Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Practice Educator within the International Recruitment Team has become available. We are looking for a motivated and committed individual with a keen interest in teaching and the enthusiasm for the development of others.
This role is fundamental to the delivery and administration of the OSCE training programme as part of the international recruitment workstream.
The role will assist the Internationally Educated recruits both professionally and pastorally, ensuring that candidates are fit for practice to progress towards achieving the NMC registration and work as competent nurses.
We are looking for someone with leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
You will take the lead on the planning, management, and delivery of the Nursing OSCE Training Programme.
You will be responsible for the delivery of both classroom and clinically based theory and simulated clinical skills OSCE training sessions.
Working collaboratively with the new international nurses in their clinical areas to support their practice as well as providing support to ward/department managers in all aspects of education, capability, and performance.
You will act as a role model, demonstrating best practice in nursing care and advising on/maintaining good clinical practice.
You will act as a key contact for the newly recruited nurses and will also offer pastoral care; signposting to other sources of support as required.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information.
Please contact Karen Atkinson at karen.atkinson3@nhs.net or Tel: 07796447571 for an informal discussion regarding the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information.
Please contact Karen Atkinson at karen.atkinson3@nhs.net or Tel: 07796447571 for an informal discussion regarding the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC`
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment
- Mentoring students on practice placement experience
- Providing clinical supervision
- Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Skills
Essential
- Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team
- Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently.
- oSelf-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC`
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment
- Mentoring students on practice placement experience
- Providing clinical supervision
- Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Skills
Essential
- Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team
- Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently.
- oSelf-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
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).
