Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Support Nursing Associate
Band 5
Job overview
Working collaboratively with Lead Clinical Educator & Clinical Facilitators for Pre-Registration delivering training, education and to support the practice & professional development of all student nurses and trainee nursing associates, related to the care of patients within all Divisions, in accordance with national and local guidelines & ensure that they are competent & fit for purpose.
This is an essential post for nurse education in clinical practice and a fundamental requirement of the role is consistent and effective role-modelling and leadership for nurses and other professional groups within the Division and Trust wide.
You must be a Registered Nursing Associate, with a passion for nurturing and teaching, consistent strong values, be able to influence change through persistence, diplomacy and vision
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Main duties of the job
This role is to support and promote the role of Nursing Associates within the trust and support TNAs on programme.
Support and assist with the facilitation of training, education and support the practice and professional development of all nursing students and nursing apprentices. Facilitating effective evidence-based nursing care to the highest standard disseminating these skills through demonstration and role modelling, demonstrate an awareness of the needs of individual students and give support and guidance where necessary and facilitating motivation and innovation amongst health care staff, encouraging a positive attitude learning and be a role model to all pre registration students.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification for more detailed information of what the role will require and what is expected
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC NA registration
- Recognised teaching/mentorship course / SSSA trained
- English language (listening, reading, writing, speaking) proficiency at the level identified by the relevant regulatory body
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post-registration experience in an acute setting
- Previous experience in supervising and assessing students
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to support groups and undertake 1:1 support
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Paterson
- Job title
- Pre Reg Lead Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733677936
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