The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Transition Support Mentor

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting staff through education and supporting the development of our non-medical workforce? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Award Winning Professional Development & Education Unit (PDEU) at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, as a Transition Support Mentor (TSM). This exciting permanent opportunity will allow for the successful candidates to fullfill their career aspirations within education. The ideal candidates must be able to show evidence of high standards of practice an understanding of the education and assessment of competence within healthcare. Furthermore, an ability to prioritise and manage their own workload with the support of the Lead Clinical Educators. The pioneering post will support both Student Nurses and Graduate Nurses as they transition through their training programme to be come qualified Nurses. Additionality, the TSM will support delivery of student and graduate related training programmes. Being a catalyst for change is essential to implement continuous improvement of current and new process, both within the PDEU team and external teams. A positive problem-solving approach is essential to the success of the PDEU and MYTT teams.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Professional Development and Education Unit (PDEU), in accordance with the team and wider Trust values. This role will support and facilitate the learners and students within the non-medical workforce in clinical and non-clinical areas, to identify learning and development opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care through enhancing placement experience, education and pastoral support opportunities. Support education and training to student nurses and assist in the delivery of training programmes which focus on support of student on placement and graduate transition into practice. The post holder will develop skills to support and facilitate Newly qualified Nurses and students in clinical areas to improve placement experience and identify opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care. This will include working alongside student Nurses and graduate Nurses within the clinical environment to achieve competence and confidence. Key requirements include: -To support the PDEU in facilitating and delivering induction and training programmes for Pre-Registered and Registered staff. -Providing in situ clinical support to appropriate staff groups to assist in achieving competencies and developing confidence in their roles. -Provide Pastoral support to learners and new starters to ensure wellbeing is supported. -To support the Practice Learning Facilitator in student Capacity Mapping, audits and cost collection

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000712

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Please see below the essential qualifications, experience and skills required by the post holder

  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Experience at band 5 or equivalent
  • Experience of supporting students/ learners in practice
  • Willingness to complete MYTT band 5 Core competency framework if not already achieved.
  • Ability to assess competency in others
  • Commitment to evidence based practice
  • Self-directed, self-motivated, innovative and dynamic.
  • Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Please see below the essential qualifications, experience and skills required by the post holder

  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Experience at band 5 or equivalent
  • Experience of supporting students/ learners in practice
  • Willingness to complete MYTT band 5 Core competency framework if not already achieved.
  • Ability to assess competency in others
  • Commitment to evidence based practice
  • Self-directed, self-motivated, innovative and dynamic.
  • Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Professional Development and Education

Kelly Jackson

midyorks.pdeuteam@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000712

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


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