Job summary
The purpose of the role is to lead, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the development, education and training for clinical bands 2-4 nursing and midwifery staff across the hospital site including:
Care Certificate
N&M Induction
Functional Skills
Clinical Apprenticeships
Student Nursing Associate Apprentices
Registered Nursing Associate
Registered Nursing Degree Apprentices
Clinical skills
Career /education opportunities
The post holder must demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to bands 2-4 education delivery. It is essential to have the ability to support the co-ordination of relevant educational issues and represent those views both internally and externally as required.
Main duties of the job
Key elements of the role are to:
- Plan, develop, facilitate and evaluate the training, educational and developmental programmes, ensuring aims and objectives meet the relevant aspects of the appropriate standards and national priorities for the bands 2-4 nursing and midwifery workforce
- Support the recruitment and retention of Healthcare Assistants to Apprenticeship programmes including Level 2 HCSW Apprenticeship, Student Nursing Associate Apprentice (SNA) and Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) programmes
- Facilitate the training and development of Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors to enable them to support SNAs and RNDAs throughout the training programme
- Work clinically with apprentices including SNAs and RNDAs to provide support and facilitation
- Evaluate the programmes of learning for bands 2-4 staff group including clinical apprenticeships and provide written reports
- Keep up to date with best practice in nursing, midwifery and clinical care
- Practice in accordance with existing standards/policies and statutory requirements
- To provide on-going support and preceptorship for Registered Nursing Associates
- To manage the creation and delivery of in-house and external educational offerings to support the education and career progression of bands 2-4 nursing and midwifery staff
The post-holder can develop within the role and undertake further training and development as and when required.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To coordinate the provision of high quality programmes that support the bands 2- 4 nursing and midwifery workforce
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To work in partnership with the post registration nurse education team to provide N&M induction for the nursing and midwifery staff group
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To lead and support the education practitioners (healthcare) to deliver the Care Certificate Programme
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To work with key stakeholders to deliver and evaluate apprenticeship programmes including organising and facilitating sessions, and developing those who are enrolled on the training and educational programmes
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Act as an education expert for apprenticeship programmes during their training period
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Provide expertguidancetoPracticeSupervisors/Practice Assessors/educators in decisions relating to apprentices competence and fitness for practice
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Develop co-ordinate and deliver and evaluate structured teaching programmes in conjunction with partner Higher Education Institutions
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Create and maintain a support network for bands 2-4 staff group including clinicalapprentices
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Coordinate education and development programmes that support SNAs and RNDAs to meet NMC registration requirements
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Maintain a database of SNAs and their Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors for the Trust
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Provide training and support for Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors/managers who are supporting SNAs and RNDAs.
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Monitor and evaluate programmes for bands 2-4 staff group including clinical apprentices and utilise feedback to develop support strategies
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Identify and plan current and future needs for HCAs education and career progression working in partnership with all stakeholders
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Maintain a database of HCAs that express interest or are undertaking functional skills
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Work with key stakeholders and HEIs in responding to the changing needs of recruitment and retention of SNAs/RNDAs.
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Manage hub and spoke placement enquiries and complaints from Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors, managers and HEI relating to behaviour, conduct, competency, health and safety issues, offering advice, support and decision-making referrals to others where necessary
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Support and provide expert guidance to managers/ Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors / educators to provide feedback on performance and failingtrainees
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Contribute to clinical skills training programmes for bands 2-4 nursing and midwifery staff to expand and update their clinical skills e.g. Venepuncture, cannulation and ECG
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Plan and coordinate inter-professional learning opportunities in practice for all bands 2-4learners
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Collaborate with other roles / post holders who support students / learners from other professions to develop inter-professional learning
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To coordinate the provision of high quality programmes that support the bands 2- 4 nursing and midwifery workforce
-
To work in partnership with the post registration nurse education team to provide N&M induction for the nursing and midwifery staff group
-
To lead and support the education practitioners (healthcare) to deliver the Care Certificate Programme
-
To work with key stakeholders to deliver and evaluate apprenticeship programmes including organising and facilitating sessions, and developing those who are enrolled on the training and educational programmes
-
Act as an education expert for apprenticeship programmes during their training period
-
Provide expertguidancetoPracticeSupervisors/Practice Assessors/educators in decisions relating to apprentices competence and fitness for practice
-
Develop co-ordinate and deliver and evaluate structured teaching programmes in conjunction with partner Higher Education Institutions
-
Create and maintain a support network for bands 2-4 staff group including clinicalapprentices
-
Coordinate education and development programmes that support SNAs and RNDAs to meet NMC registration requirements
-
Maintain a database of SNAs and their Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors for the Trust
-
Provide training and support for Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors/managers who are supporting SNAs and RNDAs.
-
Monitor and evaluate programmes for bands 2-4 staff group including clinical apprentices and utilise feedback to develop support strategies
-
Identify and plan current and future needs for HCAs education and career progression working in partnership with all stakeholders
-
Maintain a database of HCAs that express interest or are undertaking functional skills
-
Work with key stakeholders and HEIs in responding to the changing needs of recruitment and retention of SNAs/RNDAs.
-
Manage hub and spoke placement enquiries and complaints from Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors, managers and HEI relating to behaviour, conduct, competency, health and safety issues, offering advice, support and decision-making referrals to others where necessary
-
Support and provide expert guidance to managers/ Practice Supervisors/ Practice Assessors / educators to provide feedback on performance and failingtrainees
-
Contribute to clinical skills training programmes for bands 2-4 nursing and midwifery staff to expand and update their clinical skills e.g. Venepuncture, cannulation and ECG
-
Plan and coordinate inter-professional learning opportunities in practice for all bands 2-4learners
-
Collaborate with other roles / post holders who support students / learners from other professions to develop inter-professional learning
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-educated Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC registration
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education/ significant experience of teaching in an acute care setting
- Mentorship/ practice assessor qualification
- Evidence of leadership/ management development
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of acute clinical settings and demonstrates good clinical decision-making skills
- Competent in undertaking cannulation, venepuncture, ECG and urinary catheterisation
- Knowledge and experience of developing bands 2-4 clinical staff including apprenticeships
- Current experience of assessing clinical skills
- Experience of developing training and education programmes
- Experience of working with staff across a range of disciplines and levels
- Experience of formal classroom and clinical based teaching
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-educated Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC registration
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education/ significant experience of teaching in an acute care setting
- Mentorship/ practice assessor qualification
- Evidence of leadership/ management development
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of acute clinical settings and demonstrates good clinical decision-making skills
- Competent in undertaking cannulation, venepuncture, ECG and urinary catheterisation
- Knowledge and experience of developing bands 2-4 clinical staff including apprenticeships
- Current experience of assessing clinical skills
- Experience of developing training and education programmes
- Experience of working with staff across a range of disciplines and levels
- Experience of formal classroom and clinical based teaching
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).
