Job summary
Our Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) programmes were established in 2004, and have evolved to reflect the many specialities of the ACP role and apprenticeship delivery. We are one of the largest providers of ACP education within the region, our programmes are professionally recognised, respected and all fourteen pathways are accredited by the HEE Centre for Advancing Practice. We pride ourselves on innovation, inclusive learning and interprofessional education. We are looking for two Enhanced Level Skills Coach to join our thriving ACP apprenticeship team.
Main duties of the job
On a day-to-day basis, you will be developing and fostering new and existing relationships between ACP apprentices and their employers in the health care sector. Your role will be pivotal in the progression of our apprentices on their learning journey, providing support and building cohesive relations with employers, clinical mentors, learners and the university. You will be the first point of contact for our apprentices, clinical mentors and the workplace. As such the successful candidate is expected to raise the profile of Apprenticeships within the University and with employers across the sector.
Experience of working with employers and apprentices and a sound understanding of the delivery of apprenticeships is desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in practice based nurse education and as well as being able to travel regionally and nationally on a frequent basis as an essential requirement of the role.
Current relevant registration with professional / accreditation body is essential requirement for this role, as is having DBS clearance.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in practice in apprenticeship delivery and post graduate education and as well as being able to travel regionally and nationally on a frequent basis as an essential requirement of the role.
About us
At the University of Bolton, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of Teaching Intensive, Research Informed we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop, Support and signpost apprentice learners both in the workplace and
university environment within the school of Clinical & Biomedical Sciences, to
successfully develop and evidence knowledge, skills, behaviours and competence to
successful progression/completion of their apprenticeship programme.
Contribute to the development of learning and future apprenticeship ventures within
the School of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, wider faculty and Central
Apprenticeship Team.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for apprenticeship learners, employers
to provide ongoing appropriate clinical, professional and pastoral support and will
advise on learning and development opportunities and relevant signposting.
Raise the profile of health / ACP apprenticeships both within the University & with
employers across the healthcare sectors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop, Support and signpost apprentice learners both in the workplace and
university environment within the school of Clinical & Biomedical Sciences, to
successfully develop and evidence knowledge, skills, behaviours and competence to
successful progression/completion of their apprenticeship programme.
Contribute to the development of learning and future apprenticeship ventures within
the School of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, wider faculty and Central
Apprenticeship Team.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for apprenticeship learners, employers
to provide ongoing appropriate clinical, professional and pastoral support and will
advise on learning and development opportunities and relevant signposting.
Raise the profile of health / ACP apprenticeships both within the University & with
employers across the healthcare sectors.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and commitment to undertake
- work-based learning and assessment in practice
- Credible communication and interpersonal skills. Able to
- develop and manage positive relationships with learners and
- employers
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety in the work
- environment and able to undertake H&S assessments or willing
- to develop as appropriate and highlight risk if required
- Credible liaison and networking skills to deal with a wide range
- and level of people.
- Ability to support apprenticeship programmes, learners, ACP
- team and wider apprenticeship team as appropriate
- Skilled at determining priorities and managing deadlines. Able
- to work to deadlines, set appropriate priorities to ensure
- success and manage risk.
- Able to liaise effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Ability to translate knowledge of subject area into practise. Able
- to utilise professional and clinical experience to develop and
- lead clinical workshops and tutorials in response to clinical
- need
- Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist
- knowledge in Advanced Clinical Practice / Senior Clinicians
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree / working towards MSc level study.
- Current relevant registration with professional/accreditation
- body
Desirable
- A relevant teaching qualification and/or fellowship status of the
- Higher Education Academy (HEA), or a willingness to obtain
- fellowship membership of the HEA within a specified time frame
- Higher degree or relevant knowledge / experience of
- healthcare apprenticeships / knowledge of ACP role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operating successfully within a team
- environment
- Competent in the application of Information Technology and
- systems and software
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/supporting students as appropriate
- to the role working with apprenticeship learners and supporting
- the apprenticeship journey
- Experience of supporting the full range of apprenticeship
- requirements
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and commitment to undertake
- work-based learning and assessment in practice
- Credible communication and interpersonal skills. Able to
- develop and manage positive relationships with learners and
- employers
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety in the work
- environment and able to undertake H&S assessments or willing
- to develop as appropriate and highlight risk if required
- Credible liaison and networking skills to deal with a wide range
- and level of people.
- Ability to support apprenticeship programmes, learners, ACP
- team and wider apprenticeship team as appropriate
- Skilled at determining priorities and managing deadlines. Able
- to work to deadlines, set appropriate priorities to ensure
- success and manage risk.
- Able to liaise effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Ability to translate knowledge of subject area into practise. Able
- to utilise professional and clinical experience to develop and
- lead clinical workshops and tutorials in response to clinical
- need
- Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist
- knowledge in Advanced Clinical Practice / Senior Clinicians
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree / working towards MSc level study.
- Current relevant registration with professional/accreditation
- body
Desirable
- A relevant teaching qualification and/or fellowship status of the
- Higher Education Academy (HEA), or a willingness to obtain
- fellowship membership of the HEA within a specified time frame
- Higher degree or relevant knowledge / experience of
- healthcare apprenticeships / knowledge of ACP role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operating successfully within a team
- environment
- Competent in the application of Information Technology and
- systems and software
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/supporting students as appropriate
- to the role working with apprenticeship learners and supporting
- the apprenticeship journey
- Experience of supporting the full range of apprenticeship
- requirements
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).
