About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the development, progression and achievement of pre-registration student nurses and student nursing associates across the Trust. This includes ensuring clear, robust and consistent processes are in place to support learning, supervision, assessment and progression in clinical practice.
Working in partnership with clinical teams and Approved Education Institutions (AEIs), the post holder will provide expert advice, support and training to staff undertaking Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor roles, including delivery of Student Supervision, Support and Assessment (SSSA) training in line with NMC requirements.
The post holder will lead and contribute to the recruitment and selection of pre-registration student nurse cohorts in collaboration with university partners, and work with education, workforce and operational colleagues to support the development and effective use of clinical placement capacity, ensuring safe, high-quality learning environments.
Acting as a key professional point of contact for pre-registration learners, the post holder will support learner experience, escalation of concerns and effective engagement with practice learning processes. The role will also contribute to the management and continuous improvement of the learning experience for pre- and post-registration nurses, including promotion of learner feedback and participation in quality assurance activities such as the National Education and Training Survey (NETS).
Main duties of the job
To support the development of student nurses/ during pre-registration nurse training. This will involve ensuring clear processes are established to support their development and progress throughout the programme. Provide advice, support and training to staff in clinical practice in their supervisory roles Deliver Student Support Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) training as required. To lead on the recruitment and selection of student cohorts in partnership with university partners. Lead. the increase of the clinical placement capacity with colleagues to ensure a quality learning experience. To act a point of contact in the organisation for pre-registration student learners To support the Trust with the management of the learning experience for pre and post registration nurses working within the Trust, encouraging and promoting the National education and training survey to learners
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
oRegistered Nurse on Part one of the UK NMC register oEvidence of post registration education activity to Master's level or equivalent experience oTeaching qualification or equivalent oEvidence of training in leadership and management
Desirable
Professional Nurse Advocate/RCS supervisor training or working towards Improvement qualification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Demonstrable clinical experience as a team or department leader / ward manager role with experience of managing staff Experienced Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor or equivalent Experience of teaching in a variety of settings Experience in change management Experience of data collection and analysis Evidence of applying current research to practice Experience in conducting audits oKnowledge of NMC Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses and Midwives (May 2018)
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of project management
Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential
Ability to adapt to the changing needs of service Enthusiastic and inspiring Motivated and able to motivate others Calm and objective Approachable and able to provide evidence based feedback Punctual Reliable work record Professional role model
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)