Job summary
We are expanding our International Nurse Recruitment programme and are excited to be recruiting to new posts within the team:
Clinical & Pastoral Support (Band 6 Nursing Posts)
Project Support Officers (Band 4 Administrative posts)
The successful postholder will provide pastoral and practical support to international nurses ensuring they are welcomed to the Trust and can quickly settle into living and working in Greater Manchester. In collaboration with Nursing and Governance and the Learning and Development teams, facilitate the induction and onboarding of international nurses in the Trust.
As a holder of the Pastoral Care Quality Award, GMMH ensures IENs receive ongoing pastoral support, accommodation, introduction to local area, and additional elements on a case-by-case basis to support IENs and their families relocating to Manchester. You will need to be a highly motivated, skilled clinical practitioner, a professional role model and communicator, with evidence of an experience of supporting learners in the clinical setting.
At GMMH we have committed to recruiting over 100 Internationally Educated Nurses, and are working with key partners to deliver on this programme.
This is a new role, so there will be a requirement to set up systems. Processes and procedures or expand and formalise those already in place.
We welcome applications from those with experience of relocating the UK, and an understanding of the challenges this may bring.
Main duties of the job
Provide pastoral and professional support to international nurses and Trust staff whilst international nurses are on clinical placements
Any performance issues including attitude, approach, attendance, professional conduct, capability etc. are effectively managed in a timely fashion and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
Provide quality supervision to international nurses
- Ensure appropriate Trust staff are kept informed of any international nurses experiencing difficulties whilst on placement.
- Cross-site support is provided for all international nurses.
Deliver and facilitate teaching sessions to meet the needs of each individual international nurse.
Support the Trust to deliver the International Nursing programme:
Support recruitment of international nurses via interviews and pre-joining webinars
Ensure learners learning needs are met by the clinical setting.
Ensure regular reviews of the training sessions
Communicate with Ward managers/Team Leaders to ascertain their views on the benefits of the training programmes
Gain feedback from international nurses who attend the training.
Share best practice relating to Quality Assurance and Interprofessional Learning across placement providers.
Contribute to trust reports to inform Learning and Development Agreement monitoring
About us
We are expanding our International Nurse Recruitment programme and are excited to be recruiting to new posts within the team:
Clinical & Pastoral Support (Band 6 Nursing Posts)
Project Support Officers (Band 4 Administrative posts)
The successful postholder will provide pastoral and practical support to international nurses ensuring they are welcomed to the Trust and can quickly settle into living and working in Greater Manchester. In collaboration with Nursing and Governance and the Learning and Development teams, facilitate the induction and onboarding of international nurses in the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the recruitment and selection process of international nurses, ensuring engagement in the process from leaders within the Trust Care Groups and services
- Act as a liaison between the Trust and professional organizations responsible for recruiting international nurses, ensuring that data requirements are met adequately and promptly
- Develop relationships with internationally recruited nurses before arrival in the country to understand and address any concerns professionally and within the settling in process
- Work with services to enable international recruits to be supported and fully integrated into wards/Divisions
- Liaise with managers, heads of departments and matrons about the progress of international staff and provide regular updates
- Provide practical and pastoral support to internationally recruited nurse
- Design, develop and support the delivery of an induction program for international nurse
- Liaise with organizations selected by the Trust for supporting the OSCE preparation process, planning for candidates to attend OSCE preparation and return to the Trus
- Liaise with OSCE providers, where necessary, to organize OSCE examinations/re-sits and support international nurses to obtain NMC Registration
- Provide supervision and support in clinical areas as needed and to assist the international nurses in gaining their NMC registration
- Where appropriate, provide feedback on an individuals progress within their clinical area. Providing constructive feedback and participating in action planning for further progress
- Ensure ESR forms are completed once NMC registration is obtained, to ensure international nurses are paid correctly
- Support other nursing recruitment-related projects, programmes and activities where required.
- Provide support in clinical areas .
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the recruitment and selection process of international nurses, ensuring engagement in the process from leaders within the Trust Care Groups and services
- Act as a liaison between the Trust and professional organizations responsible for recruiting international nurses, ensuring that data requirements are met adequately and promptly
- Develop relationships with internationally recruited nurses before arrival in the country to understand and address any concerns professionally and within the settling in process
- Work with services to enable international recruits to be supported and fully integrated into wards/Divisions
- Liaise with managers, heads of departments and matrons about the progress of international staff and provide regular updates
- Provide practical and pastoral support to internationally recruited nurse
- Design, develop and support the delivery of an induction program for international nurse
- Liaise with organizations selected by the Trust for supporting the OSCE preparation process, planning for candidates to attend OSCE preparation and return to the Trus
- Liaise with OSCE providers, where necessary, to organize OSCE examinations/re-sits and support international nurses to obtain NMC Registration
- Provide supervision and support in clinical areas as needed and to assist the international nurses in gaining their NMC registration
- Where appropriate, provide feedback on an individuals progress within their clinical area. Providing constructive feedback and participating in action planning for further progress
- Ensure ESR forms are completed once NMC registration is obtained, to ensure international nurses are paid correctly
- Support other nursing recruitment-related projects, programmes and activities where required.
- Provide support in clinical areas .
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with demonstrable experience
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Desirable
- Recognized teaching/assessing qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with Mental health Issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of international recruitment processes and pre-requisites.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with demonstrable experience
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Desirable
- Recognized teaching/assessing qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with Mental health Issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of international recruitment processes and pre-requisites.
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
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).
