Legacy Mentor (Practice Educator)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit registered adult nurses with experience of working in inpatient physical health community hospitals at band 6 or above to join our legacy mentor team.

The Legacy Mentor role should appeal to those who have several years of clinical experience and a passion for supporting the next generation of early career leaders. You will be helping newly qualified nurses by imparting your knowledge, skills and experience through coaching, education and guidance supporting them to gain the competence and confidence to progress their careers.

This opportunity is fixed term for the next 10 to 12 months with secondments and flexible working considered.

Main duties of the job

You will act as a mentor, coach, teacher and assessor and provide a presence in practice to ensure our band 5 nurses receive dedicated support to develop as safe and competent practitioners. In addition, you will contribute to a development programme which aims to prepare our nurses to progress to band 6 roles. A key part of the legacy mentor role is holding responsibility for signing off competencies.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be passionate about your profession and be able to provide pastoral support to others. You will need to be confident in building relationships and collaborating with others. You will be providing coaching and mentoring, and we are happy to provide training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

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

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