3580 - Lead Nurse / Practitioner for Workforce Development

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Barnsley is seeking a Lead Nurse/Practitioner for Workforce Development. This 12-month position focuses on leading a team to deliver high-quality clinical training and support for newly qualified practitioners. The ideal candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic about educating the current and future clinical workforce in line with NHS standards. This role is part-time at 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Should be a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional with leadership experience.
• Experience in clinical training and development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high quality clinical training experiences.
• Implement and maintain a quality preceptorship package.
• Provide leadership for pastoral support workers and practice educators.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Passion for education

Job description

Overview

At Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the Workforce Development and Student Support Team supports pre and post registration students and learners across a range of non-medical professions, runs the trust wide Preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners and delivers clinical skills training. We are recruiting to the position of Lead Nurse/Practitioner for Workforce Development for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role is for a nurse, midwife or allied health professional to lead a team of Practice Educators and Pastoral Support Workers to deliver high quality evidence-based learning and development opportunities throughout the trust.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about educating the current and future clinical workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead across professional boundaries to ensure staff and learners receive high quality clinical training experiences from care certificate for non-registered staff, clinical skills acquisition through to preceptorship delivery according to NHS England standards and frameworks for nursing, midwifery and AHPs.
• Lead on the implementation of Prepare to Care and the Care Certificate for Care Support Workers.
• Lead on the ongoing development, maintenance and monitoring of a quality preceptorship package for newly qualified practitioners, based upon NHS England Standards.
• Lead on the delivery of clinical induction through Prepare to Nurse for newly qualified nurses.
• Lead on the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality assured and evidence-based clinical skills training for all non-medical staff, including various methods of delivery, within the trust ensuring that the requirements of NMC and HCPC are adhered to and supporting the Trusts strategic objectives and operational plans promoting a strong culture of learning and development.
• Provide leadership and management for pastoral support workers and practice educators and co-chair the Trustwide Practice Educator forum.

Working Arrangements

Our department primarily operates Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm with occasional weekend work to support attendance at local university and college open days. This post is offered at 30 hours per week.

Other Information

We reserve the right to close positions early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital; it is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident throughout the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility. Please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.