Job summary Interview Date: 1st April 2025 At Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the Workforce Development and Student Support Team supports pre and post registration students and learners across a range of non-medical professions, runs the trust wide Preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners and, delivers clinical skills training. We are recruiting to the position of Lead Nurse/Practitioner for Workforce Development, who is either a nurse, midwife or allied health professional to lead a team of Practice Educators and Pastoral Support Workers to deliver high quality evidence-based learning and development opportunities throughout the trust. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about educating the current and future clinical workforce. The Lead Nurse/Practitioner will work across professional boundaries ensuring staff and learners receive high quality clinical training experiences from care certificate for non-registered staff, clinical skills acquisition through to preceptorship delivery according to NHS England standards and frameworks for nursing, midwifery and AHPs. Our department primarily operates Monday Friday between 8am 6pm and there is occasional weekend work to support attendance at local university and college open days. Main duties of the job Lead on the implementation of Prepare to Care and the Care Certificate for Care Support Workers. Lead on the ongoing development, maintenance and monitoring of a quality preceptorship package for newly qualified practitioners, based upon NHS England Standards. Lead on the delivery of clinical induction through Prepare to Nurse for newly qualified nurses. Lead on the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality assured and evidence-based clinical skills training for all non-medical staff, including various methods of delivery, within the trust ensuring that the requirements of NMC and HCPC are adhered to and supporting the Trusts strategic objectives and operational plans promoting a strong culture of learning and development. The Lead Nurse/Practitioner for Workforce Development will provide leadership and management for pastoral support workers and practice educators and co-chair the Trustwide Practice Educator forum. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9163-3580E-02-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Lead Nurse for Workforce Development Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Lead Nurse for Workforce Development Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues and the role of HEE Knowledge and understanding of clinical workforce career progression including TNA, TAP and RNDA Knowledge and understanding of the Care Certificate Knowledge and understanding of clinical skills education Experience Essential Substantial and relevant post-registration experience Experience of leadership Experience of managing a team Experience of inter-professional working. Experience of report writing Experience of managing change Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what you do to get the best out of people. Qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC) Evidence of ongoing professional development Recognised qualification relating to teaching or supporting learners in practice Desirable PG Cert Health Professional Education Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues and the role of HEE Knowledge and understanding of clinical workforce career progression including TNA, TAP and RNDA Knowledge and understanding of the Care Certificate Knowledge and understanding of clinical skills education Experience Essential Substantial and relevant post-registration experience Experience of leadership Experience of managing a team Experience of inter-professional working. Experience of report writing Experience of managing change Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what you do to get the best out of people. Qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC) Evidence of ongoing professional development Recognised qualification relating to teaching or supporting learners in practice Desirable PG Cert Health Professional Education Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)