Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within our team of educators for a Practice Education Facilitator to support the Keele Medical school undergraduate medical programme. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Practice Education Facilitator and Undergraduate Teamto provide high quality education and skills training to undergraduate medical students and also support programme development.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a strong interest in education and professional development. In addition to this extensive clinical experience in general and acute settings and good underpinning knowledge of policies, procedures and best practice are essential. Previous experience of formal teaching, skills training and mentoring are highly desirable, as is evident motivation and enthusiasm to pursue educational excellence.
Main duties of the job
This post has arisen in response to the expansion of medical student numbers at the Trust and a recognition of the importance of skills teaching and learning in a collaborative approach with nursing. The post holder will mainly be teaching medical students but will be part of an established team of practice educators responsible for teaching multidisciplinary skills.
- To provide clinical skills training and support for Keele University Undergraduate medical students
- Toprovide education, training and assessment in clinical practice with a multi-disciplinary team
- To assist the Senior Practice Education Facilitator (SPEF) in the management of the clinical skills lab for undergraduate medical students and work closely with the clinical skills technicians
- To assist the Senior Practice Education Facilitator (SPEF) to develop guidelines and implement developments in practice ensuring these are audited.
- To support and facilitate innovation in care provision in a structured and systematic way.
- To offer professional guidance and support to clinical staff.
- To act as a clinical and educational role model.
About us
We are responsible for teaching around 160+ Keele University medical students in our hospitals and across Shropshire as they complete their final 2 years of training prior to graduation. You would not only work alongside a number of Trust departments but also in close liaison with Keele School of Medicine. You would work directly with an enthusiastic and successful team of other Practice Education Facilitators and work closely with the Hospital Dean & Deputy Dean, Year Leads, UG Tutors and the teaching support team. Training opportunities are available and supported within this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional/Technical Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent in Clinical Specialty, Education or other relevant subject area
- Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Broad knowledge of the NHS, professional education and relationships with Higher Education Institutes
- Able to demonstrate the principles of teaching and learning within a clinical environment including practice assessment
- Current recent experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role.
- An awareness and understanding of policy and practices.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and/or research.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist senior staff in the implementation of change and practice development.
Desirable
- Microsoft office PC and Sema Pas skills
Person Specification
Professional/Technical Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent in Clinical Specialty, Education or other relevant subject area
- Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Broad knowledge of the NHS, professional education and relationships with Higher Education Institutes
- Able to demonstrate the principles of teaching and learning within a clinical environment including practice assessment
- Current recent experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role.
- An awareness and understanding of policy and practices.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and/or research.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist senior staff in the implementation of change and practice development.
Desirable
- Microsoft office PC and Sema Pas skills
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).
