North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Preceptorship & Onboarding Lead (AHP & Nursing) - Peterborough

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Job summary

The main aim of Preceptorship is to welcome and integrate newly registered professionals into their new team and place of work. It is a structured start, and all nurses, nursing associates and Allied Health Professionals should be offered this during their first year of practice. This role will lead a team to help new professionals translate their knowledge into everyday practice, grow in confidence and understand how to apply their professional Codes to their day-to-day work.

This post will oversee and lead the structure and process to enable a positive preceptorship experience, which has shown to increase confidence, sense of belonging, recruitment and retention of early career professionals. This role will align itself to a number of external principles and standards set by the NMC, the HCPC and NHS England. This role will also lead, oversee and facilitate the OSCE Programme for internationally recruited nurses joining the Trust and support the onboarding of internationally educated AHPs.

Main duties of the job

Lead on implementation of the Trust-wide Preceptorship policy and ensure effective and efficient delivery of the programme in line with national frameworks and standards for both Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and Nurses

Be responsible for the delivery and facilitation of the 12 month structured programme to all newly qualified nurses, nursing associates and Allied Health Professionals as well as give guidance to experienced staff who would benefit from the programme.

Work collaboratively with corporate education teams as well as divisional educators/facilitators to provide support and expertise regarding education, professional development and pastoral guidance.

Line manage Clinical Facilitators within the Preceptorship and Onboarding Team

Function as an exemplary role model for all professions, demonstrating Trust Values and Behaviours across all areas of the Trust.

Identify and create opportunities for post-graduate practice learning within a multi-professional environment

Support the recruitment and retention of new starters at NWAngliaFT and working in close liaison with the recruitment team to ensure all marketing and recruitment initiatives are attended and remain up to date and relevant

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6576242

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • AHP/Nursing degree qualification & HCPC or NMC registration
  • Experiencing working with post-registered Nurses & AHPs within an acute or community NHS Trust, alongside pastoral and educational support
  • Teaching qualification or Supervisor/Assessor trained
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • Leadership Course
  • Professional Advocacy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership qualities and mentoring skills
  • Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of teaching experience both informal and formal
  • Demonstration of autonomous practice
  • Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the Preceptorship Framework and guidance of it's delivery and requirement
  • Understanding of Quality Governance and its application
  • Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
  • Working knowledge of Trust and National AHP/Nursing initiatives

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative and negotiate effectively

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
  • Familiar with applications of PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and database systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • AHP/Nursing degree qualification & HCPC or NMC registration
  • Experiencing working with post-registered Nurses & AHPs within an acute or community NHS Trust, alongside pastoral and educational support
  • Teaching qualification or Supervisor/Assessor trained
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • Leadership Course
  • Professional Advocacy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership qualities and mentoring skills
  • Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of teaching experience both informal and formal
  • Demonstration of autonomous practice
  • Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the Preceptorship Framework and guidance of it's delivery and requirement
  • Understanding of Quality Governance and its application
  • Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
  • Working knowledge of Trust and National AHP/Nursing initiatives

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative and negotiate effectively

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
  • Familiar with applications of PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and database systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of AHP

Raj Thirunageswaram

r.thirunageswaram@nhs.net

07922536485

Details

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6576242

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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