Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Clinical Simulation Nurse
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-directed, innovative candidate with excellent communication skills to help develop & deliver a high quality clinical simulation training programme for Nursing staff & allied health professionals. Additionally you will have responsibility for delivery of nursing elements within multi-professional simulations, including the support of Nursing/AHP learners. This role will aim to enhance patient safety through training, with a focus on team-working, communication skills and learning from critical incidents. The post holder will work with key educational leads to develop the training offer.
Simulated scenarios will be delivered within our new simulation suite or "In situ" in clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
Promote and publicise benefits of simulation training within clinical groups/specialties with a particular focus on nursing groups.
Support learning though simulation/clinical scenarios.
Contribute to the planning and preparation for scenarios and teaching sessions in different environments within the Trust.
Liaise with clinical experts to review the content of training programmes on a regular basis and contribute educational expertise to staff development programmes.
The post holder will work as part of the Simulation Team, which is currently primarily based in the Education Centre at Cumberland Infirmary. The Simulation Team is part of the Medical Education Department which has oversight of both undergraduate and postgraduate education within the Trust, with links to regional training through Health Education England-North East.
For the clinical element of this role the post holder will work within their current clinical setting.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health care qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration
- Evidence of post registration development and/or further academic study
- Immediate life support and/or AIMS provider
- Coaching/Mentorship/practice assessor qualification or equivalent
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this
- Simulation training qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters level study
- Advanced life support provider
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in clinical practice
- Experience of delivering formal training in a variety of settings
- Awareness of benefits of simulation and multi-professional team training
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes for diverse staff groups
- Experience of supporting learners and providing guidance to staff and managers regarding learning
- Knowledge of professional requirements related to supporting learners in practice eg. NMC, HCPC
- Continuing professional development, evidenced by portfolio
- Excellent clinical skills demonstrating a thorough knowledge base and understanding of clinical practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form effective working relationships
- IM&T skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Awareness of current educational curricula for Nursing and/or AHP groups
- Experience of having worked across professional and organisational boundaries
- Experience of working with groups and individuals from all backgrounds, across all disciplines in a variety of roles and settings
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic high tech patient facing equipment
- Understanding of Human Factors
- Proven experience of providing training in a variety of formats, such as individual and group sessions
- Proven experience of leading and managing change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with a diverse range of people
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to work without direct supervision and within a given timeframe
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Ability to teach, facilitate and present in a variety of settings with different groups and sizes
- Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes
- Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning
- Ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve conflict
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Evidence of up to date clinical skills and ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development
- Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Interest in embracing and implementing new technologies in simulation based education
personal circumstances
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns and adaptable to needs of service
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Cumbria as required
- Promote equality and value diversity
- Ability to work flexibly and cross site where necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health care qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration
- Evidence of post registration development and/or further academic study
- Immediate life support and/or AIMS provider
- Coaching/Mentorship/practice assessor qualification or equivalent
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this
- Simulation training qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters level study
- Advanced life support provider
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in clinical practice
- Experience of delivering formal training in a variety of settings
- Awareness of benefits of simulation and multi-professional team training
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes for diverse staff groups
- Experience of supporting learners and providing guidance to staff and managers regarding learning
- Knowledge of professional requirements related to supporting learners in practice eg. NMC, HCPC
- Continuing professional development, evidenced by portfolio
- Excellent clinical skills demonstrating a thorough knowledge base and understanding of clinical practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form effective working relationships
- IM&T skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Awareness of current educational curricula for Nursing and/or AHP groups
- Experience of having worked across professional and organisational boundaries
- Experience of working with groups and individuals from all backgrounds, across all disciplines in a variety of roles and settings
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic high tech patient facing equipment
- Understanding of Human Factors
- Proven experience of providing training in a variety of formats, such as individual and group sessions
- Proven experience of leading and managing change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with a diverse range of people
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to work without direct supervision and within a given timeframe
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Ability to teach, facilitate and present in a variety of settings with different groups and sizes
- Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes
- Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning
- Ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve conflict
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Evidence of up to date clinical skills and ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development
- Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Interest in embracing and implementing new technologies in simulation based education
personal circumstances
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns and adaptable to needs of service
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Cumbria as required
- Promote equality and value diversity
- Ability to work flexibly and cross site where necessary
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Education Centre, Infirmary Street
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
