Job Description
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefitsEquality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.
The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.Job overviewThe Clinical Workforce Team has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about clinical workforce to join as a Senior Workforce Practitioner.This role will undertake project work as part of the Clinical Workforce team as well as providing support to the Lead for Safer Staffing to deliver training and guidance to clinical wards/departments across the organisation in Safecare and the Annual Acuity review process.We have one 37.5 post available (job share would be considered) on a permanent basis.You will need excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively in order to collaborate with senior clinical staff and ESNEFT recruitment and retention teams to design, implement and evaluate clinical workforce projects.You will have a working knowledge of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and NHS People Promise as well as an awareness of national and regional clinical workforce initiatives.You can choose whether your base site will be Colchester however cross site working and travel is a requirement of the role.Main duties of the job- To support implementation of the NHS Long-term workforce Plan, NHS People promise, national and regional clinical workforce initiatives in line with ESNEFT Clinical Strategy- To collaborate with senior clinical staff, the workforce lead, ESNEFT recruitment and retention teams and the Faculty of Education to design, implement and evaluate clinical workforce projects- To provide training and guidance to clinical areas in relation to the recording and analysis of Safecare data to ensure appropriate decision making and the mitigation of risk in relation to skill mix.- Support the Lead for Safer staffing in the annual acuity process.- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with clinical areas and key corporate divisions providing support and advice with ongoing projects and initiatives- Support activities to grow and develop our clinical workforce pipeline- Support delivery of trust-wide training for medical devices- Identify and develop resources to support retention of non-medical clinical staff- Provide pastoral support to non UK trained non-medical clinical professional- Support Safer Staffing agendaWorking for our organisationWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone.
Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person specificationExperienceEssential criteria- Recent post qualifying experience in an acute setting- Experience supporting staff in the clinical environment- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experienceDesirable criteria- Previous experience at band 6- Project management/QI experience- Experience of delivering teaching or trainingQualificationsEssential criteria- NMC Registered Nurse - AdultDesirable criteria- Undertaking recent/current academic study- Project management qualification- Professional Advocacy qualification- Mental Health First AiderKnowledgeEssential criteria- Knowledge of current national workforce strategies e.g. Long term workforce plan- Awareness of the Safer staffing agendaPlease note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information documentThe Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity.
Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.