Job Summary
Do you want to contribute to supporting the next generation of nurses and midwives in the U.K?
Are you a good communicator? Do you have an interest in role playing scenarios?
The Leeds NMC Competence Test Centre is looking for dynamic and self‑motivated individuals to join the team as an Actor of a Standardised Patient.
Leeds has a long history of supporting and training international nurses and midwives wishing to practice in the UK. In 2022 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust launched an NMC Examination Centre in the heart of the city, providing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE).
You will be responsible for portraying a simulated patient or family member in OSCE scenarios, depicting specific emotions, behaviours and disease symptoms, consistently and accurately with candidates. You will be a team player with a focused and innovative approach to problem‑solving while not compromising quality and consistency, and ensure that each candidate’s exam is standardised.
If you have attention to detail, enjoy interacting with people and have the skills to support this vital service, then this is the job for you.
We run a 7‑day service and can offer full‑time & flexible part‑time opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have experience of standardised patient acting or a clinical background.
Main Duties of the Job
You will adapt with ease to changes made to character/role profiles, switch roles/characters swiftly and decisively, be flexible to allow variations in candidate behaviour and contribute to discussions around improvement and review of the simulator resources.
You will also support the Examiner and Technician to ensure the examination environment is conducive to testing, including adhering to all health and safety requirements.
Additional responsibilities include escorting candidates to and from the test centre, supporting the administrative and housekeeping teams, and ensuring the candidate experience is a priority.
About Us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest NHS acute health providers in Europe and a regional and national centre for specialist treatment.
LTHT is one of five national competence test centres. All nurses recruited from overseas, or those who have taken significant time away from their nursing career, must complete an Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as part of their Test of Competence before they can be registered to practice in the UK.
The Test of Competence is a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirement and enables professionals to demonstrate to assessors that they have the skills and knowledge to care for people safely and effectively.
We will be working with the NMC to support the NHS, private and third‑sector organisations in expanding the nursing workforce in the UK.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
Job Responsibilities
The standardised patient is responsible for portraying a simulated patient or family member in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scenarios in a clinical and non‑clinical setting. They will portray specific emotions, behaviours and disease symptoms while interacting consistently and accurately with candidates.
Understand the content of the examination and intended outcomes to assist in the simulated role, acknowledging the importance to perform standardised and reliable simulations.
Memorise and rehearse the standardised patient scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviours and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during a scenario in the OSCEs, whilst remaining in a specific patient character as trained when responding to the candidates’ questions.
Support the Examiner and Technician to ensure the examination environment is conducive to testing, including adhering to all health and safety requirements.
Ensure commitment, uphold the high standards of the Competence Test Centre, treat all candidates equally, learn roles accurately, rehearse sufficiently and be reliable and punctual.
Support the Examiners with the flow of candidates; escort them to/from the test centre; support the administrative and housekeeping teams as required.
Applicants will have the candidate experience in the test centre in the forefront of their role.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* Qualification in English (GCSE or equivalent)
Qualifications – Desirable
* Qualification in Drama or related subject or significant relevant experience
* Undertaken recent personal development activities
* A care related qualification
Experience – Essential
* Work in a customer‑facing organisation or working in a health care institution
Experience – Desirable
* Experience of working as an actor
* Experience of working within a healthcare setting
* Experience of being a patient
* Experience of using IT and communication systems (MS Teams, Excel, Email)
Skills & Behaviours – Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
Skills & Behaviours – Desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of the OSCE process
Employer Details
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
Additional Information
Date posted: 21 July 2023
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £22,383 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, Part time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9298-CFN-0076
Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX
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