Job summary
Working as part of the Practice Learning Team, you will be part of a team supporting the next generation of nurses, providing support to our Nurse students, Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices (RNDAs) and Training Nurse Associate (TNAs) apprentices who offer robust practice learning opportunities to around 600 students Trustwide.
The Practice Learning Team consists of a Pre and Post Graduate Clinical Professional Development Lead, Practice Learning Tutors, Clinical Educators, Practice Learning Co-ordinators and Practice Learning support.
Main duties of the job
We offer a flexible working policy which incorporates working across Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS trust sites, and home working. You will have a base at Duncan Macmillan House or Rampton Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our future nursing workforce as a Clinical Educator, supporting Nurse students, RNDAs and TNA apprentices across Nottinghamshire. You will also work closely with other local health and social care organisations and Higher education institutes across Nottinghamshire,
We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient high-performing individual to join our Practice Learning team, with an understanding of the drivers behind this opportunity.
You must be a Registered Nurse, with a teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience, and have a supporting portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your achievements in education. You must have experience of teaching and assessing clinical skills and competencies within the clinical environment.
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?
Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of acontinuingnew role, which will shape the future of our nursing workforce. The opportunity promises to be both interesting and challenging, and you will be pivotal in supporting the Trainee Nursing Associates, and clinicians during their transition to a new role. This is an ideal opportunity to use your experience, knowledge, and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of acontinuingnew role, which will shape the future of our nursing workforce. The opportunity promises to be both interesting and challenging, and you will be pivotal in supporting the Trainee Nursing Associates, and clinicians during their transition to a new role. This is an ideal opportunity to use your experience, knowledge, and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Mentor / Assessor qualification or must be working towards a qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Diploma level in Nursing or health-related subject
Desirable
- Project management qualification/training
Training
Essential
- Completion of all competency packages or equivalent packages/resources
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
Desirable
- Practice teacher (NMC Standards)
- Leadership & Management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specific clinical interventions; falls, diabetes management, epilepsy, catheterisation, immunisations and vaccines
- Demonstrated experience of teaching one to one and in small groups
- Formal teaching to a large nursing group
- Evidence of supporting change management within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Facilitation of interprofessional learning
- Evidence of additional responsibilities / interests e.g. link nurse and associated project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Trainee Nursing Associate National/Local Agenda
- Knowledge of a range of teaching and learning styles
Desirable
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
- Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate projects and appropriate support mechanisms
- Ability to travel around Nottinghamshire to support Trainees in clinical practice
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Mentor / Assessor qualification or must be working towards a qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Diploma level in Nursing or health-related subject
Desirable
- Project management qualification/training
Training
Essential
- Completion of all competency packages or equivalent packages/resources
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
Desirable
- Practice teacher (NMC Standards)
- Leadership & Management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specific clinical interventions; falls, diabetes management, epilepsy, catheterisation, immunisations and vaccines
- Demonstrated experience of teaching one to one and in small groups
- Formal teaching to a large nursing group
- Evidence of supporting change management within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Facilitation of interprofessional learning
- Evidence of additional responsibilities / interests e.g. link nurse and associated project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Trainee Nursing Associate National/Local Agenda
- Knowledge of a range of teaching and learning styles
Desirable
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
- Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate projects and appropriate support mechanisms
- Ability to travel around Nottinghamshire to support Trainees in clinical practice
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
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).
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.
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).
