Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at East Cheshire NHS Trust, for an enthusiastic CPEP Practice Education Facilitator (PEF), on a 12-month secondment or fixed term contract. The Clinical Placement Expansion Programme is an initiative supported by Health Education England (HEE) to develop alternative solutions to non-medical placements and opportunities to increase student placement capacity and utilisation across Cheshire and Merseyside.
The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across stakeholder trusts, to support the design and implementation of a clinical placement virtual learning week and Coaching across 3 ward areas. Utilising innovative solutions and technologies to deliver key project objectives and outcomes.
To deliver the project, you will need to possess the ability to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders, have excellent organisational and planning skills, good attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines and prioritise work appropriately.
This role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, so good verbal and written communication skills are essential as well as a professional manner and flexible approach. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be a registered professional with clinical experience, and have a good understanding of non-medical undergraduate training, technology enhanced learning opportunities, simulation, knowledge of placement utilisation and capacity building.
Hours per Week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be assisting in leading and implementing two Clinical Placement Expansion Projects through a Virtual Learning Week and Coaching model, to support the development of additional and innovative placements for nursing students. The project spans across a number organisational partners within Cheshire & Merseyside, in collaboration with the University of Chester. The post holder will work across the project partners ensuring that the expected outcomes of this programme are achieved and evaluated.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk . There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with a degree or equivalent experience
- NMC Level 6 or Practice Assessor training completion
Desirable
- Project Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching, supervising, and assessing students in the practice setting
- Experience of coaching and coaching models
Desirable
- Leadership of a team or project
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of coaching and coaching models
Desirable
- Understanding of a range of regulatory requirements
- Understanding of quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, manage competing priorities
Desirable
- Ability to write evidence- based reports
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with a degree or equivalent experience
- NMC Level 6 or Practice Assessor training completion
Desirable
- Project Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching, supervising, and assessing students in the practice setting
- Experience of coaching and coaching models
Desirable
- Leadership of a team or project
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of coaching and coaching models
Desirable
- Understanding of a range of regulatory requirements
- Understanding of quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, manage competing priorities
Desirable
- Ability to write evidence- based reports
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
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).
