Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the provision of high quality Multi-Professional learning environments within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust; and will be required to work locally with services where inter-professional learning opportunities can be promoted. The post holder will support the Practice Education Facilitator and team by contributing to the delivery of the Quality Assurance Framework for the Nursing Workforce within the organisation, with a focus on both Acute and Community Settings.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a NMC registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) team. This role is to provide support to the Practice Education and Placement Lead within the organisation at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with the organisational activity in regards to nursing learners, assessors, educators and all other healthcare learners who are undertaking university programmes of study whilst on clinical placements here at the Trust. The role includes supporting all learners including , allied health professionals, nurses, apprenticeship and work experience learners.
The post holder will contribute to the provision of high quality Multi-Professional learning environments within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. You will take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of learning and contribute to local and national conferences and working groups. The post holder will be required to work locally and across boundaries with services where inter-professional learning opportunities are promoted in line with the Quality Assurance Framework.The successful candidate will be a NMC registered healthcare professional with a mentor/educator qualification. The candidate will also have extensive NHS experience with a minimum of 3 years experience post registration in a leadership role
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
In line with current legislation, all individuals employed in patient facing roles,or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than1 April 2022. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your vaccination status in the form of a Covid Passport.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further reference and guidance.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Educated to master's Level or working towards or significant relevant experience.
- Mentorship qualification.
- Supervisory qualification
Desirable
- PGCE/Teaching qualification
- Qualification in Management and Leadership
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Recent post registration health care experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Currently clinically competent
- Understanding of multi-professional curriculum development including the learning outcomes and competencies
- Experience of having worked across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Practical experience of facilitating change
- Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework knowledge of differing methods for teaching and learning
- Experience of teaching and assessing of healthcare learners in a clinical setting
- Experience of working with external partners, eg, HEI's, HEE
- Understanding a range of regulatory body requirements.
- Sound knowledge of PARE
- Understanding of apprenticeship framework and pipeline of careers
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of a wide range of digital resources to support placement experience
- Experience of working in a range of health care settings.
- Knowledge of Continuous improvement methodology
- Knowledge of the CLiP process
- Knowledge with regards to building Elearning programmes
Skills & Ability
Essential
- oAbility to use Microsoft word, excel, access and outlook packages
- oAbility to work independently as well as within a team
- oAbility to work within established procedures and timescales
- oDemonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
- oShow excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
- oThe ability to meet strict deadlines and manage conflicting pressures to maintain streamline service delivery.
- oWillingness to undergo training to support the development of the role.
- oAbility to be flexible in line with service demands.
- oDemonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
- oExcellent presentation skills
- oThe ability to work independently, solve problems and make decisions whilst showing sound judgement in keeping others informed.
- oThe ability to produce comprehensive reports and proposals
- oExcellent interpretative and analytical skills both written and numerical
- oAbility to deal effectively and appropriately with people at all levels and from a broad range of backgrounds.
- oAbility to teach in a wide range of settings
- oAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders.
Desirable
- oEvidence of project management
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR