Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity that makes the most of your nursing experience?
Are you looking to retire and return in the next 6 months?
Do you want to inspire the next generation of nurses in the health and social care workforce?
BSW ICB is recruiting a team of nurse Legacy Mentors. This is to support the development of our nursing workforce at all stages of their career and in particular, newly qualified nurses within all health and care settings. You will join this newly formed team, led by a Lead Legacy Mentor.
Main duties of the job
We can all reflect on the importance of mentors and role models in our own careers, and this is an opportunity to have that kind of influence on the incoming generation as they set out on a career in health and social care.
The Legacy Mentor role should appeal to experienced nurses, possibly in the later stages of their careers. This is an exciting pilot which would see experienced nurses spending a 'legacy' period, coaching, supporting and handing over their career insights to students and nurses, in the early stages of their career.
About us
If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing.
BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but may be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based.
Benefits BSW ICB offer include:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays
- Flexible working
- Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility
- Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers
- Colleague engagement forums and events
- Financial wellbeing guidance and benefits (including NHS staff offers, health service discounts, cycle scheme, car lease scheme, money helper service)
- Opportunities for learning through training and continuous development
- Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will be key in supporting newly qualified colleagues to stay, and stay well, so you will be confident in building relationships and collaborating with others.
We are happy to provide training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.
You will either have a degree or relevant experience and hold a current professional registration. In addition, you should have either have an accredited teaching qualification or experience in supporting learners in practice.
This opportunity could be fixed term or a secondment (to be approved by your line manager) for the next 12 months. You will be able to work flexibly within organisations to mentor and coach colleagues as well as work from home when necessary.
We are seeking a wide range of applicants and if you have experience in NHS trusts, Primary Care, Social Care or Public Health Nursing we would be pleased to hear from you.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Helen Slocombe, Talent Manager, Nursing and Midwifery (helenslocombe@nhs.net) or Besh Nijhar-Brown, Retention Lead (besh.nijharbrown@nhs.net) for an informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will be key in supporting newly qualified colleagues to stay, and stay well, so you will be confident in building relationships and collaborating with others.
We are happy to provide training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.
You will either have a degree or relevant experience and hold a current professional registration. In addition, you should have either have an accredited teaching qualification or experience in supporting learners in practice.
This opportunity could be fixed term or a secondment (to be approved by your line manager) for the next 12 months. You will be able to work flexibly within organisations to mentor and coach colleagues as well as work from home when necessary.
We are seeking a wide range of applicants and if you have experience in NHS trusts, Primary Care, Social Care or Public Health Nursing we would be pleased to hear from you.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Helen Slocombe, Talent Manager, Nursing and Midwifery (helenslocombe@nhs.net) or Besh Nijhar-Brown, Retention Lead (besh.nijharbrown@nhs.net) for an informal discussion.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Health professional with significant experience Educated to degree level, plus post graduate diploma or equivalent in a specific field, experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Desirable
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management Coaching experience and/or Mental Health first aid training Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences Evidence of success in efficient and effective planning and managing multiple workstreams Skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be several options
Planning Skills
Essential
- Effective at planning own workload and prioritising to achieve targets.
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing multiple workstreams ensuring they meet financial targets.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Health professional with significant experience Educated to degree level, plus post graduate diploma or equivalent in a specific field, experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Desirable
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management Coaching experience and/or Mental Health first aid training Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences Evidence of success in efficient and effective planning and managing multiple workstreams Skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be several options
Planning Skills
Essential
- Effective at planning own workload and prioritising to achieve targets.
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing multiple workstreams ensuring they meet financial targets.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).