Job summary
If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, well organized and have excellent communication skills and would like to join our dynamic and highly skilled Professional Development Team within the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, then we would welcome an application from you.
Opportunity has arisen for an individual who has up to date clinical experience to move into a role of staff development. To ensure that all pre-registration non-medical healthcare students experience a high quality practice/learning environment through the Trust.
1 x 30 hour Post available.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the professional development leads the post holder will facilitate the training and support of pre-registration students while on placement within the Trust
The post holder will contribute to the provision and support of Assessors and Supervisors and participate in the quality assurance processes both autonomously and as part of a team working in partnership across the HEIs.
The post holder will develop and facilitate educational opportunities for pre-registration students in line with the HEI curriculum.
In conjunction with the Professional Development Lead and Professional Development Nurse for Post-Registration the post holder will facilitate and support the transition programme for the students approaching graduation.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven extensive experience working within the clinical setting encompassing current specialist knowledge across a range of complex clinical skills/procedures.
- In depth knowledge of all educational policies and procedures pertinent to student nurses.
- Experience of teaching in both formal and informal settings.
- Able to produce complex written and verbal reports.
Desirable
- Trained Clinical Supervisor.
- Completion of a leadership development programme.
- Experience of curriculum development in line with education policy and assessment systems.
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner educated to degree level
Desirable
- Completed the mentorship/assessors programme
- Evidence of post graduate study in education
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Displays commitment to the education in practice.
- Able to facilitate the development of clinical learning opportunities and programme for Student Nurses/AHP's.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Evidence of educational programme development.
- Effective leadership skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to manage competing pressures and prioritise workload effectively.
- Able to communicate effectively with candidates, health care staff and external agencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shows interest in teaching others.
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model.
- Has up-to-date knowledge of current issues and changes within the NHS which affect student Nurses/AHP's
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven extensive experience working within the clinical setting encompassing current specialist knowledge across a range of complex clinical skills/procedures.
- In depth knowledge of all educational policies and procedures pertinent to student nurses.
- Experience of teaching in both formal and informal settings.
- Able to produce complex written and verbal reports.
Desirable
- Trained Clinical Supervisor.
- Completion of a leadership development programme.
- Experience of curriculum development in line with education policy and assessment systems.
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner educated to degree level
Desirable
- Completed the mentorship/assessors programme
- Evidence of post graduate study in education
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Displays commitment to the education in practice.
- Able to facilitate the development of clinical learning opportunities and programme for Student Nurses/AHP's.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Evidence of educational programme development.
- Effective leadership skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to manage competing pressures and prioritise workload effectively.
- Able to communicate effectively with candidates, health care staff and external agencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shows interest in teaching others.
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model.
- Has up-to-date knowledge of current issues and changes within the NHS which affect student Nurses/AHP's
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).
