Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Hiring for Practice Educator (Legacy Mentor) Job at Bodmin, England , UK Full Time

Job overview

Cornwall Health and Care Partnership is committed to supporting the development of our newly qualified nursing professionals. It is a dynamic time in post-registration education and support with the introduction of new Practice Educator (Legacy Mentors). If you are seeking new opportunities in later career, have a wealth of experience to share, including the provision of coaching, mentoring and pastoral support to those registered professionals who are at the start of their careers or newly appointed into the NHS this is the position for you.

You will work within a well-established team who have developed a strong networked community of practice across various providers. To support our objectives the team are looking to recruit several Practice Educator (Legacy Mentors) to work across the health and care sector. This opportunity is temporary for the next 12 months with secondments and flexible working considered. Those with experience of working within the primary care or social care sectors are encouraged to apply.

The person we are looking for will have; a strong clinical background with recent clinical experience, excellent communication skills, demonstrate a passion for education and act as a professional role model. Previous experience of supporting learners will be essential. We will provide appropriate support and opportunities for your continued development.

Main duties of the job

Legacy mentors provide essential professional advice, education and guidance, feeding forward their ‘legacy’ to the next generation and supporting staff health and wellbeing and career progression.

The role will involve working closely with the existing team to ensure your accumulated clinical wisdom is not lost (through retirement) and instead is used to impart knowledge, skills and experience to the next generation of newly appointed clinical professionals. You will contribute to the development of high-quality learning environments. You will be responsible for developing positive working relationships across sectors working with autonomy.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide legacy mentorship to newly qualified nursing staff working across the health and care system in Cornwall. You will work within an existing system wide team of educators.

You will enhance access to education, development, training, and support given to newly qualified nursing workforce. The development and monitoring of mentorship in practice in keeping with the standards and requirements of professional regulatory bodies.

The team will work within various sectors and support a designated area with a clear focus on mentorship and retention across all sectors within East, Central and West Cornwall.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
• Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

We are committed to diversity and equality of employment including the employment of current and former service users.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

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.