Clinical Educator for Preceptorship

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to support our newly registered nursing and AHP staff with preceptorship.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about giving a compassionate and structured period of support to transition our newly registered staff from student to confident staff member. Your role will include classroom based activities that reflect real life experience and you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation. This is vital to enable our clinicians to develop confidence and competence in their new role as autonomous practitioners.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***

***Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity (with the possibility of becoming permanent). (With current line manager's agreement). ***

Main duties of the job

To support and lead the Trust Preceptorship programme for newly registered staff, return to practice, international staff and other practitioners who require the programme

Work collaboratively with HR, Heads of Nursing/Matrons and other senior clinical staff to plan, co-ordinate and review Preceptorship development across the Trust.

Work with ward/department managers and HR to support and give advice on performance and competency issues within the preceptorship programme.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-HB-A5591053-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and lead the Trust Preceptorship programme for newly registered staff, return to practice, international staff and other practitioners who require the programme

Work collaboratively with HR, Heads of Nursing/Matrons and other senior clinical staff to plan, co-ordinate and review Preceptorship development across the Trust.

Work with ward/department managers and HR to support and give advice on performance and competency issues within the preceptorship programme.

Facilitate the development and assessment of clinical competencies, through ward managers, sisters and clinical educators within clinical teams.

Ensure accurate documentation is maintained and passed onto managers with regards to the completion of clinical competencies, clinical skills training and any other learning activities completed through the Preceptorship Programme.

To advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multi-professional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care.

Liaise with the Clinical Placement Team and HEIs in relation to under-graduate curriculum and skills development identifying those skills and competencies which need to be developed through Preceptorship.

Ensure the effective promotion of clinical supervision in order that the workforce works within parameters of legislation, policies and procedures.

Facilitate assessment, evaluation and re-design of the preceptorship programme to ensure programme content and clinical competencies are current and reflect the needs of the organisation and clinical practice.

Liaise with other Trust Educational Leads across the Southwest Peninsula re: Preceptorship programmes.

Monitor, audit and evaluate the preceptorship programme to ensure compliance with Health Education England (HEE) Preceptorship Standards and Performance Management outcomes.

Act as a resource to facilitate the practitioners professional development including development of attitudes, behaviours that demonstrate and uphold professional values and beliefs in line with professional regulatory body requirements.

Collate intelligence/Data to formulate reports of preceptorship recruitment, retention and attrition.

Promote and develop innovative approaches to develop preceptors within clinical practice.

Provide preceptor training to support the preceptess across the organisation and individual clinical environments.

Support other clinical programmes across the Department of Professional Healthcare Education

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and lead the Trust Preceptorship programme for newly registered staff, return to practice, international staff and other practitioners who require the programme

Work collaboratively with HR, Heads of Nursing/Matrons and other senior clinical staff to plan, co-ordinate and review Preceptorship development across the Trust.

Work with ward/department managers and HR to support and give advice on performance and competency issues within the preceptorship programme.

Facilitate the development and assessment of clinical competencies, through ward managers, sisters and clinical educators within clinical teams.

Ensure accurate documentation is maintained and passed onto managers with regards to the completion of clinical competencies, clinical skills training and any other learning activities completed through the Preceptorship Programme.

To advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multi-professional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care.

Liaise with the Clinical Placement Team and HEIs in relation to under-graduate curriculum and skills development identifying those skills and competencies which need to be developed through Preceptorship.

Ensure the effective promotion of clinical supervision in order that the workforce works within parameters of legislation, policies and procedures.

Facilitate assessment, evaluation and re-design of the preceptorship programme to ensure programme content and clinical competencies are current and reflect the needs of the organisation and clinical practice.

Liaise with other Trust Educational Leads across the Southwest Peninsula re: Preceptorship programmes.

Monitor, audit and evaluate the preceptorship programme to ensure compliance with Health Education England (HEE) Preceptorship Standards and Performance Management outcomes.

Act as a resource to facilitate the practitioners professional development including development of attitudes, behaviours that demonstrate and uphold professional values and beliefs in line with professional regulatory body requirements.

Collate intelligence/Data to formulate reports of preceptorship recruitment, retention and attrition.

Promote and develop innovative approaches to develop preceptors within clinical practice.

Provide preceptor training to support the preceptess across the organisation and individual clinical environments.

Support other clinical programmes across the Department of Professional Healthcare Education

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Professional registration (i.e. RGN/HPC)
  • Training qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a large clinical setting
  • Strong, interpersonal , communications and presentational skills, an out-going, professional and confident manner
  • Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple strands of work
  • Practical experience of the full training cycle :i.e. Identification of training needs, design & delivery of learning interventions, and experience of using evaluation models and approaches

Desirable

  • Knowledge of learning theories, the processes of learning and a practical appreciation of learning styles

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills to handle group facilitation, 1:1 coaching
  • Ability to use a wide range of techniques (facilitation, coaching, Instruction etc.) and a range of delivery media
  • Ability to work autonomously
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Professional registration (i.e. RGN/HPC)
  • Training qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a large clinical setting
  • Strong, interpersonal , communications and presentational skills, an out-going, professional and confident manner
  • Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple strands of work
  • Practical experience of the full training cycle :i.e. Identification of training needs, design & delivery of learning interventions, and experience of using evaluation models and approaches

Desirable

  • Knowledge of learning theories, the processes of learning and a practical appreciation of learning styles

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills to handle group facilitation, 1:1 coaching
  • Ability to use a wide range of techniques (facilitation, coaching, Instruction etc.) and a range of delivery media
  • Ability to work autonomously

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Educator for Preceptorship

Bethany Wilson-Chapman

bethany.wilson-chapman@nhs.net

01752431965

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-HB-A5591053-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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