Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic,
innovative and forward thinking individual to join our Practice Education and
Development team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Education is a key priority to the Trust and the aim of the Practice Placement
Faciitator is to enhance the quality of learning for students and support
practice-based assessors in their role.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively with the existing team and wider
workforce to ensure that students have the best possible learning environment
and experience.
Enhance practice learning environments by expanding clinical
practices identifying new areas in which students can meet their objectives and
to improve the exerience of the students.
To promote a culture of positive learning environments where
staff development is encouraged and supported and clearly promotes and support
the CDDFT behaviours and values.
To support and develop an effective competent workforce to
deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care.
To manage the processes to ensure that students have
adequate support, supervision and assessment across the Trust is in alignment
with the relevant standards.
To manage any concerns raised
Attend local schools and colleges to promote the health care
profession.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively with the existing team and wider
workforce to ensure that students have the best possible learning environment
and experience.
Enhance practice learning environments by expanding clinical
practices identifying new areas in which students can meet their objectives and
to improve the exerience of the students.
To promote a culture of positive learning environments where
staff development is encouraged and supported and clearly promotes and support
the CDDFT behaviours and values.
To support and develop an effective competent workforce to
deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care.
To manage the processes to ensure that students have
adequate support, supervision and assessment across the Trust is in alignment
with the relevant standards.
To manage any concerns raised
Attend local schools and colleges to promote the health care
profession.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively with the existing team and wider
workforce to ensure that students have the best possible learning environment
and experience.
Enhance practice learning environments by expanding clinical
practices identifying new areas in which students can meet their objectives and
to improve the exerience of the students.
To promote a culture of positive learning environments where
staff development is encouraged and supported and clearly promotes and support
the CDDFT behaviours and values.
To support and develop an effective competent workforce to
deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care.
To manage the processes to ensure that students have
adequate support, supervision and assessment across the Trust is in alignment
with the relevant standards.
To manage any concerns raised
Attend local schools and colleges to promote the health care
profession.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold an NMC registration
- Evidence on ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in clinical education
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the development of strategies, processes and procedures to support pre and post registrants.
- Demonstrate experience in assessing learners within the organisation
- Demonstrable experience either within clinical education or the clinical environment.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the development of strategies, processes and procedures to support pre and post registrants.
- Demonstrable experience either within clinical education or the clinical environment.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC, HCPC, HCS
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change due to workload and the needs of colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Delivering at pace
- Experience of supporting others in a clinical environment
- Ability to gather complex information and present as required
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage competing pressures and prioritise workload effectivel
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Experience of successfully implementing change
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to Trust locations, including community sites, as/when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold an NMC registration
- Evidence on ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in clinical education
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the development of strategies, processes and procedures to support pre and post registrants.
- Demonstrate experience in assessing learners within the organisation
- Demonstrable experience either within clinical education or the clinical environment.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the development of strategies, processes and procedures to support pre and post registrants.
- Demonstrable experience either within clinical education or the clinical environment.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC, HCPC, HCS
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change due to workload and the needs of colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Delivering at pace
- Experience of supporting others in a clinical environment
- Ability to gather complex information and present as required
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage competing pressures and prioritise workload effectivel
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Experience of successfully implementing change
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to Trust locations, including community sites, as/when required
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
