Job summary
The postholder will support the recruitment, allocation and on boarding of international nurses and midwives. They will lead on the programme of pastoral care and support required for internationally educated nurses and midwives (IEN/IEM) across the Trust. Will be responsible to coordinate training and activities designed to support and celebrate new International recruits into the clinical teams and the local community, providing clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of person-centred, safe and effective care and develop the leadership capability of others. You will support the Lead Nurse to facilitate inclusive recruitment attraction strategies and plan recruitment of diverse teams and values-based recruitment
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the development of pastoral care for international nursing and midwifery recruits from pre-arrival to the first 12 months in the organisation working with key members of the Divisions. Prepare IENs for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) by facilitating training, simulation and mock OSCEs. Liaise with Ward/Department Managers to co-ordinate the induction, training and supervision of newly appointed IENs. Lead on the welfare and wellbeing of staff in particular international nurses and midwives. Provides visible effective clinical and professional leadership, acting as a role model for all staff. Work closely with relevant teams to support the accommodation strategy for IEN/IEMs. Provide advice to clinical areas on the appropriate use of preceptorship, supervision, induction packages, competency packages and learning contracts. Work with ward/department managers to identify local induction, training and support needs.
About us
The Nursing and Education Workforce team sits within the Corporate Nursing with a diverse team of educators working collaboratively to achieve the high standards of delivery of nursing education to staff and students within the workforce at ESTH. Our team support all groups of learners and provide support for each other in everyday working life. Our team works very closely with clinical teams to ensure ongoing support and direction for teams to provide up to date policies and standards.
The Trust's mission is 'to put the patient first and deliver great care to every patient, every day'. Our priorities are to create a "one team, one trust" culture and focus on the delivery of the five objectives to ensure we provide high quality, compassionate care to all of our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will work independently and also as part of a team supporting the training and development of internationally educated nurses recruited into the UK. Please see full job description attached for more information about the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will work independently and also as part of a team supporting the training and development of internationally educated nurses recruited into the UK. Please see full job description attached for more information about the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent experience/qualification
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education/ significant experience of teaching in an acute care setting
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
- Evidence of leadership/management development
Desirable
- EDI Training
- NVQ Assessor's course
EXperience
Essential
- Experience of working with staff in a range of acute clinical settings, disciplines and levels
- Current experience of assessing clinical skills in simulation environment
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of audit/research based nursing practice
Desirable
- Delivery of nurse OSCE training programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to initiate and implement changes
- Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
- Knowledge of the current NHS Plan
- Knowledge of OSCE programmes and test of competence
- Current knowledge of the NMC initiatives to support staff development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and assess a range of clinical skills
- Awareness of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to write reports and analyse data for presentation.
- Writing policies and guidelines
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and deliver to deadlines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent experience/qualification
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education/ significant experience of teaching in an acute care setting
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
- Evidence of leadership/management development
Desirable
- EDI Training
- NVQ Assessor's course
EXperience
Essential
- Experience of working with staff in a range of acute clinical settings, disciplines and levels
- Current experience of assessing clinical skills in simulation environment
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of audit/research based nursing practice
Desirable
- Delivery of nurse OSCE training programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to initiate and implement changes
- Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
- Knowledge of the current NHS Plan
- Knowledge of OSCE programmes and test of competence
- Current knowledge of the NMC initiatives to support staff development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and assess a range of clinical skills
- Awareness of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to write reports and analyse data for presentation.
- Writing policies and guidelines
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and deliver to deadlines.
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).
