Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our existing dynamic Practice Education Facilitator team. You must have a keen interest in developing and supporting the practice education of our visiting pre-registration nurses, who are our future nursing workforce. Working in strong collaboration with our University Partners both in Wales, and across the English border, you will support the provision of an effective clinical learning environment for pre-reg. nursing students whilst in Powys Teaching Health Board. You will support our clinical staff in their assessment of student nurses, ensuring that they are fit for practice and purpose at the point of registration.
You will need to be able to work autonomously, have excellent communication and negotiation skills within complex situations. You will have sound leadership and organisational skills as well as experience of supervising and assessing health care students in the practice setting.
In return we offer you support and development within an innovative and dynamic team which includes links with multi-professional Practice Education Facilitators.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Work with the Health Board and University Partners to deliverthe Pre-Registration programmes in Wales.
Work with Community Service Managers (CSM's) to identify appropriate staff for the role of Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor.
Develop and maintain a successful communication system and workingrelationship with all Directorate CSM's, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses andPractice Assessors/Practice Supervisors across the Health Board.
Establish and maintain valuable working relationships with all levels of staff at our partner Universities.
To be accessible and available to all Practice Assessors/Practice Supervisors; acting as a positive role model in relation to exemplary practice and respond to the need of clinical areas throughout the Health Board, advising on issues relating to practice supervision and assessment.
Maintain an up-to-date register of Practice Assessors andSupervisors and provide training and support as often as is needed.
Work in partnership with universities ensuring fair allocation of studentnumbers across clinical areas.
See Job description for full details.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters-level
- First level registration with NMC
- Level 3 Teaching/Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Post-Graduate teaching qualification
- Registered as teacher with the NMC, or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience
- Experience of quality and audit process
- Management experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues in different practice settings and different agencies
- Experience of supervising / assessing / mentoring Student Nurses on placement
- Undertake clinical practice to maintain clinical competency and credibility
Desirable
- Previous experience with HEIs, e.g. teaching, curriculum design
- Experience of Higher Education Quality Assurance mechanisms
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, self and organisational awareness
- I.T. literate with the use of different resources to provide reports etc
- Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative at all times
- Develop and present teaching material to both qualified and unqualified personnel unsupervised
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Facilitation and negotiation skills
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Self-starter
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area of Powys and across Wales as required
- In view of the travelling requirements of the post the successful candidate must have ready access to transport
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters-level
- First level registration with NMC
- Level 3 Teaching/Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Post-Graduate teaching qualification
- Registered as teacher with the NMC, or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience
- Experience of quality and audit process
- Management experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues in different practice settings and different agencies
- Experience of supervising / assessing / mentoring Student Nurses on placement
- Undertake clinical practice to maintain clinical competency and credibility
Desirable
- Previous experience with HEIs, e.g. teaching, curriculum design
- Experience of Higher Education Quality Assurance mechanisms
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, self and organisational awareness
- I.T. literate with the use of different resources to provide reports etc
- Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative at all times
- Develop and present teaching material to both qualified and unqualified personnel unsupervised
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Facilitation and negotiation skills
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Self-starter
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area of Powys and across Wales as required
- In view of the travelling requirements of the post the successful candidate must have ready access to transport
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).
