Job summary
As a Practice Education Facilitator you will be responsible for supporting and facilitating clinical skills training, we have one post on each site however applicants will be expected to work across Bedford and L&D sites and at partner organisation sites such as the University of Bedfordshire Campuses.
You will work as part of the Clinical Education Team, this role predominantly relates to Pre-Registration Learners however this is not exclusive and you will support other work streams as needed. While demonstrating proactive problem solving capabilities and a high level of concentration.
The successful candidate must be able to work accurately to deadlines and be flexible, as the role will continue to develop.
The successful candidate will be expected to work weekends and evenings with some off-site working.
For any further information please contact Michelle Biggs Michelle.biggs@bedsft.nhs.uk 07484089743.
Main duties of the job
To support all pre and post registration learner's with clinical skills training within the organisation by creating and facilitating new and ongoing programmes of learning through a multitude of delivery platforms to support them through their training. Collaborating with the Practice Education team, Clinical Education Lead and the Associate Director of nursing to meet local, regional and national objectives.
Uphold the principles of the NMC Code or HCPC Standards.
Contribute to the development and delivery of Trust strategies and initiatives by delivering and evaluating appropriate training packages and competency assessments.
To work as a member of the Trust education team delivering classroom training on each of the programmes associated with pre-professional learning.
Maintain awareness of the other workflow / projects and cross cover colleagues as required.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
To support subject matter experts in the planning, implementation and monitoring of educational programmes and competencies.
To provide approved training programmes using the latest research, developing resources and presentations. For those programmes they are responsible for, continually evaluate them using feedback to further developmental opportunities.
To contribute to the quality control aspects of all pre-professional training provision within the Trust, i.e. ensuring that the standard of student learning journals are maintained and that support of learners is provided.
To gain accreditation with relevant training institutes to ensure quality standards are evident in internal training programmes.
To take part in sharing good practice days for multi-professional staff, raising awareness of development opportunities both internally and externally including careers fairs.
To support the on-going Trust programmes, including the Health and Care Academy and the Health and Care Academy Plus for pre-professionals.
Being flexible, to work with learners out of hours or when required, work as part of the team in a clinical area, i.e. when the hospital is in escalation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
To support subject matter experts in the planning, implementation and monitoring of educational programmes and competencies.
To provide approved training programmes using the latest research, developing resources and presentations. For those programmes they are responsible for, continually evaluate them using feedback to further developmental opportunities.
To contribute to the quality control aspects of all pre-professional training provision within the Trust, i.e. ensuring that the standard of student learning journals are maintained and that support of learners is provided.
To gain accreditation with relevant training institutes to ensure quality standards are evident in internal training programmes.
To take part in sharing good practice days for multi-professional staff, raising awareness of development opportunities both internally and externally including careers fairs.
To support the on-going Trust programmes, including the Health and Care Academy and the Health and Care Academy Plus for pre-professionals.
Being flexible, to work with learners out of hours or when required, work as part of the team in a clinical area, i.e. when the hospital is in escalation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the NMC/HCPC in a relevant profession and/or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
- BSc in nursing or a related field or equivalent experience
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of training/working in education
- Willingness to undertake the PgC Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a ward/ team
- Experience of planning and organisational skills
- Experience of supervision of a clinical team
Desirable
- Experience of working with and supporting learners undertaking Apprenticeships
- Experience of working with and supporting learners in Secondary and Higher Education.
- Experience of planning and facilitating teaching programmes using a variety of learning styles, media and methods
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the need of information governance and confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Understanding of current issues in respect of professional training and development for self and others
Desirable
- Understanding different pathways for staff development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the NMC/HCPC in a relevant profession and/or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
- BSc in nursing or a related field or equivalent experience
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of training/working in education
- Willingness to undertake the PgC Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a ward/ team
- Experience of planning and organisational skills
- Experience of supervision of a clinical team
Desirable
- Experience of working with and supporting learners undertaking Apprenticeships
- Experience of working with and supporting learners in Secondary and Higher Education.
- Experience of planning and facilitating teaching programmes using a variety of learning styles, media and methods
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the need of information governance and confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Understanding of current issues in respect of professional training and development for self and others
Desirable
- Understanding different pathways for staff 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).
