Job Description

This post is for a fixed period of 2 year s to facilitate and support the clinical, professional, and educational development of mental health nursing workforce colleagues. The post is suitable for registered mental health nurse with extensive clinical experience , experience in education and skills as a Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) demonstrated through qualification and practice .



The overarching aim of the Professional Nurse Educator (PNE) is to facilitate and support the clinical, professional, and educational development of mental health nursing workforce colleagues (including but not limited to registered nurses, student nurses and healthcare support workers) across Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.



The post holder will be responsible to work with the Professions and Quality Team, and Clinical and Quality Leads across GMMH .



The PNE will deliver, monitor, and evaluat e the preceptorship programme and clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the mental health nursing team, with a specific focus on enabling the delivery of high-quality patient/person centred care that is grounded in evidence-based practice and underpinned by national, organisational and trust objectives, guidelines, and policies.



The PNE will track and monitor the compliance of the preceptorship pathway for preceptees across GMMH.



The postholder will provide expert knowledge and clinical leadership to all nurses within the clinical team, facilitating the application of theory to practice across GMMH clinical setting s .



T his is a protected role to improve staff experience, well - being and professional safety of the mental health workforce by offering ongoing support and restorative clinical supervision leading to improved staff retention with a focus upon preceptorship, ret ire and return and revalidation. The post holder will be supernumerary.



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.



Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.



Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.



Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.



Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education



Lead by example, acting as a role model to others by demonstrating effective professional attitudes and behaviours.



At all times promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients, relatives, and staff.



Collaborate with colleagues to review and evaluate existing clinical practice training and development programmes and develop new training initiatives.



Organise and provide high quality evidence-based clinical, theoretical, educational and training programmes in response to identified training needs analysis based upon local and national guidelines, Quality Improvement agenda and reviews.



Provide a bespoke/structured in-house education and training programme to enable staff to meet the on-going needs of the patient and their family.



Support the development of clinical competence across the nursing workforce, including (but not limited to) registered nursing staff, nursing students and healthcare support workers.



Provide regular and consistent restorative supervision, mentorship, coaching and facilitation for all staff to enable the development of confidence and critical thinking in clinical and operational duties.



Facilitate and deliver learning through a blended approach using quality assured materials to support individual learning needs and styles.



Facilitate staff to assess their skills, knowledge, attitude, attributes and abilities against a role specific clinical competency framework and assist in the development and implementation of effective personal development plans in conjunction with their line manager (as required).



Ensure that all clinical training and development programmes meet current curriculum requirements and professional standards of nursing practice.



Encourage a supportive learning culture where students and nursing staff can maximise opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes related to professional development, preceptorship and Nurse registration and revalidation.



Monitor preceptorship compliance, leading preceptors and precptees to complete the preceptorship pathway utilising deadlines and goals indicated in the GMMH Preceptorship Policy, NHSE Standards and NMC guidance.



Please see attached job description and person specification



Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)