Job summary
To work
within the Education Team for the Division of Adult Community Services in
accordance with the team and wider Trust values. This role will support and facilitate the learners
and students across the clinical workforce to identify learning and development
opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care through enhancing
placement experience, education and pastoral support opportunities.
The post
holder will develop skills to support and facilitate training delivered by the
Education Team to improve experience and identify opportunities for maintaining
and improving standards of patient care.
This will include working alongside any learner within the clinical
environment to achieve competence and confidence supporting education and
training to induct and develop their skills, knowledge and confidence.
Main duties of the job
Key requirements include:
To support the Education Team in facilitating
and delivering induction and training programmes for Pre-Registered and
Registered staff
Providing in situ clinical support to
appropriate staff groups to assist in achieving competencies and developing
confidence in their roles.
Provide Pastoral support to learners and new
starters to ensure wellbeing is supported
To support the Practice Educator in student
Capacity Mapping, audits and cost collection
To be accountable for a group of learners within
the Educators allocated areas
Be accountable for the delegated responsibility
for specific workstreams
Provide consitant contributions to the teams
development projects and workstreams
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Understanding your role
Assist
the Practice Educators and Lead Clinical Educator to ensure there are effective
systems/framework/activities in place to secure sustainable developments in education
and practice
To
plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based learning for students/
learners and new starters across the workforce
Support
the monitoring, recording and reporting of all learner activity
Maintain clinical competence in all aspects of
learner needs, to be able to supervise and sign of competence
Be
an innovative and creative practitioner to effectively use resources and
technologies in our education programmes
Work
with minimum supervision and coordinate own and others activities to ensure
that efficient service is provided
Provide guidance and support to staff on personal
and professional development, by promoting CPD and career oprotunities
Develop
and maintain own knowledge and expertise of nursing practice to act as a resource
for other staff
Participate and contribute to meetings within
the organisation, relevant to portfolio and link educator subjects, providing
feedback and action as necessary
Act as a role model, promoting excellence of
practice through education, advice and support and clinical skills teaching in
clinical areas
Support
the maintenance of up to date and accurate training records
Communication
Communicate education and practice information across the
Trust.
Ensure
communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate the flow of
information
Help to
share best practice relating to quality assurance and inter professional
learning
Demonstrate
effective and efficient delivery of information
Be able
to motivate others
Service Improvement
Inspire
others to recognise the value of education which underpins and takes practice
forward
Work in collaboration with clinical managers,
assessors, supervisors and preceptors to support specific learner needs within
the clinical environment.
Supporting
the Education Team to help ensure a high-quality training programme is
maintained, that learning outcomes can be met, and are aligned with service
demands.
Support
and engage in other service improvement objectives to aid success.
Manage
the process of identifying areas of good practice, areas for improvement and
improving standards of care. Including facilitating and promoting the sharing
of good practice via clinical practice forums and other trust-wide and national
forums.
Teaching and Learning
Deliver
education and training programmes to ensure that knowledge, skills and
competencies of the professional and support staff meet the need of the service
Maximise
the opportunities that informal teaching sessions can offer and adopt a
flexible and innovative approach to education delivery
Deliver
training packages to support our system partners in addition to the MYTT staff
Work
in collaboration with divisonal practice educators to ensure standards of
education are maintained
Create an environment to support inter and multi
professional working and learning in practice
Support
clinical teams to enhance the support they offer to learners on clinical
placement
Recognise,
communicate and praise the achievements of the team and the individuals within
team
In conjunction with the Education Team, monitor and
evaluate clinical standards, identify and support the development of action
plans for learners, for areas of poor practice in conjunction with ward
managers/ senior nurses, to improve the delivery of patient care and experience
Attend external events to promote career
opportunities within MYTT
Management
Act
as a positive role model to peers and junior staff within the team and wider
organisation, demonstrating trust values and behaviours at all times
Provide
revalidation support to direct reports and junior registrants where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Understanding your role
Assist
the Practice Educators and Lead Clinical Educator to ensure there are effective
systems/framework/activities in place to secure sustainable developments in education
and practice
To
plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based learning for students/
learners and new starters across the workforce
Support
the monitoring, recording and reporting of all learner activity
Maintain clinical competence in all aspects of
learner needs, to be able to supervise and sign of competence
Be
an innovative and creative practitioner to effectively use resources and
technologies in our education programmes
Work
with minimum supervision and coordinate own and others activities to ensure
that efficient service is provided
Provide guidance and support to staff on personal
and professional development, by promoting CPD and career oprotunities
Develop
and maintain own knowledge and expertise of nursing practice to act as a resource
for other staff
Participate and contribute to meetings within
the organisation, relevant to portfolio and link educator subjects, providing
feedback and action as necessary
Act as a role model, promoting excellence of
practice through education, advice and support and clinical skills teaching in
clinical areas
Support
the maintenance of up to date and accurate training records
Communication
Communicate education and practice information across the
Trust.
Ensure
communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate the flow of
information
Help to
share best practice relating to quality assurance and inter professional
learning
Demonstrate
effective and efficient delivery of information
Be able
to motivate others
Service Improvement
Inspire
others to recognise the value of education which underpins and takes practice
forward
Work in collaboration with clinical managers,
assessors, supervisors and preceptors to support specific learner needs within
the clinical environment.
Supporting
the Education Team to help ensure a high-quality training programme is
maintained, that learning outcomes can be met, and are aligned with service
demands.
Support
and engage in other service improvement objectives to aid success.
Manage
the process of identifying areas of good practice, areas for improvement and
improving standards of care. Including facilitating and promoting the sharing
of good practice via clinical practice forums and other trust-wide and national
forums.
Teaching and Learning
Deliver
education and training programmes to ensure that knowledge, skills and
competencies of the professional and support staff meet the need of the service
Maximise
the opportunities that informal teaching sessions can offer and adopt a
flexible and innovative approach to education delivery
Deliver
training packages to support our system partners in addition to the MYTT staff
Work
in collaboration with divisonal practice educators to ensure standards of
education are maintained
Create an environment to support inter and multi
professional working and learning in practice
Support
clinical teams to enhance the support they offer to learners on clinical
placement
Recognise,
communicate and praise the achievements of the team and the individuals within
team
In conjunction with the Education Team, monitor and
evaluate clinical standards, identify and support the development of action
plans for learners, for areas of poor practice in conjunction with ward
managers/ senior nurses, to improve the delivery of patient care and experience
Attend external events to promote career
opportunities within MYTT
Management
Act
as a positive role model to peers and junior staff within the team and wider
organisation, demonstrating trust values and behaviours at all times
Provide
revalidation support to direct reports and junior registrants where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of MSc level study or working towards
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area of practice
- Teaching and assessing qualification/ Practice educator and assessor preparation (PEAP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience of supporting students/ learners in practice
- Willingness to complete MYTT band 5 Core competency framework if not already achieved.
Desirable
- Experience of classroom based teaching
- Experience of teaching within the clinical setting
- Experience of excel and utilising this to accurately record data.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of learner roles
- A understanding of own development and training needs
- Trust vision, values, strategic objective and key work programmes
- Understands the needs of different learner groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of related local and national policy and guidelines
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess competency in others
- Commitment to evidence based practice
- Self-directed, self-motivated, innovative and dynamic.
- Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery
Desirable
- Ability to identify risks and complex situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Able to work autonomously with guidance from the Practice and Lead Clinical Educators.
- Commitment to quality initiatives, research and its application to practice
- Demonstrates passion for education and excellence
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Other
Essential
- Hold a full UK drivers licence and vehicle to use in conjunction with work or willing to independently travel to external venues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of MSc level study or working towards
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area of practice
- Teaching and assessing qualification/ Practice educator and assessor preparation (PEAP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience of supporting students/ learners in practice
- Willingness to complete MYTT band 5 Core competency framework if not already achieved.
Desirable
- Experience of classroom based teaching
- Experience of teaching within the clinical setting
- Experience of excel and utilising this to accurately record data.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of learner roles
- A understanding of own development and training needs
- Trust vision, values, strategic objective and key work programmes
- Understands the needs of different learner groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of related local and national policy and guidelines
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess competency in others
- Commitment to evidence based practice
- Self-directed, self-motivated, innovative and dynamic.
- Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery
Desirable
- Ability to identify risks and complex situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Able to work autonomously with guidance from the Practice and Lead Clinical Educators.
- Commitment to quality initiatives, research and its application to practice
- Demonstrates passion for education and excellence
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Other
Essential
- Hold a full UK drivers licence and vehicle to use in conjunction with work or willing to independently travel to external venues
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).
