Contact information
Please contact the midyorks.pdeuteam@nhs.net for any enquires relating to this post.
About the role
Are you passionate about supporting staff through education and supporting the development of our non-medical workforce? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our ‘Award Winning’ Professional Development & Education Unit (PDEU) at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, as a Transition Support Mentor (TSM). This exciting permanent opportunity will allow for the successful candidates to fullfill their career aspirations within education.
The ideal candidates must be able to show evidence of high standards of practice an understanding of the education and assessment of competence within healthcare. Furthermore, an ability to prioritise and manage their own workload with the support of the Lead Clinical Educators.
The pioneering post will support both Student Nurses and Graduate Nurses as they transition through their training programme to be come qualified Nurses. Additionality, the TSM will support delivery of student and graduate related training programmes.
Being a catalyst for change is essential to implement continuous improvement of current and new process, both within the PDEU team and external teams. A positive problem-solving approach is essential to the success of the PDEU and MYTT teams. The successful candidates will be expected to work in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Non-Registered Workforce and the Matron for Professional Development and Education along with the Lead Clinical Educators, Practice Educators and Assistant Practice Educators to implement the team’s aim, which is, ‘The courage to make a difference through innovative education and professional development’.
The post holder will demonstrate professional behaviours and effective leadership to our Non-Medical professional workforce and promote the vision of the Trust and build excellent working relationships with the clinical teams. Keeping clinical skills and competence up to date is essential to maintain clinical credibility in both the classroom and clinical environments and will be integral to the success of the role when supporting students and graduates to thrive in the workplace.
If you are a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about excellent patient care and enjoys helping others to achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply for this fantastic opportunity to diversify your portfolio and make a difference to those around you and the patients experience at MYTT.
Please note, the advert may close early if a high number of applications are submitted.
Main duties
To work within the Professional Development and Education Unit (PDEU), in accordance with the team and wider Trust values. This role will support and facilitate the learners and students within the non-medical workforce in clinical and non-clinical areas, to identify learning and development opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care through enhancing placement experience, education and pastoral support opportunities.
Support education and training to student nurses and assist in the delivery of training programmes which focus on support of student on placement and graduate transition into practice.
The post holder will develop skills to support and facilitate Newly qualified Nurses and students in clinical areas to improve placement experience and identify opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care. This will include working alongside student Nurses and graduate Nurses within the clinical environment to achieve competence and confidence.
Key requirements include:
* To support the PDEU in facilitating and delivering induction and training programmes for Pre-Registered and Registered staff.
* Providing ‘in situ’ clinical support to appropriate staff groups to assist in achieving competencies and developing confidence in their roles.
* Provide Pastoral support to learners and new starters to ensure wellbeing is supported.
* To support the Practice Learning Facilitator in student Capacity Mapping, audits and cost collection
* To be accountable for a group of learners within the Educators allocated areas.
* Be accountable for the delegated responsibility within the student and graduate workstreams.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Essential person specification requirements
Please see below the essential qualifications, experience and skills required by the post holder
* Degree or Diploma in Nursing
* Registration with NMC
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience at band 5 or equivalent
* Experience of supporting students/ learners in practice
* Willingness to complete MYTT band 5 Core competency framework if not already achieved
* Ability to assess competency in others
* Commitment to evidence based practice
* Self-directed, self-motivated, innovative and dynamic
* Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
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