Job summary
The PDN for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) is an enthusiastic, motivated individual that will support the OSCE programme and facilitate an easy transition for IENs to transition into clinical practice
The post holder has strong clinical experience, hold highly developed clinical skills and have a minimum of either practice assessor or preceptor experience in supporting and educating learners in practice both across acute and community sites.
Main duties of the job
The PDN is a visible role model, approachable with excellent communication skills.
The post requires close working with the OSCE Lead and senior PDN in the development and delivery of our high quality programme.
It will also require the post holder to work autonomously, as required, preparing, developing and delivering OSCE training content at our OSCE Simulation hub.
Further responsibilities will involve booking candidates onto their OSCE examination with test centres, ensuring all parties are kept updated and this is communicated well within teams.
The role also involves providing pastoral support to our International colleagues helping them to transition in their new role and in developing confidence in their practice.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate high standards of personal and professional behaviour acting as a visible role model for IENs and others.
- Hold a high level of knowledge of the internationally educated nurse pathway and NMC Test of Competence.
- Possess and deploy excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills in everyday practice.
- Work Collaboratively. facilitate the implementation of the Trust adult nurse OSCE programme under the supervision of the Senior OSCE Trainer and OSCE Lead.
- Support the learning of IENs during the OSCE programme and utilise different teaching methods to enhance the experience of IENs in preparation for their OSCE exam.
- Create and deliver OSCE Training materials to enhance teaching. This will include both theory and practical demonstrations of clinical skills, professional values and evidence-based practice.
- Supervise, assess and provide feedback and personal action plans as per OSCE candidate requirements.
- Evaluate OSCE programme content and embed improvements to the programme articulating the rationale behind decisions made.
- Prepare and manage OSCE suite and resources effectively; including setting up, maintenance of equipment, keeping a record of disposables and support the ordering of new supplies.
- Provide pastoral care for IENs during the OSCE programme and after ensuring the wellbeing of all candidates.
- Booking candidates onto their OSCE exam with test centres, ensuring all parties are kept updated and this is communicated well within teams.
- Liaise with internal and external teams, departments, or organisations to facilitate effective running of OSCE programme.
- Support the transition of IENs into the clinical areas whilst awaiting registration or when working as a newly registered practitioner.
- Have a strong sense of wanting to further their own development by taking on practice educator or professional nurse advocacy university-based courses to improve self and OSCE programme.
- Support the Senior OSCE Trainer in the collection, collation and analysis of any data that is beneficial to collect for this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate high standards of personal and professional behaviour acting as a visible role model for IENs and others.
- Hold a high level of knowledge of the internationally educated nurse pathway and NMC Test of Competence.
- Possess and deploy excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills in everyday practice.
- Work Collaboratively. facilitate the implementation of the Trust adult nurse OSCE programme under the supervision of the Senior OSCE Trainer and OSCE Lead.
- Support the learning of IENs during the OSCE programme and utilise different teaching methods to enhance the experience of IENs in preparation for their OSCE exam.
- Create and deliver OSCE Training materials to enhance teaching. This will include both theory and practical demonstrations of clinical skills, professional values and evidence-based practice.
- Supervise, assess and provide feedback and personal action plans as per OSCE candidate requirements.
- Evaluate OSCE programme content and embed improvements to the programme articulating the rationale behind decisions made.
- Prepare and manage OSCE suite and resources effectively; including setting up, maintenance of equipment, keeping a record of disposables and support the ordering of new supplies.
- Provide pastoral care for IENs during the OSCE programme and after ensuring the wellbeing of all candidates.
- Booking candidates onto their OSCE exam with test centres, ensuring all parties are kept updated and this is communicated well within teams.
- Liaise with internal and external teams, departments, or organisations to facilitate effective running of OSCE programme.
- Support the transition of IENs into the clinical areas whilst awaiting registration or when working as a newly registered practitioner.
- Have a strong sense of wanting to further their own development by taking on practice educator or professional nurse advocacy university-based courses to improve self and OSCE programme.
- Support the Senior OSCE Trainer in the collection, collation and analysis of any data that is beneficial to collect for this service.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- Practice Assessor or Preceptor Experience
Desirable
- Practice Educator Course
- Professional Nurse Advocacy Course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Act as a role model and lead by example, demonstrating Trust values both internally and externally.
- Highly developed computer literacy skills
- Able to escalate effectively and appropriately concerns
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working at a senior band 5 position or above
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Able to contribute to the development of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of practice educator role
- Experience of leading or managing teams
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- Practice Assessor or Preceptor Experience
Desirable
- Practice Educator Course
- Professional Nurse Advocacy Course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Act as a role model and lead by example, demonstrating Trust values both internally and externally.
- Highly developed computer literacy skills
- Able to escalate effectively and appropriately concerns
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working at a senior band 5 position or above
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Able to contribute to the development of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of practice educator role
- Experience of leading or managing teams
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).
