Legacy Mentor

Do you want a rewarding opportunity that makes the most of your experience?

Do you want to inspire the next generation of the Community Nursing workforce?

The Legacy Mentor role should appeal to experienced nurses in the late stages of their career. You will be helping newly qualified nurses and those in other clinical roles by imparting your knowledge, skills and experience through coaching and supporting them in the early stages of their career. 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 incoming generation as they set out on a career in health and care.
- Interview date may change depending on the volume of applicants*

This role will be key in supporting newly qualified colleagues to stay and 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 providing training for someone with the right skills and attitude needed for this role.

You will work in a range of teams across the community nursing workforce using a coaching model. In addition to mentoring newly qualified professionals, you will also support practice placements for learners, and liaise with other practice placement support staff to ensure consistency of support across the setting.

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others
- To help facilitate a positive working environment for people in their early career and provide support where possible 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
- Work as an integral member of the section to develop appropriate strategies and support for relevant staff in early career, and support retention.