University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Practice Education Facilitator - OSCE

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our dynamic International Educated Nurse Workforce Development and Education Team.

If you feel you should be considered for this exciting opportunity please apply!

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder would be primarily responsible for delivery of the OSCE programme and is expected to work closely with international educated nurse workforce development and education lead, resourcing and education colleagues within divisions and across the Trust.
  • Work collaboratively with ward, hospital, and Trust personnel to ensure IENs meet their training requirements e.g., OSCE and NMC Registration in a safe and timely fashion.
  • To support in organising and delivering OSCE skills programmes for the IENs to ensure that they have the skills and competence to successfully deliver safe patient care when working in a clinical environment.
  • Be an IEN champion, providing support to the recruiting manager and wider ward staff in integration of the international nurse workforce into their local area/department and the wider Trust.
  • Actively participate in introducing and supporting development of evidence-based practice with the IEN workforce within the trust.
  • Act as a role model to raise understanding, maintain standards of professionalism and contribute to the development of nursing practice in the IEN workforce across the trust.
  • Support the development, delivery, and evaluation of IEN programmes to meet clinical demand within the trust.
  • Where required, support IEN registered and non-registered nurses in the development of their clinical skills and professionalism.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-TS-6605-DY

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full detailed responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full detailed responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3yrs clinical teaching/support experience
  • Possess an expert level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice where there were opportunities to educate (E)
  • In-depth understanding of OSCE and exam preparation training (E)
  • Current involvement in clinical practice development (E)
  • Knowledge and understanding of the divisions and trust (E)
  • Knowledge and understanding of divisional and trust wide nursing developments (E)
  • Knowledge of current issues within nurse education and the ability to relate these to education (E)

Desirable

  • Classroom/formal lecturing experience (D)
  • Recent team and change management experience (D)
  • Research and audit experience (D)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills (E)
  • Good problem solving abilities (E)
  • Assertive and proactive. Good work ethic and excellent role model (E)
  • Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead and manage change (E)
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills (E)
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others. Good time and people management skills (E)
  • Flexibility in working practices (unsociable hours, weekend work, across sites) (E)
  • Self-motivated, ability to motivate others (E)
  • Ability to work independently without supervision (E)
  • Computer literate/IT skills (E)
  • Good report writing skills (E)

Desirable

  • Research and audit experience (D)
  • Good project management and development skills (D)
  • Ability to use a variety of IT software packages (D)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or successful completion of degree level module(s) (E)
  • Current NMC registration (E)

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Teaching Qualification or certificate/study related to education/training (D)
  • Assessing and mentoring qualification (D)
  • Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualification - or willing to work towards completion within initial 1-2 years of appointment (D)
  • Leadership and management development qualification (D)

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to build effective relationships with people (E)
  • Inclusive of all staff and trainees (E)
  • Empathy for what an IEN needs are pastorally and responsive to those demands (E)
  • Flexible and adaptive to change and the demands of IENs and wards (E)
  • Able to demonstrate motivation and willingness to undertake appropriate training (E)
  • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision and manage own workload effectively (E)
  • Committed to providing high quality patient care (E)
  • Attention to detail - understanding the need for accuracy and confidentiality (E)
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting (E)
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3yrs clinical teaching/support experience
  • Possess an expert level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice where there were opportunities to educate (E)
  • In-depth understanding of OSCE and exam preparation training (E)
  • Current involvement in clinical practice development (E)
  • Knowledge and understanding of the divisions and trust (E)
  • Knowledge and understanding of divisional and trust wide nursing developments (E)
  • Knowledge of current issues within nurse education and the ability to relate these to education (E)

Desirable

  • Classroom/formal lecturing experience (D)
  • Recent team and change management experience (D)
  • Research and audit experience (D)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills (E)
  • Good problem solving abilities (E)
  • Assertive and proactive. Good work ethic and excellent role model (E)
  • Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead and manage change (E)
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills (E)
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others. Good time and people management skills (E)
  • Flexibility in working practices (unsociable hours, weekend work, across sites) (E)
  • Self-motivated, ability to motivate others (E)
  • Ability to work independently without supervision (E)
  • Computer literate/IT skills (E)
  • Good report writing skills (E)

Desirable

  • Research and audit experience (D)
  • Good project management and development skills (D)
  • Ability to use a variety of IT software packages (D)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or successful completion of degree level module(s) (E)
  • Current NMC registration (E)

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Teaching Qualification or certificate/study related to education/training (D)
  • Assessing and mentoring qualification (D)
  • Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualification - or willing to work towards completion within initial 1-2 years of appointment (D)
  • Leadership and management development qualification (D)

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to build effective relationships with people (E)
  • Inclusive of all staff and trainees (E)
  • Empathy for what an IEN needs are pastorally and responsive to those demands (E)
  • Flexible and adaptive to change and the demands of IENs and wards (E)
  • Able to demonstrate motivation and willingness to undertake appropriate training (E)
  • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision and manage own workload effectively (E)
  • Committed to providing high quality patient care (E)
  • Attention to detail - understanding the need for accuracy and confidentiality (E)
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting (E)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

IEN Workforce Development and Education Lead

Melody Potdar

melody.potdar@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-TS-6605-DY

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


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