The Legacy Mentor (Practice Educator) role should appeal to healthcare professionals who have several years of clinical experience and a passion for supporting the next generation of early career leaders. You will be helping newly qualified AHPs by imparting your knowledge, skills and experience through coaching, education and guidance supporting them to gain the competence and confidence to progress their careers.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be passionate about your profession and be able to provide pastoral support to others. We can all reflect on the importance of mentors and role models in our own careers, and this is an opportunity to have that kind of influence on the new generation as they set out on a career in health and care.

By providing essential professional advice, education, and guidance, you will be feeding forward your legacy to the next generation and supporting staff health and wellbeing and career progression, whilst ensuring they have the required skills and behaviours to deliver high quality, caring and compassionate person-centred care.

This role will be key in supporting newly qualified colleagues to stay well. You will need to be confident in building relationships and collaborating with others. You will be providing coaching and mentoring, and we are happy to provide training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside the LEAD and divisional practice education teams and will be committed to supporting the development of our newly registered health care professionals.

Work alongside early career registered healthcare professionals supporting competency development and building confidence.

Promote a positive working environment for people in their early career and provide support through coaching and mentoring.

Coach newly qualified clinical professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Provide clinical expertise on a range of projects, supporting best practice and enhancing the learning environment for all.

Liaise and work with other practice area support staff to ensure consistency across the setting and blended learning approaches to support the transfer of learning and skill attainment.

Raise the profile of the role of legacy mentors and share good practice with others, enhancing the profile of the organisation and providing support to managers.

Work as an integral member of the LEAD team to develop appropriate strategies and support for relevant staff in early career, and support retention.

Provide and promote clinical learning opportunities for early career registered staff.

Ensure all training, information and guidance provided is up to date and evidence based.

Support newly qualified registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals to access and complete the Trusts Preceptorship programme within the recommended timeframe.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare professional
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification i.e., Level 3 Award in Education and Training or PGCE
• Coaching experience

Experience

Essential

• In depth or significant experience working at band 6 or above as a registered healthcare professional within Physical Health services.
• Experience of working with staff from diverse communities.
• Knowledge of working with safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating education/training sessions.
• Teaching / presentation skills and analysing and presenting information.
• Advanced negotiating / influencing skills.
• Advanced facilitation skills.
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge.
• Confident and professional leadership approach, influencing and negotiating skills to enthuse, motivate and involve others.
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills.
• Able to take responsibility for own workload, manage time effectively, whilst consulting with others.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent team builder / player / member with a willingness to be flexible and be part of the team.
• Sensitive and honest, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and learners.
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Car driver and owner along with a willingness to travel across the border of Southern Health to deliver training / attend meetings/ visit learners in practice.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good leadership skills with the ability to supervise, teach and role model the Trusts values.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

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