Job summary
AdvancedPractitioners (APs) enhance capacity and capability within multi-professional teams by supporting existing and more established roles. They help to improve clinical continuity, provide more patient-focused care, enhance the multi-professional team and help to provide safe, accessible and high-quality care for patients.
The Advanced Practice Training Programme Lead's will be experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners who understand the HEE AP Multi professional Framework and can support all aspects of training, supervision, job roles and workforce need for Advanced Practitioners.The role is to work with and support the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the Health Education England mandate.
Main duties of the job
The Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice is looking for Advanced Clinical Practitioners to support the development and delivery of AP roles within a variety of healthcare settings. They will report to the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice and support National Centre for Advancing Practice work on APs.
There are up to three positions open to application.This is a 12-month Secondment for 1 day a week in one of the following clinical areas:
- Maternity/Women's Health
- Surgery/Ophthalmology
- Critical Care
The Faculty for Advancing Practice reserves the right to amend the speciality areas listed above to comprehensively cover the AP requirements across the South East region and match the attributes of the applicants.
About us
The role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as part of a wider team providing leadership and management to the development of the future healthcare workforce in our region.
This is an evolving job role and working in liaison with senior stakeholders and colleagues. You will be working across HEE and its local teams to collect and share good practice and working closely with external stakeholders to create the environment, levers and policy to deliver crucial transformation in AP education and training.
The post holder will have the opportunity to influence and shape the role as it develops and offer innovative ideas to shape training for the future.An opportunity to develop andtrailblazethe role of an Advanced Practitioner in the associated setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice and reporting to the Supervision and Assessment Lead, the position will work in all aspects of AP training.They will liaise with Universities, Trusts, Primary Care, Supervisors and Trainees to support a safe learning environment that creates the best experience for everyone involved.
The post-holder may attend meetings appropriate to their specialty in order to understand the AP programme information available to aid in their work. This may include identifying recruitment opportunities and advising Trust Leads regarding workforce planning.
They may be instrumental in improving standards of Supervision for AP trainees and escalate a support plan to trainees who require remediation.
This is an evolving role that allows the successful candidate to shape their role within the regional Faculty objectives and be innovative to have a positive effect upon future AP learners within the region.
To oversee AP programme management and advise the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice on the following matters:
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
- Support Recruitment to AP training posts and programmes.
- To use educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
- AP programme management, including assessments, progression, support and remediation, trainee management, careers support and less than full-time training.
To work closely with the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice to support implementation of the HEE Quality Framework:
- To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for:
- 10th and 11th February 2022
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £54,764, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice and reporting to the Supervision and Assessment Lead, the position will work in all aspects of AP training.They will liaise with Universities, Trusts, Primary Care, Supervisors and Trainees to support a safe learning environment that creates the best experience for everyone involved.
The post-holder may attend meetings appropriate to their specialty in order to understand the AP programme information available to aid in their work. This may include identifying recruitment opportunities and advising Trust Leads regarding workforce planning.
They may be instrumental in improving standards of Supervision for AP trainees and escalate a support plan to trainees who require remediation.
This is an evolving role that allows the successful candidate to shape their role within the regional Faculty objectives and be innovative to have a positive effect upon future AP learners within the region.
To oversee AP programme management and advise the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice on the following matters:
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
- Support Recruitment to AP training posts and programmes.
- To use educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
- AP programme management, including assessments, progression, support and remediation, trainee management, careers support and less than full-time training.
To work closely with the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice to support implementation of the HEE Quality Framework:
- To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for:
- 10th and 11th February 2022
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £54,764, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters' level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area and healthcare leadership
- Current membership of regulatory body / Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
- An understanding of AP roles within a range of Healthcare settings from all professional groups (nursing, AHPs and pharmacists)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the educational requirements of AP trainees in practice
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes and educational assessment
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters' level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area and healthcare leadership
- Current membership of regulatory body / Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
- An understanding of AP roles within a range of Healthcare settings from all professional groups (nursing, AHPs and pharmacists)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the educational requirements of AP trainees in practice
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes and educational assessment
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
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).
