Job summary
FIXED TERM 12 MONTHS
Do you want a rewarding opportunity that makes the most of your experience?
Do you want to inspire the next generation of the nursing workforce?
The Legacy Nurse Mentor role should appeal to experienced registered nurses in the late stages of their career. You will be helping newly qualified nurses, nursing associates, return to practice nurses, students, and those in other clinical roles by imparting your knowledge, skills and experience through coaching and supporting them in the early stages of their career. You will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be passionate about your profession and be able to provide pastoral support to others. We can all reflect on the importance of mentors and 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.
This role will be key in supporting newly qualified colleagues to stay and stay well. You will be providing coaching and mentoring, and we are happy to provide training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.
You may work in a range of specialisms or environments across the Trust using a coaching model. In addition to mentoring newly qualified professionals, you will also support practice placements for learners, and liaise with other practice placement support staff to ensure consistency of support across the setting.
Main duties of the job
You will either have a degree or relevant experience and hold a current professional registration. In addition, you should have either have an accredited teaching qualification or experience in supporting learners in practice. We have several part-time positions available, and you will be able to work flexibly within the Trust to mentor and coach colleagues in clinical practice, and we can support you to work a variety of hours to support in clinical practice.
We are passionate about your development, and you will have opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in this role. Your role will include involvement in wider education department activities such as supporting newly qualified professionals on induction, simulation courses, preceptorship, leadership development and clinical skills teaching.
For any enquiries or for further information please contact:
Faye Alexander, Head of Education - Faye.alexander@bthft.nhs.uk 01274 366304 or Laura Gornall, Education Manager - Laura.gornall@bthft.nhs.uk or 01274 3604525
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 17.03.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Registered Nurse
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
- Good knowledge of supervision and assessment, preceptorship, clinical supervision and education and development of practice
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience
- Demonstrate personal and professional development
- Experience in teaching theory and practical skills; and in assessment
- Evidence of experience of teaching and supporting health care workers
Desirable
- Coaching experience and/or mental health first aid training
Skills
Essential
- Be supportive and encouraging of learners
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Able to practice as a registered nurse
- Excellent communication skills and skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Can prove computer literacy in Microsoft Office and IT systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a research and evidence based approach to practice
- Able to Mentor and assess nursing, nursing associate and midwifery students
- Knowledge of patient safety and risk issues
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998/6590/SLIP/PEAP course or supervisor assessor qualification
- Degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Evidence continuing professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Registered Nurse
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
- Good knowledge of supervision and assessment, preceptorship, clinical supervision and education and development of practice
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience
- Demonstrate personal and professional development
- Experience in teaching theory and practical skills; and in assessment
- Evidence of experience of teaching and supporting health care workers
Desirable
- Coaching experience and/or mental health first aid training
Skills
Essential
- Be supportive and encouraging of learners
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Able to practice as a registered nurse
- Excellent communication skills and skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Can prove computer literacy in Microsoft Office and IT systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a research and evidence based approach to practice
- Able to Mentor and assess nursing, nursing associate and midwifery students
- Knowledge of patient safety and risk issues
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998/6590/SLIP/PEAP course or supervisor assessor qualification
- Degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Evidence continuing professional development
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).
