Job summary
The post holder is responsible for provision of a high-quality learning experience for undergraduate learners at NMUH. The post holder will also oversee the design, implementation and the upholding of quality mark standards for the multi-professional preceptorship program.
The post holder will work with the work the NMAHP Head of Education, Professional Development and Workforce to deliver key strategic aims and objectives for pre-registration education.
Main duties of the job
Managing student placements and commissioning of programmes, as appropriate
Designing and implementing strategies to meet NMC standards and other professional and educational quality assurance agencies
Representing the Trust and working collaboratively with HEIs and stakeholders
Engaging staff in the recruitment and selection, training and development of students
Active involvement with HEIs in curriculum planning and addressing concerns in practice
Contributing to workforce planning initiatives
Leading a team of Practice Educators and Clinical Tutors
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead, implement and monitor student learning in practice in compliance with NMC and HEI standards.
- Establish and maintain support systems enabling staff to keep their student supervision /practice assessor skills updated.
- Lead and co-ordinate trust induction programmes for students to prepare them for practice.
- Provide expert advice on pre-registration curriculum content
- Share changes to curriculum content and processes with relevant colleagues.
- Chair committees/steering groups relevant to undergraduate nursing education.
- Lead continuing evaluation of practice education through formal review processes, e.g. NMC, HEI course boards.
- Develop and implement measures to improve student and practice assessor and practice supervisor support.
- Represent the Trust on student conduct and disciplinary board and practice learning groups.
- Promote inter-professional learning opportunities for all students in collaboration with other disciplines within the trust.
- Liaise with practice-based colleagues and senior nurses on recruitment and appropriate placement of newly qualified nurses, ensuring preceptorship standards are maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead, implement and monitor student learning in practice in compliance with NMC and HEI standards.
- Establish and maintain support systems enabling staff to keep their student supervision /practice assessor skills updated.
- Lead and co-ordinate trust induction programmes for students to prepare them for practice.
- Provide expert advice on pre-registration curriculum content
- Share changes to curriculum content and processes with relevant colleagues.
- Chair committees/steering groups relevant to undergraduate nursing education.
- Lead continuing evaluation of practice education through formal review processes, e.g. NMC, HEI course boards.
- Develop and implement measures to improve student and practice assessor and practice supervisor support.
- Represent the Trust on student conduct and disciplinary board and practice learning groups.
- Promote inter-professional learning opportunities for all students in collaboration with other disciplines within the trust.
- Liaise with practice-based colleagues and senior nurses on recruitment and appropriate placement of newly qualified nurses, ensuring preceptorship standards are maintained.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Midwife
- Knowledge of current political drivers
- Experience and knowledge of audit and research
Desirable
- Educated to MSc Level
- Leadership /Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching Qualification or relevant experience
- Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries
- Proven success in managing operational/strategic change
Desirable
- Experience of managing a budget
- Monitors, maintains and promotes health, safety and security of others
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supporting others' personal development
- Experience of managing complex situations
Desirable
- Able to manage time effectively
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Midwife
- Knowledge of current political drivers
- Experience and knowledge of audit and research
Desirable
- Educated to MSc Level
- Leadership /Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching Qualification or relevant experience
- Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries
- Proven success in managing operational/strategic change
Desirable
- Experience of managing a budget
- Monitors, maintains and promotes health, safety and security of others
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supporting others' personal development
- Experience of managing complex situations
Desirable
- Able to manage time effectively
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).
