Job summary
This role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has an exciting vacancy within our Apprenticeship Team to provide training and assessment for leadership and healthcare support worker apprenticeship programmes,
The key purpose of this role is to:
- Assess apprentice learning needs and prior learning
- Plan, deliver and assess individual programmes of learning to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours as defined by national apprenticeship standards
- Provide coaching and mentoring regarding leadership knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Demonstrate clinical and non-clinical procedures and processes, and assess these through professional discussions, and observations in the workplace.
This post is also offered as a development role, starting at Band 4 and leading to Band 5 when the competencies in the person specification have been achieved. Full training and support will be given.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and mentor apprentices with team leader responsibilities via face-to-face tutorials and other bespoke methods. You will also spend time within clinical settings providing coaching and feedback to Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker through assessing written assignments, professional discussions, and observations of practice, to enable them to be successful in their role and at their End Point Assessment.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced tutor with:
- Proven team leader experience
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or similar clinical experience with a Level 3 qualification in Health or Health and Social Care (e.g. apprenticeship, diploma, A levels), and a relevant Foundation Degree (or be working towards)
- Maths and English qualifications - Functional Skills Level 2 /GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
- Vocational competence in a wide range of clinical skills
- Previous assessing/teaching/training experience
- Assessor qualification
- Ability to communicate complex information and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A passion for widening participation into healthcare roles. Encouraging, supporting, and championing NHS careers for all
- Knowledge of curriculum design and development
- Experience of working within an Ofsted-regulated organisation
plus
- A full driving licence and access to a car
About us
HHFT has been a successful apprenticeship training provider offering training to new recruits and existing employees since 2018. In 2022 Ofsted rated us as a 'Good' provider and the provision has continued to attract national attention for making apprenticeships more accessible for people with needing additional learning support.
We are a multi-disciplinary team, working across a matrix of specialties and divisions. This enables us to deliver robust support to divisions to develop the future workforce. We are really proud of our contribution to widening participation and access to qualifications and careers in the health service, and we are looking for someone to work in this key role to support and enhance this agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will help our apprentices embed new knowledge and skills in the workplace, complete their care certificates (where appropriate), assist them to gather e-portfolio evidence, and make assessments of their competence by:
- Training and facilitation, including induction
- Providing career guidance for present and future prospects
- Carrying out activities to make sure all learners additional needs are assessed and supported
- Individualising training plans to meet needs
- One-to-one coaching and feedback sessions with apprentices
- Running tutorials and/or group sessions as needed
- Carrying out Progress Reviews with apprentices and their managers
- Efficient record keeping using electronic e-portfolio systems
- Marking assignments and observations in practice
- Preparing the learners for successful End Point Assessments.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will help our apprentices embed new knowledge and skills in the workplace, complete their care certificates (where appropriate), assist them to gather e-portfolio evidence, and make assessments of their competence by:
- Training and facilitation, including induction
- Providing career guidance for present and future prospects
- Carrying out activities to make sure all learners additional needs are assessed and supported
- Individualising training plans to meet needs
- One-to-one coaching and feedback sessions with apprentices
- Running tutorials and/or group sessions as needed
- Carrying out Progress Reviews with apprentices and their managers
- Efficient record keeping using electronic e-portfolio systems
- Marking assignments and observations in practice
- Preparing the learners for successful End Point Assessments.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker NVQ Level 3 (or apprenticeship)/A Level in Health or Health and Social Care,
- Foundation Degree (or be working towards or have equivalent experience)
- Maths and English qualifications - Functional Skills Level 2 /GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
- Assessor qualification
Desirable
- IQA Qualification
- Mental Health First Aid
Other
Essential
- oFull driving licence and able to drive between sites
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Skills and experience of effectively and compassionately leading a team
- Ability to show empathy and effective listening skills
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Proven assessment skills, including planning and marking work and carrying out observations in practice
- Enthusiasm and a passion for teaching and coaching
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider team
- High standards of documentation and record keeping
- IT skills including the use of e-portfolios and e-learning tools
Desirable
- Internal Quality Assurance and verification skills
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of providing pastoral support
- Knowledge, skills and experience of relevant professional clinical practice, mentorship and education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes
- Proven training and facilitation experience
Desirable
- Experience in the design and delivery of educational programmes
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker NVQ Level 3 (or apprenticeship)/A Level in Health or Health and Social Care,
- Foundation Degree (or be working towards or have equivalent experience)
- Maths and English qualifications - Functional Skills Level 2 /GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
- Assessor qualification
Desirable
- IQA Qualification
- Mental Health First Aid
Other
Essential
- oFull driving licence and able to drive between sites
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Skills and experience of effectively and compassionately leading a team
- Ability to show empathy and effective listening skills
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Proven assessment skills, including planning and marking work and carrying out observations in practice
- Enthusiasm and a passion for teaching and coaching
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider team
- High standards of documentation and record keeping
- IT skills including the use of e-portfolios and e-learning tools
Desirable
- Internal Quality Assurance and verification skills
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of providing pastoral support
- Knowledge, skills and experience of relevant professional clinical practice, mentorship and education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes
- Proven training and facilitation experience
Desirable
- Experience in the design and delivery of educational programmes
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.
