Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Band 7 Clinical Skills Lead - permanent post - 75hrs available ( Multi-site working CIC & WCH)
How would you like to shape the future of nursing across North Cumbria? This post will give you that opportunity. Emergency Care Collaborative and Speciality Medicine Collaborative at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust have been recruiting nursing staff from across the globe to join our teams here in Carlisle and Whitehaven, we have also been recruiting local people into roles where the opportunity to develop is amazing. This Clinical Skills role was created in order to provide support to our newly Qualified Nurses, our International Recruits, our Healthcare Assistants who are working towards Nursing Associate roles or even Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Skills Lead will provide education, training, support and development to staff in line with the agreed training and education priorities set at Care Group and ward/dept. level and in response to identified needs of team/individual.
The Clinical Skills Lead will be key in the development of a sustainable workforce and will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of learning resources and training programmes/events for the back of house areas within the care group. The role will have a particular emphasis on the development and promotion of clinical skills training, preceptorship and apprenticeships and practice development to ensure staff are able to deliver outstanding care to patients and maintain safe working practices. The clinical skills lead will have close links with the similar roles within EAU and ED teams.
The Clinical Skills Lead will design and develop programmes to support newly qualified/new into post professionals transition from student to qualified practitioner and establish support for those completing Care Certificate, staff who are advancing into Band 4 roles and subsequently then into RN posts.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
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 of our Trust
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. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
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: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
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.
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
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
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: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
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.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject area e.g. Education, Healthcare or Social Science
- Recognised training or teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Current Health or Social Care Professional Qualification and registration on the appropriate clinical register
- Masters level study in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical environment across a range of different settings
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes for diverse staff groups
- Evidence of developing training packages (online and/or face to face)
- Experience of working with groups and individuals from all backgrounds, across all disciplines in a variety of roles and settings
- Experience of supporting learners and providing guidance to staff and managers regarding learning
- Knowledge of professional requirements related to supporting learners in practice e.g. from NMC and HCPC or other professional bodies
- Knowledge of career pathways and practice development initiatives relevant to the health & social care sector
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to mange difficult conversations and resolve conflict
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Competent in physical skills e.g. recording blood glucose, physiological observations etc
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a team member without supervision
- Be aware and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Evidence of up to date clinical skills and ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development
- Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns and adaptable to needs of service
- Ability to travel independently across WNE Cumbria as required
- Access to use of a car with business insurance is essential as travelling and transporting equipment between training venues and sites will be required
- Ability to work flexibly and cross site where necessary
Desirable
- Promote equality and value diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject area e.g. Education, Healthcare or Social Science
- Recognised training or teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Current Health or Social Care Professional Qualification and registration on the appropriate clinical register
- Masters level study in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical environment across a range of different settings
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes for diverse staff groups
- Evidence of developing training packages (online and/or face to face)
- Experience of working with groups and individuals from all backgrounds, across all disciplines in a variety of roles and settings
- Experience of supporting learners and providing guidance to staff and managers regarding learning
- Knowledge of professional requirements related to supporting learners in practice e.g. from NMC and HCPC or other professional bodies
- Knowledge of career pathways and practice development initiatives relevant to the health & social care sector
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to mange difficult conversations and resolve conflict
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Competent in physical skills e.g. recording blood glucose, physiological observations etc
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as a team member without supervision
- Be aware and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Evidence of up to date clinical skills and ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development
- Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns and adaptable to needs of service
- Ability to travel independently across WNE Cumbria as required
- Access to use of a car with business insurance is essential as travelling and transporting equipment between training venues and sites will be required
- Ability to work flexibly and cross site where necessary
Desirable
- Promote equality and value diversity
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).
