Job summary
Do
you want to contribute to supporting the next generation of nurses and
midwives in the U.K?
Are
you a good communicator? Do you have an interest in role playing scenarios?
The
Leeds NMC Competence Test Centre is looking for dynamic and self-motivated
individuals to join the team as an Actor of a Standardised Patient.
Leeds
has a long history of supporting and training international nurses and
midwives wishing to practice in the UK. In 2022 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Trust launched an NMC Examination Centre in the heart of the city, providing
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)
You
will be responsible for portraying a simulated patient or family member in
OSCE scenarios. You will be responsible for portraying specific emotions,
behaviours and disease symptoms while interacting consistently and accurately
with candidates. You will be a team player with a focused and innovative
approach to problem-solving whilst not compromising quality and consistency
and be able to provide a smooth service ensuring that each candidates exam is
standardised.
If
you have attention to detail, enjoy interacting with people and have the
skills to support this vital service, then this is the job for you.
We
run a 7-day service and can offer full time & flexible part time
opportunities.
The
ideal candidate will have experience of standardised patient acting or will
have a clinical background.
Main duties of the job
The
standardised patient is responsible for portraying a simulated patient or
family member in Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) scenarios in a
clinical and non-clinical setting. They will be responsible for portraying
specific emotions, behaviours and disease symptoms while interacting
consistently and accurately with candidates.
You
will adapt with ease to changes made to character/role profiles, switch
roles/characters swiftly and decisively, be flexible to allow variations in
candidate behaviour and contribute to discussions around improvement and
review of the simulator resources.
You
will also support the Examiner and Technician to ensure the examination
environment is conducive to testing, including adhering to all health and
safety requirements.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest
NHS acute health providers in Europe and is a regional and national centre
for specialist treatment.
LTHT
is one of five national competence test centres. All nurses recruited from
overseas, or nurses that have taken significant time away from their nursing
career, must complete an Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as
part of their Test of Competence before they can be registered to practice
in the UK.
The
Test of Competence is a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirement and
enables professionals to demonstrate to assessors that they have the skills
and knowledge to care for people safely and effectively.
We
will be working with the NMC to support the NHS, private and third sector
organisations in expanding the nursing workforce in the UK.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
The
standardised patient is responsible for portraying a simulated patient or
family member in Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) scenarios in a
clinical and non-clinical setting. They will be responsible for portraying
specific emotions, behaviours and disease symptoms while interacting
consistently and accurately with candidates.
Specific
Duties/Responsibilities:
Understand the content of the
examination and intended outcomes to assist in the simulated role,
acknowledging the importance to perform standardised and reliable
simulations.
Memorise and rehearse the
standardised patient scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviours, and
disease signs/symptoms for presentation during a scenario in the OSCEs,
whilst remaining in a specific patient character as trained when responding
to the candidates questions.
Adapt with ease to changes made to
character/role profiles, switch roles/characters swiftly and decisively, be
flexible to allow variations in candidate behaviour and contribute to
discussions around improvement and review of the simulator resources.
Support the Examiner and Technician
to ensure the examination environment is conducive to testing, including
adhering to all health and safety requirements.
Ensure commitment, upholding the
high standards of the Competence Test Centre, treat all candidates equally,
undertake to learn roles accurately, and spend sufficient time rehearsing and
be reliable and punctual.
Support the Examiners with the flow
of candidates. Escorting them to/from the test centre. Supporting the
administrative and housekeeping teams as required.
Applicants
will have the candidate experience in the test centre in the forefront of
their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
The
standardised patient is responsible for portraying a simulated patient or
family member in Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) scenarios in a
clinical and non-clinical setting. They will be responsible for portraying
specific emotions, behaviours and disease symptoms while interacting
consistently and accurately with candidates.
Specific
Duties/Responsibilities:
Understand the content of the
examination and intended outcomes to assist in the simulated role,
acknowledging the importance to perform standardised and reliable
simulations.
Memorise and rehearse the
standardised patient scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviours, and
disease signs/symptoms for presentation during a scenario in the OSCEs,
whilst remaining in a specific patient character as trained when responding
to the candidates questions.
Adapt with ease to changes made to
character/role profiles, switch roles/characters swiftly and decisively, be
flexible to allow variations in candidate behaviour and contribute to
discussions around improvement and review of the simulator resources.
Support the Examiner and Technician
to ensure the examination environment is conducive to testing, including
adhering to all health and safety requirements.
Ensure commitment, upholding the
high standards of the Competence Test Centre, treat all candidates equally,
undertake to learn roles accurately, and spend sufficient time rehearsing and
be reliable and punctual.
Support the Examiners with the flow
of candidates. Escorting them to/from the test centre. Supporting the
administrative and housekeeping teams as required.
Applicants
will have the candidate experience in the test centre in the forefront of
their role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in English (GCSE or equivalent)
Desirable
- Qualification in Drama or related subject or significant relevant experience
- Undertaken recent personal development activities
- A care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Work in a customer facing organisation or working in a health care institution
Desirable
- Experience of working as an actor
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience of being a patient
- Experience of using IT and communication systems (MS Teams, Excel, Email)
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the OSCE process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in English (GCSE or equivalent)
Desirable
- Qualification in Drama or related subject or significant relevant experience
- Undertaken recent personal development activities
- A care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Work in a customer facing organisation or working in a health care institution
Desirable
- Experience of working as an actor
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience of being a patient
- Experience of using IT and communication systems (MS Teams, Excel, Email)
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the OSCE process
