Job summary
Working as part of the Practice Learning Team, you will be part of a team supporting the next generation of nurses and preceptees, who offer robust practice learning opportunities to around 600 students Trustwide.
The Practice Learning Team consists of the Preceptorship and Practice Development Lead , Practice Learning Leads, Practice Education Facilitators, Practice Learning Co-ordinators and Practice Learning support.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
We offer a flexible working policy which incorporates working across Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS trust sites, and home working. You will have a base at Duncan Macmillan House or Rampton Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our future nursing workforce as a a Practice Education Facilitator, supporting Nurse students, Preceptees, RNDAs and SNA apprentices across Nottinghamshire. You will also work closely with other local health and social care organisations and Higher education institutes across Nottinghamshire,
We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient high-performing individual to join our Practice Learning team, with an understanding of the drivers behind this opportunity.
You must be a Registered Nurse with a teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience and have evidence of supporting learners in a clinical setting. You must have experience of teaching and assessing clinical skills and competencies within the clinical environment.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a continuing new role, which will shape the future of our nursing workforce. The opportunity promises to be both interesting and challenging, and you will be pivotal in supporting clinical learners and clinicians during their transition to a new role. This is an ideal opportunity to use your experience, knowledge, and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a continuing new role, which will shape the future of our nursing workforce. The opportunity promises to be both interesting and challenging, and you will be pivotal in supporting clinical learners and clinicians during their transition to a new role. This is an ideal opportunity to use your experience, knowledge, and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification: Registered Nurse plus post grad clinical experience plus professional registration with NMC
- oIT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- oHold an accredited teaching certificate
- oExperience with presentation/facilitation/teaching skills, use of equipment and e-learning resources
- oEvidence of Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor preparation
Training
Essential
- oExperience in an educational or training capacity
- oExperience with presentation/facilitation/teaching skills, use of equipment and e-learning resources
- oCommitment to ongoing professional development relating to education
- oFamiliarity with curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and educational technologies
Desirable
- oExperience in leading others and/or teaching curriculums
- oExperience in providing mentorship, preceptorship or coaching in a clinical setting
- oCritical appraisal skills
- oLeadership skills
- oAdvanced Practice qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant clinical experience across a range of clinical care services
- oPresentation/ facilitation/ teaching skills
- oDemonstrated experience in designing and delivering educational programmes or workshops
Desirable
- oSignificant clinical experience across a range of clinical care services
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood understanding of clinical process teaching and assessment methods
- oAbility to assess staff clinical skills and provide clinical advice and support both during and after training
- oAwareness of current practise in the delivery of clinical practise education both nationally and locally
Desirable
- oEvidence of developing others
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
- Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate projects and appropriate support mechanisms
- Ability to travel around Nottinghamshire to support Trainees in clinical practice
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oPhysically able to undertake the tasks involved, where there is a requirement for several periods of moderate physical effort within a duty period
- oCarrying/moving educational equipment and information on a regular basis to and from meetings, placement areas and home on a weekly basis
Skills
Essential
- oEffective leadership
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners effectively
- oStrong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- oCollaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- oCritical thinking and problem solving abilities, with a proactive and solution oriented mindset
- oAdaptability and flexibility to respond to changing educational needs and priorities
- oProficiency in using educational technologies and learning management systems
- oCommitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with best practices in clinical education
- oAttention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and excellence in educational delivery
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification: Registered Nurse plus post grad clinical experience plus professional registration with NMC
- oIT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- oHold an accredited teaching certificate
- oExperience with presentation/facilitation/teaching skills, use of equipment and e-learning resources
- oEvidence of Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor preparation
Training
Essential
- oExperience in an educational or training capacity
- oExperience with presentation/facilitation/teaching skills, use of equipment and e-learning resources
- oCommitment to ongoing professional development relating to education
- oFamiliarity with curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and educational technologies
Desirable
- oExperience in leading others and/or teaching curriculums
- oExperience in providing mentorship, preceptorship or coaching in a clinical setting
- oCritical appraisal skills
- oLeadership skills
- oAdvanced Practice qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant clinical experience across a range of clinical care services
- oPresentation/ facilitation/ teaching skills
- oDemonstrated experience in designing and delivering educational programmes or workshops
Desirable
- oSignificant clinical experience across a range of clinical care services
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood understanding of clinical process teaching and assessment methods
- oAbility to assess staff clinical skills and provide clinical advice and support both during and after training
- oAwareness of current practise in the delivery of clinical practise education both nationally and locally
Desirable
- oEvidence of developing others
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
- Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate projects and appropriate support mechanisms
- Ability to travel around Nottinghamshire to support Trainees in clinical practice
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oPhysically able to undertake the tasks involved, where there is a requirement for several periods of moderate physical effort within a duty period
- oCarrying/moving educational equipment and information on a regular basis to and from meetings, placement areas and home on a weekly basis
Skills
Essential
- oEffective leadership
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners effectively
- oStrong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- oCollaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- oCritical thinking and problem solving abilities, with a proactive and solution oriented mindset
- oAdaptability and flexibility to respond to changing educational needs and priorities
- oProficiency in using educational technologies and learning management systems
- oCommitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with best practices in clinical education
- oAttention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and excellence in educational delivery
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
