Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS END OF DECEMBER 2024 DUE TO PROJECT FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
If you are looking for a new role with the chance to make a real difference, we have a fantastic opportunity for an engaging and inspiring individual to join the Powys Health and Care Academy, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board, as a Widening Access Professional & Clinical Educator.
The post holder will lead the operational organisation and delivery of the regional Joint Induction Framework across Health and Social Care and a suite of Health and Social Care qualifications and associated clinical skills as part of the Health & Care Academy local schools and colleges initiative.
Potential applicants are welcome to have an informal discussion about the post or visit the Academy facilities in Bronllys Hospital. Additional locations in mid and north Powys will be operational in due course.
Interviews will be held on 15-March-2024
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of skills education as part of the Health & Care Academy, in particular leading the operational organisation and delivery of the regional Joint Induction Framework across Health & Social Care and a suite of Health & Social Care qualifications and associated clinical skills as part of the Health & Care Academy local schools/colleges initiatives.This will ensure that the Academy is widening education pathways into thesector and supporting foundations skills to be gained through supervisedprofessional and clinical care application.Work collaboratively with the Health Board's Clinical Skills Team and Powys County Council's Social Care Workforce Development department to create an effective learning environment within the Health and Care Academy. The post holder will train and develop new entries into the systems, including those studying as part of the local schools/colleges initiatives.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Professional with current, active registration to the relevant governing body (NMC/GMC/HCPC)
- Masters level qualification or equivalent proven demonstrable specialist knowledge of clinical mentorship, education or developmental practice
- Proven ability to teach a range of professional and clinical practice skills
- Hold a level 3 award on assessing competence in work environment or A1 assessors award or D32/D33 unit
- For Band 7 Annex 21: Undertake a development programme to achieve the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience as within the Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Timeframe to be decided upon appointment
Desirable
- Leadership Training
- PGCE
- Knowledge of service delivery systems in Health and Social Care
- Knowledge of information technology systems
- Knowledge of the qualification credit framework and CQFW
- Level 4 award in the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice OR
- Level 4 certificate in leading the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice OR
- Hold D34 unit or V1 Verifiers award or willing to obtain this within 6 months
- Attendance at Project Management course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration clinical experience
- Highly developed presentation/teaching skills
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
- Experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of training and development
- Experience of staff development and performance management
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical and professional education and development
Desirable
- Audit Evaluation
- Innovative and flexible working
- Experience of change management
- Multi-agency integrated working
- Experience of awarding body processes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate awareness of research-based practice
- Ability to motivate staff and maintain good working relationships
- Proven ability to devise, initiate, teach, asses, manage and deliver learning/teaching programmes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate understanding and engagement with quality issues, e.g. benchmarking
- Ability to support a conducive learning environment for staff and students
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to deal with frequent interruptions and conflicting demands
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Understanding of risk management
- Understand complex and scientific information
Values
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the county on a regular basis
- Able to demonstrate the values of PTHB and Powys County Council
Desirable
- Presentation and public speaking experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role e.g. weekends/evenings
- Able to travel to various sites within Powys and across Wales for meetings/conferences
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Professional with current, active registration to the relevant governing body (NMC/GMC/HCPC)
- Masters level qualification or equivalent proven demonstrable specialist knowledge of clinical mentorship, education or developmental practice
- Proven ability to teach a range of professional and clinical practice skills
- Hold a level 3 award on assessing competence in work environment or A1 assessors award or D32/D33 unit
- For Band 7 Annex 21: Undertake a development programme to achieve the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience as within the Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Timeframe to be decided upon appointment
Desirable
- Leadership Training
- PGCE
- Knowledge of service delivery systems in Health and Social Care
- Knowledge of information technology systems
- Knowledge of the qualification credit framework and CQFW
- Level 4 award in the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice OR
- Level 4 certificate in leading the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice OR
- Hold D34 unit or V1 Verifiers award or willing to obtain this within 6 months
- Attendance at Project Management course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration clinical experience
- Highly developed presentation/teaching skills
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
- Experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of training and development
- Experience of staff development and performance management
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical and professional education and development
Desirable
- Audit Evaluation
- Innovative and flexible working
- Experience of change management
- Multi-agency integrated working
- Experience of awarding body processes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate awareness of research-based practice
- Ability to motivate staff and maintain good working relationships
- Proven ability to devise, initiate, teach, asses, manage and deliver learning/teaching programmes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate understanding and engagement with quality issues, e.g. benchmarking
- Ability to support a conducive learning environment for staff and students
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to deal with frequent interruptions and conflicting demands
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Understanding of risk management
- Understand complex and scientific information
Values
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the county on a regular basis
- Able to demonstrate the values of PTHB and Powys County Council
Desirable
- Presentation and public speaking experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role e.g. weekends/evenings
- Able to travel to various sites within Powys and across Wales for meetings/conferences
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).
