University of Northampton
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom
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About the Job
Interview Date: 27 March 2024 Full time - Fixed term: Until 19 February 2025 in line with the duration of the current test centre NMC contract with a possibility to extend to 2027 The post holder will work in partnership with the existing deputy managers and will provide sessional support at occasional weekends This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse or midwife with strategic and operational leadership experience to work collaboratively with the Deputy Managers and Operations Manager to lead and manage the Competency Test Centre which offers the OSCE Test of Competence (TOC) and other exams to Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and midwives (IEN/M) seeking entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register and nurses, midwives and nursing associates returning to the register after lapsed registration. The CTC is part of the University of Northampton. It performs an important function and has a national social impact. The CTC facilitates NMC registration to around 10,000 IENs and midwives annually, allowing them to enter the UK healthcare workforce and directly contribute to patient care nationally. The successful candidate will direct a large team of lead assessors, clinical assessors, actors, and support staff (eg. OSCE administrator / technician, invigilators, operations team) in the streamlined delivery of simulated TOC exams ensuring an excellent candidate experience and a high-quality service is always maintained and contractual requirements are met. The CTC is a welcoming, inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce. We care and are committed to staff professional development. You will benefit from a structured induction programme, annual appraisal to help identify career aspirations, access to an extensive programme of in-house and Linked-In courses. You will be supported through a mentoring, shadowing and coaching approach along with mandatory and more formal training. About you This post is suitable for senior nurses, or midwives who have the knowledge, skills and experience in leading multi-professional clinical teams, and the potential skills required for working with OSCEs and similar clinical exams. The post holder should have: Significant experience of leading multi- professional clinical teams, team building and mentoringProud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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£56.02k - £64.91k per annum