Job summary
The post holder will work within the Preceptorship and Onboarding Team to assist with the structured transition of our newly registered practitioners including Internationally Recruited Nurses, in line with our overseas induction, OSCE preparation, preceptorship programme and policy. In addition to delivering formal education and training there is the expectation that a high level of clinical visibility is maintained to support newly recruited nurses, whilst acting as a professional role model and using clinical expertise.
Wider aspects include contributing to corporate projects associated with National and Trust wide priorities and objectives related but not exclusive to recruitment and retention initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Assist with the facilitation of training, education, preceptorship and professional development of all newly appointed Registered staff nurses.
Support with the onboarding of international recruited Nurses liaising with the International Recruitment team where required.
Support the robust induction and OSCE preparation programme for all newly appointed internationally trained nurses.
Facilitate the delivery of the Trusts Multi-professional Preceptorship Programme, as per the gold standards set out in the National Preceptorship Framework.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work clinically alongside nurses within clinical practice to support transition into clinical teams.
Delivery of education and training in line with the NMC OSCE exam requirements for internationally recruited nurses.
Work closely with the relevant ward managers to identify appropriate preceptors to aid the integration of new starter nurses into their teams and support and delivery of the Trust Preceptorship Programme.
Develop and utilise innovative teaching styles to enhance skills, optimising and standardising high levels of patient care delivery.
See attached job description and person specification for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work clinically alongside nurses within clinical practice to support transition into clinical teams.
Delivery of education and training in line with the NMC OSCE exam requirements for internationally recruited nurses.
Work closely with the relevant ward managers to identify appropriate preceptors to aid the integration of new starter nurses into their teams and support and delivery of the Trust Preceptorship Programme.
Develop and utilise innovative teaching styles to enhance skills, optimising and standardising high levels of patient care delivery.
See attached job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Registration
- Experience post-registration in an acute Trust
Desirable
- oCompleted or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies.
- oTeaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification
- oLeadership Course
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of transitional barriers overseas and newly qualified nurses can encounter
- oUnderstanding of Quality Governance and its application
- oWorking knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oKnowledge of the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing (2022)
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
- oCredible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
- oEvidence of leadership qualities.
- Experience of providing feedback to learners in the clinical environment and ability to motivate others
- Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice.
Desirable
- oBand 6 or comparable experience to include completion of the senior band 5 competency pack.
- oExperience of teaching using different formats and in different environments
- oEvidence of networking across professional boundaries.
- oExperience of delivering preceptorship programmes or experience in the preceptorship process
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
- Excellent interpersonal skills to enable effective relationship building, Trust and confidence
- Creativity and positive problem solving approach
- Highly motivated
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Registration
- Experience post-registration in an acute Trust
Desirable
- oCompleted or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies.
- oTeaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification
- oLeadership Course
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of transitional barriers overseas and newly qualified nurses can encounter
- oUnderstanding of Quality Governance and its application
- oWorking knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oKnowledge of the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing (2022)
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
- oCredible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
- oEvidence of leadership qualities.
- Experience of providing feedback to learners in the clinical environment and ability to motivate others
- Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice.
Desirable
- oBand 6 or comparable experience to include completion of the senior band 5 competency pack.
- oExperience of teaching using different formats and in different environments
- oEvidence of networking across professional boundaries.
- oExperience of delivering preceptorship programmes or experience in the preceptorship process
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
- Excellent interpersonal skills to enable effective relationship building, Trust and confidence
- Creativity and positive problem solving approach
- Highly motivated
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).
