Practice Trainer - Overseas Nurses

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to support our International Nurse Recruitment project as a Practice Trainer for International Nurses across The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and Salford)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient high performing individual to join our education team. You must be a registered nurse with a teaching/mentorship qualification and have a supporting portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your achievements in education. You must have experience of teaching and assessing clinical skills competencies within the clinical setting. There is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible in their working hours to suit the needs of the service and must be able to work across our four Care Organisations (four hospital sites - when required).

The international training programme is an essential resource, that trains pre NMC registered nurses from all over the world, in preparation for their OSCE and becoming registered staff within the NCA.

The international training team is part of the wider clinical skills team, which is responsible for delivering clinical training to the Trust's workforce across all four care organisations.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting a Practice Trainer to support the delivery of clinical training to international nurses joining our organisation. For a period of 6 months as either a secondment or fixed term contract.

The post holder will provide education and training to learners. This will include the delivery of education and training programmes which incorporate mandatory training, clinical skills and enhanced skills development across the Trust.

In particular they will design, prepare, deliver and evaluate the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) training to overseas nurses, ensuring a co-ordinated and standardised approach. They will also work closely with the pastoral care team for international nurses.

This will be an opportunity for self -development in leading change and team management. You will be expected to work in collaboration with ward/unit managers/practice educators and clinical teams and maintain a good working partnership. You must be committed to a high standard of patient care and safety. You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham.

The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team.

We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-NM540-23

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact InternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact InternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
  • Educated to degree level

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake masters level study

Experience

Essential

  • Two years clinical experience
  • Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare learners in practice

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multidisaplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
  • Educated to degree level

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake masters level study

Experience

Essential

  • Two years clinical experience
  • Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare learners in practice

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multidisaplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

L&OD Manager - Simulation & Clinical Skills

Toby Garrity

toby.garrity@nca.nhs.uk

01616561133

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-NM540-23

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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