Clinical Apprentice Facilitator - Lincoln, United Kingdom - United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

    United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
    United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Lincoln, United Kingdom

    4 weeks ago

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    Fixed-Term
    Description

    Job summary

    We are looking for an experienced registered professional to join our team within the Talent Academy on a fixed term contract in the role of Clinical Apprentice Facilitator.

    In this role you will be responsible for the recruitment process, on-boarding and induction of our entry level clinical apprentices, which will include our Nursing Cadets and New to Care Health Care Support Workers.

    Working alongside our Apprenticeship providers, you will support the Talent Academy in achieving the growth in our clinical apprenticeship provision, as identified by the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

    You will support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across the Trust (cross site working), and will work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a "workforce that is fit for purpose and practice".

    Main duties of the job

  • Actively facilitate the recruitment, on-boarding and induction of our new entry level clinical apprentices.
  • Actively facilitate apprentice development by ensuring all staff receive an effective and robust induction.
  • Actively facilitate apprentice development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor.
  • Ensure all apprentices undertake and complete a comprehensive local induction programme.
  • Communicate effectively with the Clinical Education Team, Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff and divisional management teams.
  • Share best practice across the Trust.

    • About us

    Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

    Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

    We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

    Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

    This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

    We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registered Nurse /Midwife/AHP
  • Degree Level qualification in healthcare leadership or in a relevant clinical speciality or equivalent qualification or knowledge
  • Post Graduate Certificate in education

    • Experience

    Essential

  • At least 2 years' experience at a senior level in nursing/midwifery/AHP practice
  • Experience as a trainer/ assessor in clinical practice
  • Experience of promoting a learning environment and delivery of teaching programmes in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of strong partnership working skills
  • Evidence of project management skills and experience
  • Experience of working with higher and further educational institutes

    • Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

    Essential

  • Leadership skills excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Coaching / supervision / mentorship skills Knowledge of Quality Improvement and organisational learning methodologies
  • Broad knowledge of professional, educational and other health care policy

    • Desirable

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research
  • Knowledge of service improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge / experience of development advanced clinical skills / roles

    • Specific Requirements

    Essential

  • Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately and effectively