Job summary
The post holder will assist the Trust to provide high quality practice placements to meet the requirements of all AHP students on NHS and HEFCE funded Healthcare training programmes.
They will also support the Lead Nurse for Practice Education and in partnership with the Lead AHP for the Trust in directing the strategic professional and clinical development of AHP practice and innovation to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes, working to the HCPC, relevant professional & regulatory bodies and Trust guidelines to provide, promote and develop high quality evidence based, patient focused professional practice.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with education providers, assist in the management of the portfolio of AHP student placements within the TrustTo expand practice placement opportunities as necessary across a broad range of disciplines/professional areas in conjunction with the CCG and partner educational institutions.Work in collaboration with other Trusts to maintain the entire portfolio of Practice Placements for NHS / Further education commissioned courses.To contribute to ensuring the quality of existing placements by identifying areas of good practice and establishing the professional development needs of mentors.To provide support and guidance to mentors or equivalent and to students, particularly in relation to highlighting potential problems in placement areas.To support and facilitate the development of clinical practice placements by supporting clinical leadership across all of the AHP professions.To act as a resource to managers and clinical staff with regard to practice placement development and innovation at an operational level.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively with education providers in monitoring the quality of existing and new placements in the Trust.Work across organisational boundaries, including Universities and other NHS Trusts, including the PPF Network, to develop placements that will enhance the student learning experience.Work in partnership with education providers to ensure placement areas meet HCPC, QAA and other professional bodies standards for practice placements.Liaise with placement officers for all AHP groups of students as appropriate.Work in partnership with education providers to ensure placement areas meet HCPC and other professional bodies standards for practice placements.Provide specialist advice to a range of health care professionals which may have a conflict of interest such as capacity, educational standards, and HCPC adaptation programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively with education providers in monitoring the quality of existing and new placements in the Trust.Work across organisational boundaries, including Universities and other NHS Trusts, including the PPF Network, to develop placements that will enhance the student learning experience.Work in partnership with education providers to ensure placement areas meet HCPC, QAA and other professional bodies standards for practice placements.Liaise with placement officers for all AHP groups of students as appropriate.Work in partnership with education providers to ensure placement areas meet HCPC and other professional bodies standards for practice placements.Provide specialist advice to a range of health care professionals which may have a conflict of interest such as capacity, educational standards, and HCPC adaptation programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered AHP with live registration with HCPC
- 1st degree in an AHP Professional field
- Masters level study or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a Senior Level (Band 6 or above) or equivalent
- Significant experience as a student AHP educator / assessor
- IT skills and knowledge and experience of report writing
- Proven communication skills and experience of collaborative working
Skills
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Leadership skills, change management and the ability to lead by example
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered AHP with live registration with HCPC
- 1st degree in an AHP Professional field
- Masters level study or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a Senior Level (Band 6 or above) or equivalent
- Significant experience as a student AHP educator / assessor
- IT skills and knowledge and experience of report writing
- Proven communication skills and experience of collaborative working
Skills
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Leadership skills, change management and the ability to lead by example
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
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).
