Legacy Mentor (AHP) - Peterborough

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Band 6 for 30 hours per week
The Legacy Mentor role should appeal to experienced health and social care professionals in the late stages of their career. You will be helping newly qualified AHPs and AHP’s appointed into senior clinical roles by imparting your knowledge, skills and experience through coaching and mentoring. 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. the legacy mentor role- AHP will be expected to work closely with educators within the trust to enhance the support provided to the AHP workforce to ensure AHP’s thrive within their roles and want to stay within their roles.
To help facilitate a positive working environment for people in their early career and in newly appointed senior roles such as deputy and manager roles and provide support where possible through coaching and mentoring.
Collaborate and work closely with Practice development In addition to mentoring and coaching newly qualified registrants and colleagues in newly appointed senior roles, collaborate with practice development colleagues to support placement environments for learners, to ensure consistency of support across the organisation.
Provide clinical expertise on a range of projects, supporting best practice and enhancing the learning environment for AHP registered clinical professionals.
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 service leads, matrons, and divisional leads.
Work as an integral member of the team to develop appropriate strategies and implement for AHPs in early career, and support retention.
Legacy mentors will need to be confident in building relationships and collaborating with others. The role will require a degree of flexibility and creativity with a close working relationship with both practice development team colleagues and department managers.
Legacy mentors will be providing coaching and mentoring and will be given any necessary training to develop this skill.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

MEMBERSHIP OF THE NHS PENSION SCHEME:

Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role

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