Job summary To support the Lead Care Coach for Nursing/Maternity Assistants in the assessment of training needs, implementation, development and delivery of education and support programmes for Nursing/Maternity Assistants within the UHNM and ensuring safe and effective clinical / education practice. Promote and implement initiatives aimed at developing and enhancing the quality of Nursing Assistants and support them in their continuing professional development to enable them to achieve agreed competencies. Providing support to the Lead Care Coach assisting in developing innovative and evidence based roles for Nursing/Maternity Assistants. Act as a professional and credible role model and adopting a pastoral role for Nursing/Maternity Assistants. The Senior Care Coach will actively encourage and empower staff towards developing personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential; attaining, maintaining and enhancing competence within their role as Nursing/Maternity Assistants. Provide clear, consistent and accurate advice, under the direction of the Lead Care Coach for Nursing Assistants, to Ward Managers and clinical staff about the Nursing Assistant's role and its development. Main duties of the job Working within an educational environment. Supporting and reinforcing the values and standards of compassion and respect in care, demonstrating analysis and decision-making skills Supporting in the delivery of educational sessions to Nursing Assistants, providing a clinically and educationally excellent, high-quality service which will influence and facilitate change within the organisation. When delivering training sessions and supporting staff clinically, promote that all staff are aware of and adhere to all relevant Trust policies and procedures as part of educational activity, Work in partnership with staff from HEI and local colleges and the Care Coach in the development of the Nursing Assistant development pathway Use advanced knowledge and skills in negotiating and agreeing level of competence. Will be required to interpret and manage complex, confidential and sensitive information Network with colleagues within the UHNM, HEI's and colleges to enable delivery of varied education and training programmes. Use excellent presentation skills to deliver training and clinical education presentations relating predominantly to the Nursing Assistant skill set consisting of large and small groups. On occasions may be required to deliver to registered staff. Contribute to the design and the delivery of informal and formal teaching programmes. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6974388 Job locations Both sites New Castle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Act as a role model in all episodes of interaction with Trust staff, patients, their carers and members of the public and manage situations which they may come across regarding barriers to understanding. Working within an educational environment. Supporting and reinforcing the values and standards of compassion and respect in care, demonstrating analysis and decision-making skills Supporting in the delivery of educational sessions to Nursing Assistants, providing a clinically and educationally excellent, high-quality service which will influence and facilitate change within the organisation. When delivering training sessions and supporting staff clinically, promote that all staff are aware of and adhere to all relevant Trust policies and procedures as part of educational activity, Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the team. Work in partnership with staff from HEI and local colleges and the Care Coach in the development of the Nursing Assistant development pathway It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment. Use advanced knowledge and skills in negotiating and agreeing level of competence. Will be required to interpret and manage complex, confidential and sensitive information Network with colleagues within the UHNM, HEIs and colleges to enable delivery of varied education and training programmes. Use excellent presentation skills to deliver training and clinical education presentations relating predominantly to the Nursing Assistant skill set consisting of large and small groups. On occasions may be required to deliver to registered staff. Contribute to the design and the delivery of informal and formal teaching programmes. Be expected to participate in quality assurance initiatives and clinical governance with a particular emphasis on the Nursing Assistant band 2-4 agenda. Knowledge, Training & Experience Current NMC registration ENB 998/mentorship module or have experience of teaching and assessing Minimum of 2 years post registration experience Minimum of 12 months experience in a Band 6 post Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working Analytical & Judgemental Skills The post holder will need to assist in the analysis of feedback from education programmes and meetings with the Nursing teams in order to support the Care Coach for Nursing/Maternity Assistants in the development of the Nursing/Maternity Assistant role. The post holder will need to facilitate assessments of competence using direct, indirect, feedback and questioning methods in order to guide the development of Nursing/Maternity Assistants. Monitor and review information from HEIs/Colleges on students evaluation of education and development programmes. Planning and Organisational Skills The post holder will prioritise, plan workload and organise own workload to ensure that evidence based education programmes are available to Nursing Assistants. Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored and able to evidence this. Ensure that all staff within the clinical areas have equitable access to, and are aware of, recent national and local policies which impact and affect the delivery of nursing/midwifery care; particularly the Care Certificate Ensure purposeful and effective learning experiences for Nursing assistants Physical Skills The post holder will be required to have the dexterity and accuracy required for procedures such as: Venepuncture, Cannulation, and Catheterisation etc. The post holder will be required to have standard keyboard skills; higher than average ability in the use of presentation, word processor and spread sheet software; projection/multimedia equipment and e-learning resources. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (2018) and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times. Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC. To support in the promotion of a high standard of fundamental care. Ensure education is evidence based To advise and ensure that nursing teams delegate appropriately to staff who have the proven competence in the task being delegated. To ensure that clinical procedures, such as Venepuncture and Cannulation, are performed to consistently high evidence based standards. To act as a visible positive role model in the delivery of patient centred, compassionate and safe care, ensuring that Trust values are adhered to. Assesses and develops care programmes and competencies for nursing assistants. Advises nursing assistants with highly specialist advice Participate in supporting a culture of protecting patients from harm and deprivation on basic rights ensuring a safe and effective service with continuous quality improvement. JD may state that whilst post holder is based at Royal Stoke University Hospital, the role involves travel to and from to undertake work also at County hospital Job description Job responsibilities Act as a role model in all episodes of interaction with Trust staff, patients, their carers and members of the public and manage situations which they may come across regarding barriers to understanding. Working within an educational environment. Supporting and reinforcing the values and standards of compassion and respect in care, demonstrating analysis and decision-making skills Supporting in the delivery of educational sessions to Nursing Assistants, providing a clinically and educationally excellent, high-quality service which will influence and facilitate change within the organisation. When delivering training sessions and supporting staff clinically, promote that all staff are aware of and adhere to all relevant Trust policies and procedures as part of educational activity, Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the team. Work in partnership with staff from HEI and local colleges and the Care Coach in the development of the Nursing Assistant development pathway It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment. Use advanced knowledge and skills in negotiating and agreeing level of competence. Will be required to interpret and manage complex, confidential and sensitive information Network with colleagues within the UHNM, HEIs and colleges to enable delivery of varied education and training programmes. Use excellent presentation skills to deliver training and clinical education presentations relating predominantly to the Nursing Assistant skill set consisting of large and small groups. On occasions may be required to deliver to registered staff. Contribute to the design and the delivery of informal and formal teaching programmes. Be expected to participate in quality assurance initiatives and clinical governance with a particular emphasis on the Nursing Assistant band 2-4 agenda. Knowledge, Training & Experience Current NMC registration ENB 998/mentorship module or have experience of teaching and assessing Minimum of 2 years post registration experience Minimum of 12 months experience in a Band 6 post Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working Analytical & Judgemental Skills The post holder will need to assist in the analysis of feedback from education programmes and meetings with the Nursing teams in order to support the Care Coach for Nursing/Maternity Assistants in the development of the Nursing/Maternity Assistant role. The post holder will need to facilitate assessments of competence using direct, indirect, feedback and questioning methods in order to guide the development of Nursing/Maternity Assistants. Monitor and review information from HEIs/Colleges on students evaluation of education and development programmes. Planning and Organisational Skills The post holder will prioritise, plan workload and organise own workload to ensure that evidence based education programmes are available to Nursing Assistants. Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored and able to evidence this. Ensure that all staff within the clinical areas have equitable access to, and are aware of, recent national and local policies which impact and affect the delivery of nursing/midwifery care; particularly the Care Certificate Ensure purposeful and effective learning experiences for Nursing assistants Physical Skills The post holder will be required to have the dexterity and accuracy required for procedures such as: Venepuncture, Cannulation, and Catheterisation etc. The post holder will be required to have standard keyboard skills; higher than average ability in the use of presentation, word processor and spread sheet software; projection/multimedia equipment and e-learning resources. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (2018) and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times. Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC. To support in the promotion of a high standard of fundamental care. Ensure education is evidence based To advise and ensure that nursing teams delegate appropriately to staff who have the proven competence in the task being delegated. To ensure that clinical procedures, such as Venepuncture and Cannulation, are performed to consistently high evidence based standards. To act as a visible positive role model in the delivery of patient centred, compassionate and safe care, ensuring that Trust values are adhered to. Assesses and develops care programmes and competencies for nursing assistants. Advises nursing assistants with highly specialist advice Participate in supporting a culture of protecting patients from harm and deprivation on basic rights ensuring a safe and effective service with continuous quality improvement. JD may state that whilst post holder is based at Royal Stoke University Hospital, the role involves travel to and from to undertake work also at County hospital Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse Desirable Education/Teaching qualification Experience Essential 12 Months Minimum Band 6 Clinical Experience Skills Essential Leadership and Management Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse Desirable Education/Teaching qualification Experience Essential 12 Months Minimum Band 6 Clinical Experience Skills Essential Leadership and Management Skills 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Both sites New Castle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)