Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on the development and delivery of our AHP preceptorship programme at UCLH.
As an HCPC registered AHP with relevant NHS service you will be responsible for the provision of a high quality learning experience for AHP preceptees and development of AHP preceptors at UCLH.
The post holder will work with the AHP Education and Workforce Project Manager, AHP Leads and Practice Educators to continue to develop and deliver an educational programme to support the transition of student AHPs to Newly Qualified AHPs at UCLH and to achieve the key standards set by NHSE WTE. You will also engage with the North Central London (NCL) AHP faculty group, and NHS WTE in the London region
With experience of developing and delivering education and supporting learning in practice, the post holder will work collaboratively and engage with MDT
colleagues and stakeholders to continue to design, deliver and evaluate the AHP Preceptorship Programme.
The post holder will be able to work independently and collaboratively, work to set priorities and manage time effectively. You will have strong communication, organisation and decision making skills and be able to deliver education programmes and presentations.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the development and delivery of an educational AHP preceptorship programme to support the transition of student AHPs to Newly Qualified AHPs at UCLH.
Responsible for provision of a high quality learning experience and development for AHP preceptees.
Ensure that systems are in place to enable all newly qualified AHPs to meet Trust & local objectives in the preceptorship period to become confident and competent practitioners
Promote a standardised approach to preceptorship, building on and improving existing initiatives
Liaise with the AHP Workforce and Education Project Manager, AHP Service Leads, AHP Practice Educators, Clinical Practice Facilitators and department leaders on initiatives to improve the capacity and motivation of the AHP workforce to take on the preceptorship role
Act as a role model and resource for practice and professional guidance in relation to AHP preceptorship; give constructive feedback to individuals on progress
Liaise with AHP clinical areas to ensure that preceptors are allocated equitably and that all understand their roles, use documentation consistently and comply with HCPC standards
Maintain an overview of the progress of individual AHP preceptees through monitoring the database, intervening when milestones are not being met and liaising target support
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing and Grafton Way Building)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Disease
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) work across all sites and are the third largest workforce in health and care in England. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the AHP Service Leads and is responsible for provision of a high quality learning experience for AHP preceptees and development of AHP preceptors at UCLH.
Key elements of the role include;
To ensure that systems are in place to enable all newly qualified AHPs to meet Trust & local objectives in the preceptorship period to become confident and competent practitioners
To work with AHP staff in clinical areas to promote a standardised approach to preceptorship, building on and improving existing initiatives
To liaise with the AHP Workforce and Education Project Manager, AHP Service Leads, AHP Practice Educators, Clinical Practice Facilitators and department leaders on initiatives to improve the capacity and motivation of the AHP workforce to take on the preceptorship role
To act as a role model and resource for practice and professional guidance in relation to AHP preceptorship; give constructive feedback to individuals on progress
To liaise with AHP clinical areas to ensure that preceptors are allocated equitably and that all understand their roles, use documentation consistently and comply with HCPC standards
To work with the AHP Education and Workforce Project Manager, AHP Leads and Practice Educators to develop and deliver an educational programme to support the transition of student AHPs to Newly Qualified AHPs.
To maintain an overview of the progress of individual AHP preceptees through monitoring the database, intervening when milestones are not being met and liaising target support
To work in accordance with UCLH Nursing, Midwifery and AHP and Pharmacy Strategy, contributing towards achieving the Trusts objectives.
For further information, please contact Jo Cunningham-Davis, AHP Education and Workforce Project Manager, [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered AHP
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/teaching qualification or equivalent
- Educated to masters level or relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of audit and research
- Knowledge of HCPC Education Standards
- Knowledge of current political and professional drivers
Desirable
- Leadership/management course
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant NHS experience
- Experience of supporting learning in practice
- Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi- disciplinary team
- Experience of working in complex situations
- Experience of evidence-based research care
- Experience of developing and delivering education
- Experience of working autonomously, planning workload of self and others
- Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries
- Experience of monitoring, maintaining and promoting health, safety and security of others
- Able to use software such as word, excel and power point
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating and/or managing a team
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Formal presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with external partners
- Experience of writing business cases and reports
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supporting others' personal development
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to demonstrate decision-making skills
- Experience of managing complex situations
- Effective time management
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG