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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to respond rapidly and authoritatively to changing situations and to reset objectives
- Skills
Ability to challenge senior colleagues within the trust where appropriate to advocate for Preceptorship support
- Skills
Ability to constructively analyse and evaluate data to ensure all new registrants are supported via the Trusts Preceptorship framework
- Skills
Ability to present formally and prepare and write reports for senior Trust staff
- Skills
Able to use Word data bases and PowerPoint and up to date with digital frameworks such as AI and SharePoint etc.
- Knowledge
Understanding of audit and evaluation processes
- Knowledge
Understanding of the requirements for Preceptorship using best practice guidelines including the national Preceptorship Framework (2022)
- Knowledge
Understanding of quality monitoring processes
- Experience
5 years relevant clinical experience
- Experience
Experience of working with senior managers in the organisation to identify and support skills in the clinical area
- Experience
Substantial experience of supervision and assessment of learners within the clinical setting
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of giving feedback in a supportive and compassionate manner
- Other Skills
Behaves in a professional manner and demonstrates the trust’s values
- Other Skills
Works collaboratively with all members of the team
- Other Skills
Self- motivated to develop personal and professional knowledge
- Other Skills
Remains calm and approachable within challenging situations
- Other Skills
Proactive, versatile and demonstrates a problem solving approach
- Qualifications and Training
Registered Nurse
- Qualifications and Training
NMC approved Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the main themes in the NHSE Safe Learning Environment Charter (2024)
- Experience
Managerial experience
- Experience
Previous experience in a practice education role
- Qualifications and Training
Teaching qualification
- Qualifications and Training
Completed Preceptor training
Job overview
The focus of this role is support in the clinical environment, - working clinically to teach and assess newly qualified nurses, to foster competence and confidence. The postholder will be responsible for monitoring the support of newly qualified nurses and nursing associates to ensure a smooth transition from student to registrant.
Additionally, the role has a focus on the delivery and evaluation of a Preceptorship programme. A key responsibility is a welcoming and comprehensive induction for all newly qualified nurses and nursing associates.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Support
Work clinically with newly qualified nurses in clinical practice to support the transition into role and the transition into clinical teams.
Assist with the facilitation of training, education, practice support and professional development of all newly registered nurses and nursing associates.
Educational Support
Lead on the delivery and evaluation of the Preceptorship programme ensuring it is relevant and regularly reviewed to include topics which align with the strategic objectives of the Trust.
To explore and expand the learning opportunities for newly qualified nurses using creative and flexible learning methods and resources e.g., eLearning modules and simulation
Organisational
Ensure an accurate and robust trust wide database of Preceptors and Preceptees is maintained, reporting issues and concerns to the Lead Nurse for Non-Medical Education and Training.
Challenge and influence ward managers to proactively succession plan Preceptor development to ensure a consistent supply of Preceptors.
Support for Preceptors
Coordinate and lead on the preparation, training and evaluation of the teaching programme for Preceptors
Organise Preceptee support sessions and forums to ensure practitioners are supported and assessed in line with Trust/ national standards and processes.
Communication
Communicate regularly with managers and Practice Educators on changes to Preceptorship and progress of all new registrants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Information within the 'main duties of the job' section is not exhaustive - please see the job description and person specification attached.
The main responsibilities include:
Clinical support, organisational support, support for preceptors, recruitment and retention of nursing students and communication.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for GESH Practice Development Nurse - preceptorship (SGUH) with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclHCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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