Practice Nurse Mentor
Lincolnshire Training Hub
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Job summary
As primary care develops and changes to meet the growing needs of local communities, it is vital that the General Practice Nurse (GPN) and Nursing Associate (NA) workforce also expands and develops. Whilst new GPNs and NAs are recruited to primary care multidisciplinary teams they will require support in developing expertise and capacity to deliver care. It is anticipated that many new GPNs and NAs will increasingly have little or no prior experience in general practice. If newly recruited GPNs and NAs are to be retained in general practice it is especially during their early weeks and months in general practice settings to ensure a level of support that guides skill and expertise development, helps to increase confidence and provides a foundation on which a long and rewarding career can be built.
Career Start is a 1-2year supported programme aiming to embed new and returning nurses or NAs into primary care and improve retention. The programme combines training, support and career development into a rounded package.
Aimed at experienced GPNs with an interest in supporting new to practice and return to practice nurses or NAs within the Career Start programme. This is a portfolio working opportunity with a chance to develop mentoring and training skills, whilst offering newly qualified and return to practice nurses support to embed into the local primary care landscape.
Please note, this role is as on a self-employed basis.
Main duties of the job
What does the role involve?
- Mentoring new to practice GPN or NA fellows- those within the first year of qualification or employment in general practice
- Mentoring return to practice nurses in a GP placement
- Undertaking training organised by Lincolnshire Training Hub (LTH)
- Active participation in peer support and learning, as well as feedback and quality assurance, on a regular basis
- Number of mentees negotiable
What is the commitment required to be a mentor?
- Mentors will be responsible for managing their own time
- Time may vary depending on mentee(s)
- Working in primary care
- Timings are flexible and negotiable between mentor and mentee
- Initial mentor training
How will LTH support?
- Bespoke mentoring and coaching course
- Monthly review sessions where you can debrief, feedback and seek peer support
- WhatsApp group with mentors, where you can seek support and guidance
- Named lead for any concerns or queries that arise
- Opportunity for external coaching and mentoring qualifications
- Hourly rate of pay
About us
Lincolnshire Training Hub (LTH) is focussed on exploring and meeting the educational needs of the multi-disciplinary primary care team. Bringing together organisations, community providers and local authorities. LTH is committed to supporting the workforce, recruitment, retention and developmental needs of Primary Care. We provide educational development opportunities and information to support all members of the healthcare team. We also facilitate student placements for school children, undergraduate students and post graduate learners.
Our multi professional clinical educator team have extensive experience of delivering education and supporting learners in multiple clinical and non-clinical environments. Our non-clinical team support the project management and LTH development ensuring that objectives are met and measured whilst implementing a strong governance structure to feedback and share best practice. LTH supports the work of the Lincolnshire System ICB and works in partnership to lead on projects on behalf of the Lincolnshire system.
Date posted
07 August 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
E0385-23-0001
Job locations
The Old Rectory
High Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2SE
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Training Hub
Address
The Old Rectory
High Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2SE
Employer's website
https://www.lincolnshiretraininghub.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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