Associate Practice Education Facilitator

Job description

Job summary

Are you a registered nurse who is passionate about education, supporting learners and improving practice learning experiences?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join our Practice Education Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting pre-registration nursing students, student nursing associates, apprentices and healthcare support workers across a diverse range of clinical settings.

As an Associate Practice Education Facilitator, you will work closely with clinical teams, Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and university partners to help ensure learners receive high-quality support, supervision and assessment. You will be a visible and approachable educational resource, supporting the development of positive learning environments and helping to shape the future nursing workforce.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who embodies our Trust values of Kind, Collaborative, Expert and Aspirational. You will be committed to creating inclusive learning environments, value the contribution of others, and be motivated to make a positive difference to learners and the quality of practice education across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• As an Associate Practice Education Facilitator, you will support learners, Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and clinical teams to deliver high-quality practice learning experiences. You will contribute to the implementation of the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA), support the development of staff involved in learner supervision and assessment, and help promote excellence in practice learning across a range of clinical settings.
• The role involves working collaboratively with clinical teams and university partners to support learner progression, provide educational guidance, monitor practice learning environments and identify opportunities for quality improvement. You will contribute to placement quality reviews, learner support initiatives, educational activities, practice education projects and service development work that enhances learner experience and organisational objectives.
• We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of supporting learners in practice and an understanding of the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment. You will have excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with learners, clinical teams and university partners.
• You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, recognise when to seek support, and contribute proactively to quality improvement and service development.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience gained through professional practice.
• Practice Assessor qualification or evidence of successful completion of Practice Assessor preparation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to nursing practice, education and practice learning.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert in Education) or equivalent qualification/experience in education, teaching or facilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Experience supporting pre registration nursing students, student nursing associates, apprentices and Health Care Support Workers within clinical practice learning environments.
• Experience supporting learners experiencing difficulties within practice learning environments and working collaboratively with clinical teams to implement appropriate support.
• Experience of delivering teaching, facilitation, coaching or education sessions.

Desirable

• Experience of providing education, coaching or development support to Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and clinical teams.
• Experience working collaboratively with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or external education partners.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement activities, audit, benchmarking or practice education projects.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience gained through professional practice.
• Practice Assessor qualification or evidence of successful completion of Practice Assessor preparation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to nursing practice, education and practice learning.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert in Education) or equivalent qualification/experience in education, teaching or facilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Experience supporting pre registration nursing students, student nursing associates, apprentices and Health Care Support Workers within clinical practice learning environments.
• Experience supporting learners experiencing difficulties within practice learning environments and working collaboratively with clinical teams to implement appropriate support.
• Experience of delivering teaching, facilitation, coaching or education sessions.

Desirable

• Experience of providing education, coaching or development support to Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and clinical teams.
• Experience working collaboratively with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or external education partners.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement activities, audit, benchmarking or practice education projects.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Trust Wide

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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