Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Institute of Care Excellence Team as a Practice Educator- International Pastoral Team.
The international pastoral team will be leading the support of international nurses arriving at the Trust each month, ensuring all nurses arrive safely, receive a warm welcome and have access to ongoing pastoral care during the start of their careers at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Are you passionate about supporting and developing new starters joining Nottingham University Hospitals? Do you want to develop new skills, working within a supportive environment? Aspiring to deliver the Trust vision in the journey to excellence as part of the Magnet journey?
This is an exciting time to be part of the Institute of Care Excellence, with education and development central to the delivery of high quality care, patient safety and the support and retention of learners new to NUH.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a practice educator within the international pastoral team. You will also work alongside the practice education team and multi-professional colleagues across the Trust and be committed to delivering excellence in staff experience to all new starters. 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. Responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating the pastoral support for international nurses joining the Trust
- Working clinically primarily with international nurses
- Delivering clinical and educational programmes in both classroom and clinical settings
- Developing and supporting preceptors, supervisors and assessors to adhere to the Trust and national guidelines giving appropriate guidance where required.
- Working in collaboration with clinical nurse educators and senior nursing teams to ensure a supportive onboarding and learning environment.
About us
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity for personal and professional development within the Institute team where you will be supported to develop your skills in delivering a comprehensive pastoral programme and also provide support to staff and learners across the trust.
You will be a NMC adult registered nurse with recent experience within an acute clinical setting.
Please see full job description and person specification for further information. This post is offered as a fixed term/secondment post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity for personal and professional development within the Institute team where you will be supported to develop your skills in delivering a comprehensive pastoral programme and also provide support to staff and learners across the trust.
You will be a NMC adult registered nurse with recent experience within an acute clinical setting.
Please see full job description and person specification for further information. This post is offered as a fixed term/secondment post.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration at required level
- Degree in health / nursing related Studies
Desirable
- Formal leadership and management experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience in acute care settings
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of supporting learners and new starters
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of teaching
Communication
Essential
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical skills
Essential
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of nursing duties and use of equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
- Weekend/evening work if required
- Ability to travel to external venues
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration at required level
- Degree in health / nursing related Studies
Desirable
- Formal leadership and management experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience in acute care settings
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of supporting learners and new starters
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of teaching
Communication
Essential
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical skills
Essential
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of nursing duties and use of equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
- Weekend/evening work if required
- Ability to travel to external venues
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
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).