Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Workforce Development Lead Non Medical Education (Community Services)

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Job summary

The post holder will support workforce development across all Clinical Services andAdministration within Sutton Health & Care to ensure all staff have the appropriateknowledge, skills, values and behaviours to meet the needs of the local communities andthe requirements of the NHS constitution.

The post holder will provide educational leadership to the teams supporting clinical servicesto provide the highest possible quality of placement experience; ensuring that thoseundertaking formal education and training are appropriately trained and educated asdefined by the relevant regulator or professional body.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To support clinical placements for students at undergraduate and postgraduatelevels? To support coordination and quality management of the education and trainingprovision across the Alliance? To provide leadership and effective role modelling for the delivery of team basedhigh quality patient services.? The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks,responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out anyother duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.? Assist in the supervision and sign off of competency where appropriate to do so? Line management of the Community Education Team? *regularly undertake clinical duties and act as a clinical leader providing advice andsupport (*if holds the relevant registration)

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum, pro rata, incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-NN-6711850-SH&C-ACS-HM

Job locations

Robin Hood Lane

Robin Hood Ln, Sutton SM1 2RJ

Sutton

SM1 2RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support clinical education placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Recruit future supervisors from the GPN, community nursing and AHP workforce inline with professional requirements. Develop and lead learning sets to support supervisors to meet their continuingprofessional development requirements. Coordinate supervision provision and ensure the assessment of students is asrequired by the provider organisation. Provide leadership for both education and service delivery. Take responsibility for own professional development, maintaining a sound level ofprofessional knowledge, skills and behaviour, meeting professional standards asappropriate. Act as a role model within the health community demonstrating high standards ofpractice and a professional attitude at all times. Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitivity, acting as role model forcolleagues. To communicate effectively in difficult situations and sometimesaggressive/antagonistic situations and provide constructive feedback. Prepare to travel between providers, universities and offices as required. Advise on budgetary recommendations highlighting cost savings, reduced DNA ratesand value for money

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support clinical education placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Recruit future supervisors from the GPN, community nursing and AHP workforce inline with professional requirements. Develop and lead learning sets to support supervisors to meet their continuingprofessional development requirements. Coordinate supervision provision and ensure the assessment of students is asrequired by the provider organisation. Provide leadership for both education and service delivery. Take responsibility for own professional development, maintaining a sound level ofprofessional knowledge, skills and behaviour, meeting professional standards asappropriate. Act as a role model within the health community demonstrating high standards ofpractice and a professional attitude at all times. Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitivity, acting as role model forcolleagues. To communicate effectively in difficult situations and sometimesaggressive/antagonistic situations and provide constructive feedback. Prepare to travel between providers, universities and offices as required. Advise on budgetary recommendations highlighting cost savings, reduced DNA ratesand value for money

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Professional Qualification
  • experience of education or educating others

Desirable

  • Formal Education Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • knowledge of pre & post graduate requirements in professional field
  • mentorship/supervision of a learning environment

Experience

Essential

  • minimum 18 months in a Community setting
  • clinically competent in a wide range of skills relating to professional status
  • competent in managing virtual learning environments

Desirable

  • I.T skills and competence
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Professional Qualification
  • experience of education or educating others

Desirable

  • Formal Education Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • knowledge of pre & post graduate requirements in professional field
  • mentorship/supervision of a learning environment

Experience

Essential

  • minimum 18 months in a Community setting
  • clinically competent in a wide range of skills relating to professional status
  • competent in managing virtual learning environments

Desirable

  • I.T skills and competence

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Robin Hood Lane

Robin Hood Ln, Sutton SM1 2RJ

Sutton

SM1 2RJ


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Robin Hood Lane

Robin Hood Ln, Sutton SM1 2RJ

Sutton

SM1 2RJ


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Nurse

Simon Littlefield

simonlittlefield@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum, pro rata, incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-NN-6711850-SH&C-ACS-HM

Job locations

Robin Hood Lane

Robin Hood Ln, Sutton SM1 2RJ

Sutton

SM1 2RJ


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