Practice Education Facilitator - London, United Kingdom - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will work in partnership with Health Education England (HEE) and relevant Approved Education Institutions (AEIs) to develop, coordinate and support a high quality learning experience in both acute and community settings, particularly in relation to the roles of Practice Assessor and Supervisors.

To work in collaboration with clinical staff to ensure that the clinical education, and development needs of learners within the nursing profession are identified and addressed using approved, proven and credible methods.

Learners include nursing students, newly qualified nurses during their first year of registration, and nursing associate apprentices or trainees.

The post holder is responsible for supporting students on placement, ensuring the provision of practice opportunities for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associate trainees within the Trust

To monitor the training and preparation of Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors and develop and deliver programmes of education and regular updates with colleagues in the Nurse Education team to ensure that nurse mentors/ supervisors have current and evidence based information about NMC approved pre-registration programmes and clinical placement requirements.

Ensure that practice areas are adequately prepared, supported and resourced to manage the students / trainees / learners allocated to them.

To identify and expand new placement areas and experience opportunities. Negotiate with line managers / ward managers / clinical leads regarding placement capacity within their areas. Facilitate reflective practice and Trust based teaching sessions for cohorts of learners / students / trainees

Promote and implement initiatives aimed at developing and enhancing the quality of students' practice experiences. Provide support to Practice Assessors and supervisors; and maintain a database of practice Assessors and Supervisors within the Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.