Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the day  to day training and supervision of registered nurses and registered nursing associates, as well as the on boarding, induction, orientation and training of new starters. 

 

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for colleagues.

 

The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to work under extreme pressure, and be able to exercise sound judgement and decision making skills.

 

The post holder is expected to be proactive in terms of keeping themselves fully up to date and briefed on trust policies and performance targets.

 

Cross covering members of the team will also be expected during busy periods and to cover absence.

Main duties of the job

·         Day to day training and support for registered nurses and registered nursing associates

·         Support ward managers with the recruitment of band 4 nursing associates, band 5 registered nurses and band 6 charge nurse/sisters.

·         Liaise with the theatres/surgical PDN team to ensure all training given to staff is appropriate, relevant and up to date

·         Keep an updated database for all mandatory training, continued professional development, with attendance, completion and feedback

·         Will provide educational direction, guidance and access to a range of learning opportunities for all registered staff in PSC and SSSU for maximum learning, by enhancing personal development, through framework of knowledge skills, educational programmes and support.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.