Job summary
The Legacy Nurse/AHP Practice Assessor role
will be an experienced RMN nurse and allied health professional (AHP) in the
later stages of their career. They will be providing indirect assessments of
practice for Students currently undertaking Nurse and Allied Health
Professional training programmes on placement with Devon Partnership Trust. They will be imparting their knowledge,
skills and experience and supporting them in the early stages of their career,
together with supporting more experienced nurses and occupational therapist in
a range of ways. They will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be
passionate about the profession and be able to provide pastoral support to
others. We can all reflect on the
importance of role models in our own careers and this is an opportunity to have
that kind of influence on the incoming generation as they set out on a career
in health and care.
Main duties of the job
This role will be key in supporting nurses and Allied
Health Professionals in training and establish a positive work life balance to
promote their wellbeing and job satisfaction. Legacy Practice Assessors will
need to be confident in building relationships and collaborating with
others. They will be providing coaching
and mentoring and will be given any necessary training to develop or enhance these
skills.
Legacy Nurse/AHP Practice Assessors may work across
a range of specialisms or environments across the health and social care
spectrum using coaching and mentoring models. They will support practice placements for learners, and
liaise with other practice education support staff to ensure consistency of
support across the settings.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse Professional or Allied health professional qualification with current registration and without restriction.
- Educated to degree level, plus post graduate diploma or equivalent in a specific field, experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Completed or willing to complete training as Practice supervisor and Practice assessor/Practice educator
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Desirable
- Coaching experience
- Coaching qualification e.g. ILM Level 5 or 7
- Mental Health first aid training
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
- Demonstrates the values and role models for others
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Knowledge
Essential
- Essential
- Demonstrate developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- Understanding of career progression pathways
Communication & working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Coaching skills
- Mentoring skills
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective planning and managing multiple work streams
- Skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Professional calm and efficient manner
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Effective at planning own workload and prioritising to achieve targets.
- Skills for managing multiple work streams ensuring they meet financial targets.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Keyboard skills, use of presentation, projection/multi-media equipment and e-learning resources
- Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to travel to places of work that may not be accessible by public transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse Professional or Allied health professional qualification with current registration and without restriction.
- Educated to degree level, plus post graduate diploma or equivalent in a specific field, experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Completed or willing to complete training as Practice supervisor and Practice assessor/Practice educator
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Desirable
- Coaching experience
- Coaching qualification e.g. ILM Level 5 or 7
- Mental Health first aid training
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
- Demonstrates the values and role models for others
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Knowledge
Essential
- Essential
- Demonstrate developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- Understanding of career progression pathways
Communication & working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Coaching skills
- Mentoring skills
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective planning and managing multiple work streams
- Skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Professional calm and efficient manner
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Effective at planning own workload and prioritising to achieve targets.
- Skills for managing multiple work streams ensuring they meet financial targets.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Essential
- Keyboard skills, use of presentation, projection/multi-media equipment and e-learning resources
- Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to travel to places of work that may not be accessible by public transport
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
