Employer Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust Employer type NHS Site Portland House Town Worthing Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum / pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 14/07/2025 08:00
NHS AfC: Band 6
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join the Nursing Research, Education and Development (NRED) team as a Practice Educator (Nursing Apprenticeships).
This is an exciting opportunity to support the development, training and retention of nursing apprentices across Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, helping to shape the future of the nursing workforce while supporting high-quality, inclusive care.
Main duties of the job
Spend around 50% of your time in clinical practice, supporting apprentices' development and providing pastoral guidance.
* Support Practice Assessors and Supervisors through the delivery of Supporting Learners in Practice (SLiP) training and guidance.
* Work in close collaboration with Practice Education Facilitators, workforce and recruitment teams, Lead Nurses, and university partners to deliver high-quality apprenticeship pathways.
* Promote inclusive learning environments that support neurodiversity and actively reduce health inequalities.
* Contribute to apprenticeship recruitment activity, helping raise awareness of nursing careers and supporting candidate development.
* Participate in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of placements to ensure educational outcomes are met and placement capacity is effectively utilised.
* Represent the Practice Education Team in Trust and university meetings and events, championing the value of apprenticeships within the Trust's workforce strategy.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for children, young people, adults and older adults across Sussex.
We are guided by our vision:
Delivering great care and improving outcomes together.
Our work is shaped by the Trust's current five-year strategic objectives, including:
* Providing consistently high-quality, culturally competent and neuro-affirmative care
* Improving access and reducing health inequalities
* Creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workforce
* Embedding continuous learning, innovation and quality improvement
* Promoting financial and environmental sustainability in all we do
We actively support flexible working and understand the value of a healthy work-life balance. We welcome conversations about part-time working, flexible hours or other adjustments that would help make this role right for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Registered Nurse - Mental Health or Learning Disability (current NMC registration)
* Degree or equivalent level of study
* Up-to-date Practice Assessor status
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Recent and relevant clinical experience
* Experience supporting students or apprentices in practice
* Understanding of professional accountability and the educational needs of learners
Please see the full job description and person specification for further information.
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Person specification
Qualifications
* RN - learning disability or mental health nurse registrant
* Degree or equivalent level study
* Practice Assessor (must be able to demonstrate being up to date)
Knowledge/Experience
* Evidence of professional development since qualification
* Recent clinical experience
* Understanding of own accountability and responsibilities
* Current experience of being a practice assessor with undergraduate students/trainees/apprentices
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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