Job summary
Contract type: Fixed term 12 Months
Line Manger: Apprenticeship and WP Programme Lead
Accountable to: Head of Clinical Education
This hybrid role includes visit to clinical areas, classroom teaching and working from home.
We are looking for a registered healthcare professional to join a team of highly experienced educators on a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment to support our Reservist learners, T-level students, Nursing Associate Trainees and Cadet learners, Healthcare Support Worker learners and other entry level learners.
This is also an excellent developmental opportunity for eligible candidates who are interested to pursue a career in clinical education.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work closely with Apprenticeship and Widening participation team, training providers and placement team and clinical placement areas within the organisation in the development and Trust-wide roll out of our HCSW development programme. They will also contribute towards the direct delivery of practice-based learning, educational courses, and other learning opportunities. Other key aspects of the role
The ideal candidate will have the following key skills / attributes (please also refer to the JD and person specification)
- Healthcare professional with a minimum of 24 months of post registration experience in clinical practice
- Able to travel to multiple sites within the Trust regulalry (Newbury, Slough, Bracknell etc)
- Proficient in teaching basic clinical skills (observations, venepuncture etc)
- Experience of mentoring and practice assessment of students
- Intermediate IT skills / Excel /ppt etc
About us
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, and armed forces community to support equality.
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Professional healthcare qualification at degree level
- Current NMC or HCPC registrant
- Post registration Practice Assessor course or equivalent
- Coaching/mentoring qualification or experience
Desirable
- Formal Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- 24 months post-qualifying experience in healthcare field
- Supervision of students and practice assessors/supervisors.
- Experience in multi-professional and cross-agency working.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in multi-professional and cross-agency working.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of nursing associate apprenticeship, T-level programme and Cadet programme and training requirements for these learners
- IT literacy and confidence in using IT to deliver and support education
- Knowledge and skills related to clinical grade Reliable knowledge in relation to associated clinical practice guidelines
- Effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills
- Ability to prepare, deliver and evaluate presentations
- Evaluation & audit skills
- Report writing
- High level of communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Positive attitude to work and changing practices
- Able to lead and motivate.
- Sound principles of decision making
- Sound working knowledge of education within an NHS setting.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills.
Desirable
- Able to use judgement and common sense
- Able to liaise with different disciplines and levels of staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites several times a day
Desirable
- Driving license and access to a car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Professional healthcare qualification at degree level
- Current NMC or HCPC registrant
- Post registration Practice Assessor course or equivalent
- Coaching/mentoring qualification or experience
Desirable
- Formal Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- 24 months post-qualifying experience in healthcare field
- Supervision of students and practice assessors/supervisors.
- Experience in multi-professional and cross-agency working.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in multi-professional and cross-agency working.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of nursing associate apprenticeship, T-level programme and Cadet programme and training requirements for these learners
- IT literacy and confidence in using IT to deliver and support education
- Knowledge and skills related to clinical grade Reliable knowledge in relation to associated clinical practice guidelines
- Effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills
- Ability to prepare, deliver and evaluate presentations
- Evaluation & audit skills
- Report writing
- High level of communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Positive attitude to work and changing practices
- Able to lead and motivate.
- Sound principles of decision making
- Sound working knowledge of education within an NHS setting.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills.
Desirable
- Able to use judgement and common sense
- Able to liaise with different disciplines and levels of staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites several times a day
Desirable
- Driving license and access to a car
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).
