Job summary
We are looking for a registered professional with a passion for teaching and the development of unregistered staff. As part of our in-house Apprenticeship Team, you will be supporting our Trust's HCAs to achieve Level 3 Health apprenticeships, delivering clinical workshops and teaching and assessing patient care on various clinical areas. You will manage your own caseload of learners, providing them with support and encouragement, and clear guidance and feedback on how to achieve their qualifications by their funding deadlines. Holding a recognised vocational assessor qualification is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given to achieve this if not already held.
As a team we work cross site, managing own diary and working mostly office hours but following a flexible and agile working model. This is a great opportunity to become more involved and influence how the Trust values and retains our HCA workforce, as well as ensuring excellent standards of patient care.
This is an essential post for HCA development in clinical practice and a fundamental requirement of the role is consistent and effective role-modelling of excellent patient care. You must be a registered Nurse with a passion for nurturing and teaching, consistent strong values, be able to influence change through persistence, diplomacy and vision.
Main duties of the job
- To assess Health Apprentices against National Standards using efficient and current assessment practices to ensure achievement and improve standards of patient care
- Deliver education programmes providing underpinning knowledge and practical skills to Health Apprentices
- Promote and develop the value of Apprenticeships for Health Care Support Workers and and raise any issues concerning clinical practice to appropriate managers
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:-
- Provide support to Bands 1-4 Apprenticeship Co-ordinator in extending Apprenticeship awareness and provision across the Trust.
- Provide support to the practical application of initiatives and priorities as they come through the National and Trust agenda
- Promote high standards of clinical practice and patient care through contact with learners and through highlighting issues and exceptions to relevant ward staff and managers.
- Deliver underpinning knowledge training as appropriate to own competence
- Support allocated Apprentices through their Apprenticeship programme, assessing units and setting SMART targets for achievement of other apprenticeship components as applicable.
- Maintain appropriate records of training and learner progress
- Maintain contact and familiarity with current clinical practice
- Ensure advice and guidance given to candidates confirms to standards, and any clinical policies and protocols applying to practice
- Manage the process of allocated learners through their planned awards
- Manage workload and time effectively
- Be a role model of professional practice and conduct
- Liaise effectively with clinical areas to ensure a positive and constructive learning environment is in place for candidates
- Give active support to the continual improvement of learning and development provision and resources
- Liaise effectively with Bands 1-4 Apprenticeship Co-ordinator, Assistant Director for OD and Talent Management, Learning Centre team, Practice Development Team and Ward Managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:-
- Provide support to Bands 1-4 Apprenticeship Co-ordinator in extending Apprenticeship awareness and provision across the Trust.
- Provide support to the practical application of initiatives and priorities as they come through the National and Trust agenda
- Promote high standards of clinical practice and patient care through contact with learners and through highlighting issues and exceptions to relevant ward staff and managers.
- Deliver underpinning knowledge training as appropriate to own competence
- Support allocated Apprentices through their Apprenticeship programme, assessing units and setting SMART targets for achievement of other apprenticeship components as applicable.
- Maintain appropriate records of training and learner progress
- Maintain contact and familiarity with current clinical practice
- Ensure advice and guidance given to candidates confirms to standards, and any clinical policies and protocols applying to practice
- Manage the process of allocated learners through their planned awards
- Manage workload and time effectively
- Be a role model of professional practice and conduct
- Liaise effectively with clinical areas to ensure a positive and constructive learning environment is in place for candidates
- Give active support to the continual improvement of learning and development provision and resources
- Liaise effectively with Bands 1-4 Apprenticeship Co-ordinator, Assistant Director for OD and Talent Management, Learning Centre team, Practice Development Team and Ward Managers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with NMC
- 12 months experience post registration within an acute Trust
- Achieved a Vocational Assessor qualification - D32/D33/A1/CAVA (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
Desirable
- Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies.
- Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
- Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
- Experience of providing feedback to learners in the clinical environment and ability to motivate others
- Evidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching using different formats and in different environments
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
- Confident basic IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
- Highly motivated with a flexible approach
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with NMC
- 12 months experience post registration within an acute Trust
- Achieved a Vocational Assessor qualification - D32/D33/A1/CAVA (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
Desirable
- Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies.
- Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
- Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
- Experience of providing feedback to learners in the clinical environment and ability to motivate others
- Evidence of a high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching using different formats and in different environments
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
- Confident basic IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
- Highly motivated with a flexible approach
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
