Job summary
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join the Nursing Research, Education and Development (NRED) team as a Practice Educator (Nursing Apprenticeships).
This is an exciting opportunity to support the development, training and retention of nursing apprentices across Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, helping to shape the future of the nursing workforce while supporting high-quality, inclusive care.
Main duties of the job
Spend around 50% of your time in clinical practice, supporting apprentices' development and providing pastoral guidance.
* Support Practice Assessors and Supervisors through the delivery of Supporting Learners in Practice (SLiP) training and guidance.
* Work in close collaboration with Practice Education Facilitators, workforce and recruitment teams, Lead Nurses, and university partners to deliver high-quality apprenticeship pathways.
* Promote inclusive learning environments that support neurodiversity and actively reduce health inequalities.
* Contribute to apprenticeship recruitment activity, helping raise awareness of nursing careers and supporting candidate development.
* Participate in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of placements to ensure educational outcomes are met and placement capacity is effectively utilised.
* Represent the Practice Education Team in Trust and university meetings and events, championing the value of apprenticeships within the Trust's workforce strategy.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for children, young people, adults and older adults across Sussex.
We are guided by our vision:
Delivering great care and improving outcomes together.
Our work is shaped by the Trust's current five-year strategic objectives, including:
* Providing consistently high-quality, culturally competent and neuro-affirmative care
* Improving access and reducing health inequalities
* Creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workforce
* Embedding continuous learning, innovation and quality improvement
* Promoting financial and environmental sustainability in all we do
We actively support flexible working and understand the value of a healthy work-life balance. We welcome conversations about part-time working, flexible hours or other adjustments that would help make this role right for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential:
* Registered Nurse - Mental Health or Learning Disability (current NMC registration)
* Degree or equivalent level of study
* Up-to-date Practice Assessor status
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Recent and relevant clinical experience
* Experience supporting students or apprentices in practice
* Understanding of professional accountability and the educational needs of learners
Please see the full job description and person specification for further information.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential:
* Registered Nurse - Mental Health or Learning Disability (current NMC registration)
* Degree or equivalent level of study
* Up-to-date Practice Assessor status
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Recent and relevant clinical experience
* Experience supporting students or apprentices in practice
* Understanding of professional accountability and the educational needs of learners
Please see the full job description and person specification for further information.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN - learning disability or mental health nurse registrant
- Degree or equivalent level study
- Practice Assessor (must be able to demonstrate being up to date)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Recent clinical experience
- Understanding of own accountability and responsibilities
- Current experience of being a practice assessor with undergraduate students/trainees/apprentices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN - learning disability or mental health nurse registrant
- Degree or equivalent level study
- Practice Assessor (must be able to demonstrate being up to date)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Recent clinical experience
- Understanding of own accountability and responsibilities
- Current experience of being a practice assessor with undergraduate students/trainees/apprentices
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).
