Legacy Mentor - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Gloucester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months

  • Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*The Legacy Mentor role is a rewarding opportunity which will appeal to an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse in the mid to late stages of their career. This role could include helping and supporting newly qualified or new to area / department nurses, internationally educated nurses, AHPs, students and those in other clinical roles, by imparting knowledge, skills and experience through coaching and supporting colleagues through early and transitional stages within their careers.


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 incoming generation as they set out on a career, and others who are progressing in their career, in Mental Health service provision.


The successful applicant will work flexibly within Wotton Lawn Hospital whilst establishing and maintaining a connection with the Professional Development & Clinical Skills Team and other teams within GHC Learning and Development Dept e.g.

Mental Health Training and Leadership and OD. Time will be spent at Wotton Lawn, Invista, Brockworth and working from home.


Level 1 Registered Mental Health Nurse Professional Registration with the NMC is required, in addition to mentor and coach colleagues experience in teaching, coaching, supervision, and supporting learners in practice (as a practice assessor) is required.

This role will be key in supporting colleagues to remain in post and stay well.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be passionate about your profession and be able to provide pastoral support to others.

You will need to be confident in building relationships and collaborating with others. You will be providing coaching and mentoring.

  • To help facilitate a positive working environment for those early and transitioning nurses, providing support through coaching and mentoring
  • Coach newly qualified clinical professionals and / or students on placement 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/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
We are happy to provide training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.


At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it.

This is the same approach we take for our employees.

We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards.

The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.


Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.


Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

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