Job summary
Are you interested in returning to the Nursing profession? We have an exciting opportunity for you to come and work on a 6-month fixed term contract at band 3 as a return to practice nurse, with one of our outstanding teams within Gloucestershire Hospital Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit Nurses who have let their NMC pin lapse as a band 3 Return to Practice Nurse. We have full and part time positions available across the trust.
On completion of regaining your NMC pin you will transition to a band 5 position and will be offered the opportunity to join our University accredited preceptorship programme.
We aim to interview on 27/04/2022
Main duties of the job
We at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are offering two routes into return to practice nursing, at interview we will discuss which route is most suited for you.
- NMC approved Programme we have partnered with University of West England (UWE), which is funded by Health Education England where you can undertake the return to practice course. You will be required to attend 12 study days for the first 6 weeks of your course. You will then be supported by your team in practice to complete your practice documentation. You are also required to work a minimum of 450 hours. At the end of your course the your required to partake in OSCE (test of competence) assessment. This route is open to Midwifes, Adult and Child branch Nurses.
OSCE (Test of competence) if you are an adult nurse, we can enrol you onto our trusts OSCE prep course. Which entails 12 study days over 6 weeks. At the end of your course, you will be able to sit the OSCE examination at Oxford Brookes. This examination and training are fully funded by Health Education England. If you are a child or Midwife looking at this route, we can discuss the process at interview. Prior to starting this route, you will also be required to undertake a computer-based learning(CBT) test of competence part 1 before your agreed start date.
About us
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we cover two sites Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
At interview we will discuss where you would like to work.
As a return to practice Nurse, we want to know that you will be supported and valued when working with us.
- You will receive Trust Induction and E learning
- Mandatory Training (BLS, Manual Handling)
- Welcome Induction from our Professional Education teams Professional Education Facilitators.
- Library Induction from our wonderful Library team.
- You will have an identified Practice Assessor.
- Ongoing support from out Professional Education Team.
- Paid Study days for OSCE Prep or University Study.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise. Intermediate IT skills and experience with using electronic patient records systems is desirable. Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers. Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills and ensure actions support equality and diversity. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical discussions. Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional. Act within limits of own competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others.
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise. Intermediate IT skills and experience with using electronic patient records systems is desirable. Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers. Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills and ensure actions support equality and diversity. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical discussions. Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional. Act within limits of own competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others.
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count).
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- To have previously held an NMC PIN as a Registered Nurse
- Committed to complete the Return to Practice programme at the University of the West of England or the Test of Competency examination
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration professional development
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Aware of own limitations/level of competence/learning needs
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Experience with using electronic patient records systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- To have previously held an NMC PIN as a Registered Nurse
- Committed to complete the Return to Practice programme at the University of the West of England or the Test of Competency examination
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration professional development
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Aware of own limitations/level of competence/learning needs
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Experience with using electronic patient records systems.
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).
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).
