Job summary
The Clinical Skills Facilitator (CSF) will support the Practice Placement Facilitator (PPF) in facilitating high quality learning experiences for student nurses and trainee nursing associates (TNAs), managing the clinical placements within the Trust and providing continuing support and development for practice supervisors and practice assessors.
The post will also involve collaborative working with our partners, within the Higher Education Institutes and the West Kent Consortium (for the TNA Programme) and will influence and develop the clinical learning environment for all student nurses and trainee nursing associates.
You will be a Registered Nurse with significant experience. You will possess a professional degree with current registration, and a practice assessor (previously mentor) qualification or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
You will also have: experience of teaching, supervising and assessing pre-registration students and TNAs in the practice setting; good communication and leadership skills; a problem solving approach; and be committed to providing a good clinical experience for pre-registration students and TNAs.
The post is within the Professional Standards Team would support the PPF:
- In the Trust's achievement of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's pre-registration standards and provision of high quality clinical learning environments for pre-registration nursing students and TNAs.
- To support ward/department managers to provide an appropriate clinical learning environment to all pre-registration students and TNAs.
- To improve patient care and promote best practice through effective induction, assessment and training of nursing staff.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Practice Assessor / Mentorship / qualification or equivalent
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Award in Education and Training - level 3 (was Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Certificate in Education and Training - level 4 (was Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Diploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6 (was Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience.
- Experience of teaching, assessing and supervising pre-reg students.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
- Experience of delivering training in a classroom setting.
- Broad range of post-registration roles.
- Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing trainee nursing associates.
Skills.
Essential
- Good teaching and assessing skills.
- Experience of developing and implementing induction and preceptorship programmes.
- Evidence of developing initiatives to develop staff
- Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive way.
- Good leadership skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Evaluation skills.
- Clinical Supervision skills.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Good report writing skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Practice Assessor / Mentorship / qualification or equivalent
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Award in Education and Training - level 3 (was Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Certificate in Education and Training - level 4 (was Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
- Diploma in Education and Training - level 5 or 6 (was Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience.
- Experience of teaching, assessing and supervising pre-reg students.
- Experience of identifying and assessing learning needs.
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
- Experience of delivering training in a classroom setting.
- Broad range of post-registration roles.
- Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing trainee nursing associates.
Skills.
Essential
- Good teaching and assessing skills.
- Experience of developing and implementing induction and preceptorship programmes.
- Evidence of developing initiatives to develop staff
- Able to provide constructive criticism in a positive way.
- Good leadership skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Evaluation skills.
- Clinical Supervision skills.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Good report writing skills.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Tunbridge Wells Hospitals
Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells (and Maidstone)
TN2 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
