Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse or health visitor, with experience at band 6 or above to work within our small, dynamic and passionate team whose focus is to provide a high-standard placement practice experience. The successful candidate will have significant experience in assessment of student nurses throughout all stages of their training.
Applicants should discuss with their manager about a secondment before applying.
Working in collaboration with the Matrons, Clinical Educators and Learning Environment Managers throughout the Trust, the successful candidate will have responsibility for;
Ensuring partnership working with universities regarding nursing student placements, assessment, curriculum planning and policy development.
Supporting, educating and advising Learning Environment Managers, Practice Assessors/Practice Supervisors and students throughout the Trust
Supporting student nurses on practice placement
Teaching and Assessing students in practice
Managing the placement Quality Assurance database PARE, collating audit feedback on student experience and ensuring actions are taken where needed to maintain high levels of student learning and experience.
Proactively advocate and develop excellent learning cultures, opportunities and environments for nursing students throughout the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring the NMC Education Standards for pre-registration nursing education are achieved and maintained throughout the Trust
To coordinate the student Practice Supervisor and Assessor (PS/PA) training of nursing staff within the Trust
To liaise with HEI's with regards to student placement, PS/PA training and curriculum development.
To prepare, deliver and review appropriate student training.
To represent PS/PA training in Trust planning in learning and development.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(1) To attend planning meetings associated with PS/PA training and to contribute to curriculum development(2) Plans and delivers teaching and learning for trainees using appropriate media and equipment, including the use of IT.(3) To facilitate training on the clinical areas and liaise with PS/PAs in the supervision of student nurses(4) To provide feedback to trainees on performance and achievement(5) To liaise with colleagues within SCNHSFT and HEIs to facilitate educational opportunities for trainees(6) Engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment.(7) To participate in audit or research into the learning opportunities provided for pre-registration students(8) To maintain the PARE database in partnership with HEIs & SCH Nursing.
Please Note Interview Date - Wednesday 14th August 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
(1) To attend planning meetings associated with PS/PA training and to contribute to curriculum development(2) Plans and delivers teaching and learning for trainees using appropriate media and equipment, including the use of IT.(3) To facilitate training on the clinical areas and liaise with PS/PAs in the supervision of student nurses(4) To provide feedback to trainees on performance and achievement(5) To liaise with colleagues within SCNHSFT and HEIs to facilitate educational opportunities for trainees(6) Engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment.(7) To participate in audit or research into the learning opportunities provided for pre-registration students(8) To maintain the PARE database in partnership with HEIs & SCH Nursing.
Please Note Interview Date - Wednesday 14th August 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent clinical qualification Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching qualification to Masters level or equivalent Skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent management of children's clinical area, with current practice experience Teaching and Mentorship/ Practice Supervisor/Assessor training Project management
Desirable
- Utilisation of research in practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Pre-registration nursing curriculum planning and development Clinical Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Safeguarding, Infection prevention & control Quality assurance principles IT database entry and maintenance Leadership Counselling Communication Teaching Independent project management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Clinical education Self Development Evolution of clinical practice Management of change
Demonstrates Trust Values
Desirable
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent clinical qualification Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching qualification to Masters level or equivalent Skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent management of children's clinical area, with current practice experience Teaching and Mentorship/ Practice Supervisor/Assessor training Project management
Desirable
- Utilisation of research in practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Pre-registration nursing curriculum planning and development Clinical Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Safeguarding, Infection prevention & control Quality assurance principles IT database entry and maintenance Leadership Counselling Communication Teaching Independent project management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Clinical education Self Development Evolution of clinical practice Management of change
Demonstrates Trust Values
Desirable
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
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).
