Job summary
Due to the career progression of a current team member, an exciting part-time secondment opportunity has become available within the Practice Education Team
This role is part a small team responsible for the
co-ordination and delivery of an educational programme focussing on Globally
Educated Professionals working within Devon Partnership Trust.
The role is advertised for 0.4 WTE for fixed term (End date 17/08/2026). The opportunity may suit someone who is looking to gain further
experience in education, whilst retaining their post in their clinical team.
You will provide guidance, training and mentoring
for all members of staff involved in globally educated professionals practice
education.
This will include signposting to useful sources of
information/training, teaching new knowledge, techniques or skills and visiting
clinical teams to provide guidance on the competency framework for new staff.
You will receive guidance and direction from our
experienced Educators within the Practice Education team.
Interviews will be held 15/08/2025 and will include a pre-prepared activity, details of which will be shared to those shortlisted for interview
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have either worked
internationally or directly supported clinicians who have worked
internationally
You will be expected to plan, facilitate and
evaluate the Trusts Globally Educated Professionals induction and thorough learning
Programme alongside other members of the practice education team
You will undertake regular visits to all clinical
areas to support the clinical educational elements of the competency framework
in place for our globally educated staff. In order to achieve this you will be
expected to travel to all service throughout our organisation.
Developing relationships with colleagues is a
fundamental part of this role and you will be expected to provide managers and
staff with advice and guidance on matters relating to practice development, the
trusts programme, policy and approach and any training available. At times, you
will need to deal with sensitive situations involving our staff and seek
guidance from other Workforce colleagues as appropriate.
In addition, as part of your role you will be
expected to take part in team meetings, Personal Development Reviews, personal
development planning, 1:1 supervision meetings etc.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC RNMH Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Post Graduate qualification in Mentoring / Practice Educator
Desirable
- Post Graduate diploma in Education or Project Management or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within mental health or learning disability services in an environment which supports learners
- Directly supported clinicians who have worked internationally
- Experience of Information management
- Highly developed experience of using, reviewing and establishing work processes
Desirable
- Previous experience of reviewing / designing policies
- Experience of working internationally
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Preceptorship and related frameworks
- Knowledge of HEIs and health related degrees
- Knowledge of Information management relevant to staff and learners
- Attention to detail
- Strong sense of quality and able to lead by example
- Customer focused approach to service
- Highly developed analytical skills and judgement
- Good communication and interpersonal skills ability to coordinate and influence managers and staff from different work areas.
- Ability to understand learner requirements and devise solutions to meet them
- Ability to interpret, present and explain complex/technical information in an accessible way
- Self motivated and able to work independently with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Able to learn new applications and processes and assimilate new techniques quickly and reliably.
- Able to plan and lead meetings
- Able to work on a number of projects or pieces of work simultaneously and deliver to agreed deadlines.
- Able to travel to various trust sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC RNMH Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Post Graduate qualification in Mentoring / Practice Educator
Desirable
- Post Graduate diploma in Education or Project Management or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within mental health or learning disability services in an environment which supports learners
- Directly supported clinicians who have worked internationally
- Experience of Information management
- Highly developed experience of using, reviewing and establishing work processes
Desirable
- Previous experience of reviewing / designing policies
- Experience of working internationally
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Preceptorship and related frameworks
- Knowledge of HEIs and health related degrees
- Knowledge of Information management relevant to staff and learners
- Attention to detail
- Strong sense of quality and able to lead by example
- Customer focused approach to service
- Highly developed analytical skills and judgement
- Good communication and interpersonal skills ability to coordinate and influence managers and staff from different work areas.
- Ability to understand learner requirements and devise solutions to meet them
- Ability to interpret, present and explain complex/technical information in an accessible way
- Self motivated and able to work independently with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Able to learn new applications and processes and assimilate new techniques quickly and reliably.
- Able to plan and lead meetings
- Able to work on a number of projects or pieces of work simultaneously and deliver to agreed deadlines.
- Able to travel to various trust sites
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).
