Role Summary
To lead, plan and deliver OSCE (Observed Structured Clinical Examinations) training for internationally trained registered nurses
To provide appropriate assessment and support to internationally trained nurses to enable them to complete and pass their NMC OSCE to gain their UK registration
To devise, plan and deliver training programmes as required, to support Registered Nurses during their transition to the NHS.
To offer pastoral and clinical support for all Registered professionals as required.
To lead and support a small team in delivering OSCE training to internationally trained nurses, motivating and progressing the team forward to deliver a successful positive OSCE program.
To ensure all training resources are regularly updated and kept in line with the NMC standards required of OSCE exams. This may include written, verbal or video resources as necessary.
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Are you a strong and passionate leader?
Are you a positive role model who is keen and eager to lead a team?
Do you have experience of working with international nurses and a strong desire to teach?
If so this could be the role for you. The Practice Education Team has gained permanent funding for the role of a lead OSCE trainer. As part of this role you will lead a team in organising, delivering and evaluating OSCE training for the trust, to allow international nurses new to the trust to complete their NMC exam and gain their NMC registration to work in the UK.
As part of this role you will lead other staff to train overseas nurses to a standard required to complete and pass the NMC OSCE exam. You will deliver both theoretical and practical training and skills sessions including APIE, ANTT, catheterisation and peak flow skills. All of this will be delivered in a training ward environment.
Part of this role will also involve liaising with the NMC test centres to ensure nurses are booked into complete their OSCE exams in a timely fashion and ensure that candidates are aware of when their exams are and support them in preparing for their exams. You will be expected to provide pastoral support to international nurses as required and support them in their transition to the NHS.
As part of this role you will be required to line manage a small team of staff completing 1:1's, appraisals, and performance and sickness management of the team if required. You will also be expected to support the team pastorally if needed. If you have a passion and drive for teaching, working with international nurses and leading a team, this could be the role for you. Full support will be provided by the Practice Education Team Lead.
Working Pattern: 07:30-18:00 (Monday to Friday)
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact: Helen O'Connor, Practice Education Team Lead, helen.oconnor@nhs.net, 01392408434
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
