Job summary
Are you passionate about education? Do
you already support Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health Professional Students
on placement? If so. we have an
exciting opportunity for you to join our practice education team as an
Assistant Practice Placement Facilitator
(PPF) within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). You will help us to support the expansion of
student placement capacity, whilst ensuring students are provided with high-quality placements and learning opportunities across our hospital and community
environments. Our PPF team are key roles within the Corporate Nursing and
Quality Directorate and are there to coach, guide and support student Nurses,
Midwives and Allied Healthcare Professionals whilst on placement in STSFT.
We would
like to encourage you to make contact before applying:
Eleanor Dungca, Lead Professional NMAHP Education: eleanordungca@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The role of the Assistant Practice Placement Facilitator (PPF)
within the NMAHP Education Team (Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health
Professions) is to support the team PPFs in ensuring the quality of practice
learning and clinical learning environments and continuously improve the
learners' experience.
You will contribute to the quality assurance
of a range of programmes of education by participation in educational audit and
actively-seeking feedback from students, supervisors/assessors, preceptors and
service users in clinical practice.
You
will be a keen advocate of continuous quality improvement and support the Team
to both improve learners' experiences in the clinical practice areas
and increase our student capacity.
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Assistant Practice Placement Facilitator (PPF) within the NMAHP Education Team (Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions) is to ensure the quality of practice learning and clinical learning environments meet and exceed standards.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Assistant Practice Placement Facilitator (PPF) within the NMAHP Education Team (Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions) is to ensure the quality of practice learning and clinical learning environments meet and exceed standards.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First-level registered professional (Nurse, Midwife or AHP).
- Mentorship qualification (PA/PS) or educator (AHP).
- Degree in health-related subject, or equivalent level study/experience.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
- Sign-off / Mentor status.
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- IT skills to ensure databases and records are kept up-to-date.
- Working at PC/desk for extended periods of concentration.
- Travelling to areas to provide support or perform an audit.
- Ability to manage own workload/diary.
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you quickly about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Experienced mentor skilled in learner support and assessment.
- Organisational skills.
- Good time-management skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Teaching and assessing networking with different disciplines and organisations IT skills able to use Microsoft Office package.
- Ability to communicate with staff at various levels.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet needs of the Service.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to Post.
Desirable
- Previous facilitation at OSCE programme.
- Knowledge of current national educational initiatives and programmes.
- Knowledge of education & training pathways for NMAHP workforce within the Trust.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Mentor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or Educator.
- Experienced in learner support and assessment.
- Ability to communicate with staff at various levels.
- Experience delivering presentations or teaching.
- Experience of community and acute settings.
Desirable
- Experience in supporting newly-registered practitioners, international nurses and new HCA/HCSWs in clinical practice.
- Experience in reviewing Preceptorship and/or Care Certificate portfolios.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First-level registered professional (Nurse, Midwife or AHP).
- Mentorship qualification (PA/PS) or educator (AHP).
- Degree in health-related subject, or equivalent level study/experience.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
- Sign-off / Mentor status.
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- IT skills to ensure databases and records are kept up-to-date.
- Working at PC/desk for extended periods of concentration.
- Travelling to areas to provide support or perform an audit.
- Ability to manage own workload/diary.
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you quickly about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Experienced mentor skilled in learner support and assessment.
- Organisational skills.
- Good time-management skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Teaching and assessing networking with different disciplines and organisations IT skills able to use Microsoft Office package.
- Ability to communicate with staff at various levels.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet needs of the Service.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to Post.
Desirable
- Previous facilitation at OSCE programme.
- Knowledge of current national educational initiatives and programmes.
- Knowledge of education & training pathways for NMAHP workforce within the Trust.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Mentor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or Educator.
- Experienced in learner support and assessment.
- Ability to communicate with staff at various levels.
- Experience delivering presentations or teaching.
- Experience of community and acute settings.
Desirable
- Experience in supporting newly-registered practitioners, international nurses and new HCA/HCSWs in clinical practice.
- Experience in reviewing Preceptorship and/or Care Certificate portfolios.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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