleagues and the chance to really develop your own skills in the role.

We would welcome applications from those with lived experience as an international recruit and internal/external secondments would be welcome.

The post holder will lead on the design, development and delivery of an education and development framework that supports new NMC and HCPC registrants (new to UK Nursing and Allied Health models of care) to transition/adapt into their new roles, developing a cycle of continuous learning that supports continuing professional development (CPD) and progression pathways.

The post holder will act as an expert on international and domestic recruitment and best practice advising on international recruitment and immigration, leading on recruitment campaigns with our recruitment partners and overseeing the pastoral care of international Nurses and AHPs across Sirona.

The post holder will support the development of new approaches to international recruitment for Sirona and will share best practice across our Integrated Care System

The post holder will be responsible for direct line management of the International Recruitment Education team and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research, and standards of care within the service, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines, and service developments.

About us

We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.

At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.

Benefits:

We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.

Additional Information:

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-SIR3528

Job locations

Kingswood Civic Centre

High Street

Kingswood

Bristol

BS15 9TR

Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others
Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management and organisational and time management skills
Evidence of project management/service improvement skills.
Provide expert knowledge of nursing workforce, recruitment, and retention
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to present clearly to a range of audiences & disciplines.
Ability to provide and receive complex information
Ability to influence large groups of staff to deliver upon agreed objectives
Knowledge and evidence of delivering current nursing/midwifery quality indicators.
Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collection and analysis. Ability to establish credibility rapidly with wide range of staff.
Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
Teaching and Assessing Course Evidence of leadership & management development
Knowledge of professional education requirements and frameworks
Evidence of design, development, and delivery of education programmes
Knowledge of effective well-being strategies in the workplace
Knowledge of national & local nursing/midwifery/AHP agendas and national policy
IT Skills include Excel and Power point

Desirable

Experience of undertaking investigations
Evidence of project management/service improvement skills

Qualifications

Essential

First level degree or equivalent (essential)
Masters qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
Professional Registration with either NMC or HCPC

Desirable

Investigation training
Project Management/Service Improvement skills and/or Education Qualifications

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others
Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management and organisational and time management skills
Evidence of project management/service improvement skills.
Provide expert knowledge of nursing workforce, recruitment, and retention
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to present clearly to a range of audiences & disciplines.
Ability to provide and receive complex information
Ability to influence large groups of staff to deliver upon agreed objectives
Knowledge and evidence of delivering current nursing/midwifery quality indicators.
Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collection and analysis. Ability to establish credibility rapidly with wide range of staff.
Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
Teaching and Assessing Course Evidence of leadership & management development
Knowledge of professional education requirements and frameworks
Evidence of design, development, and delivery of education programmes
Knowledge of effective well-being strategies in the workplace
Knowledge of national & local nursing/midwifery/AHP agendas and national policy
IT Skills include Excel and Power point

Desirable

Experience of undertaking investigations
Evidence of project management/service improvement skills

Qualifications

Essential

First level degree or equivalent (essential)
Masters qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
Professional Registration with either NMC or HCPC

Desirable

Investigation training
Project Management/Service Improvement skills and/or Education Qualifications

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

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Kingswood Civic Centre

High Street

Kingswood

Bristol

BS15 9TR

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Kingswood Civic Centre

High Street

Kingswood

Bristol

BS15 9TR

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)