Practice Educator for Clinical Commissioning

Job summary

The Commissioning Team within the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Directorate are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to deliver a programme of training in relation to clinical commissioning.

The role will initially focus on the delivery of training around the new Continuing Healthcare Framework however the role is broad and will also include; Section 117 procedures, Additional Learning Needs procedures and training on the relevant governance for the processes employed by the clinical teams in ensuring prudent, safe and effective commissioned care.

The ideal candidate will have a professional registration relevant to Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. Training and support will be provided by a team of knowledgeable colleagues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Develop and deliver a range of training programmes relevant to clinical commissioning.

Provide expert advice to colleagues seeking information relating to commissioning procedures and policies.

Audit the effectiveness of delivered training programmes.

Work with the Service Improvement Manager to identify, report and analyse performance data.

Provide a deputy function to case managers and other team members when absence or priority dictates.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.