Job summary
Applications are invited from motivated and experienced nurses who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to work autonomously across a variety of different areas both within the hospital and the Community settings. The post holder will have a broad nursing experience and have completed or be willing to undertake master level study. They will need to be able to demonstrate a problem solving approach and be required to deal effectively with issues as well as promote and develop high quality evidence based, patient focused nursing practice.
The post holder will support the Lead nurse for practice education in directing the strategic professional and clinical development of nursing practice and innovation to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Experience in managing staff is essential as is experience in change management and facilitating audits.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist with meeting the responsibilities shared by the Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Trusts, Private and Independent sector to provide high quality practice placements to meet the requirements of students on NHS and HEFCE funded healthcare training programmes.
They will also support the Lead Nurse for Practice Education in directing the strategic professional and clinical development of nursing practice and innovation to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes, working according to the NMC and relevant professional bodies and Trust guidelines to provide, promote and develop high quality evidence based, patient focused nursing practice.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In collaboration with education providers, assist in the management of the portfolio of student placements within the Trust.
To expand practice placement opportunities as necessary across a broad range of disciplines/professional areas in conjunction with the CCG and partner educational institutions.
Work in collaboration with PPFs in other Trusts to maintain the entire portfolio of Practice Placements for NHS commissioned courses.
To contribute to ensuring the quality of existing placements by identifying areas of good practice and establishing the professional development needs of practice assessors and practice supervisors.
To provide support and guidance to practice assessors and practice supervisors and to students, particularly in relation to highlighting potential problems in placement areas.
To support and facilitate the development of clinical practice by providing clinical and nursing leadership.
Promote a culture that supports clinical audit and research across the professions of Nursing, Midwifery & Quality.
Develop and deliver educational programmes related to developing and improving practice across the organisation, to multi-professional staff groups.
To support the development of improved risk management processes relating to clinical practice across the profession.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In collaboration with education providers, assist in the management of the portfolio of student placements within the Trust.
To expand practice placement opportunities as necessary across a broad range of disciplines/professional areas in conjunction with the CCG and partner educational institutions.
Work in collaboration with PPFs in other Trusts to maintain the entire portfolio of Practice Placements for NHS commissioned courses.
To contribute to ensuring the quality of existing placements by identifying areas of good practice and establishing the professional development needs of practice assessors and practice supervisors.
To provide support and guidance to practice assessors and practice supervisors and to students, particularly in relation to highlighting potential problems in placement areas.
To support and facilitate the development of clinical practice by providing clinical and nursing leadership.
Promote a culture that supports clinical audit and research across the professions of Nursing, Midwifery & Quality.
Develop and deliver educational programmes related to developing and improving practice across the organisation, to multi-professional staff groups.
To support the development of improved risk management processes relating to clinical practice across the profession.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse with NMC live registration
- Educated to graduate level in Nursing
- Masters level study or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma in education
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth Knowledge of Student nurse curriculum
- Leadership skills, change management and the ability to lead by example
- Expert in SSSA standards and significant experience as a practice assessor
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving techniques to resolve difficult situations
Skills
Essential
- Clean, current driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse with NMC live registration
- Educated to graduate level in Nursing
- Masters level study or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma in education
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth Knowledge of Student nurse curriculum
- Leadership skills, change management and the ability to lead by example
- Expert in SSSA standards and significant experience as a practice assessor
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving techniques to resolve difficult situations
Skills
Essential
- Clean, current driving license
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).
