End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theater Support) (Level 3)
Independent end-point assessor for Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatre Support) (Level 3).
Overview
Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA). This is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) learned throughout the apprenticeship to ensure competence and consistency across providers. An independent end-point assessor has no conflict of interest with the apprentice’s training provider and conducts EPAs onsite or remotely on dates agreed with employers. EPA activities are quality assured by Pearson representatives and aligned with the apprenticeship assessment plan and materials provided by Pearson.
Key Accountabilities
* Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA for this EPA
* Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
* Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained
* Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs
* Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes
* Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration
* Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately
* Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
* Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
* Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment
* Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities
* Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by Ofqual
Person Specification
Occupational Profile
Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSW) help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services to people. As an experienced support worker, they carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks under supervision. SHCSWs provide high quality, compassionate care following standards, policies or protocols and act within their competence. They may work in hospital, community, home, operating theatre, nursing or care homes, or other settings, in partnership with individuals, families, carers and other service providers.
Theatre Support
Theatre Support Workers assist before, during and after operations, typically under supervision of a registered theatre nurse or operating department practitioner. Responsibilities include preparing individuals for theatre, providing reassurance, supporting the team with checks, equipment preparation, instrument counting, and assisting in routine or emergency procedures.
Background And Experience (essential)
* Be occupationally competent in the theatre support field
* Be a registered healthcare professional or have completed a level 5 apprenticeship or regulated occupational competence qualification at level 5 or above
* Hold, or be working towards, a formal assessor qualification (e.g. A1, TAQA)
* Have experience of working in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years
* Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions
* Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements
* Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, including maintenance of recent occupational experience
* Hold a current Enhanced DBS (with or without a barred list check) registered for the update service
* Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments
* Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role
Essential (Other)
* Only UK based candidates will be considered for this role due to requirements
Background And Experience (desirable)
* To hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification
* Experience of making grading judgments
* Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding
Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts
* Ability to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprentices
* Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of the healthcare sector and the role of the theatre support worker
* In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools
* Ability to assess, free from bias; ability to assess and report risks; ability to meet deadlines
Other Requirements
* Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
* Have a suitable broadband connection, microphone, headphones and a webcam
* Have a personal and secure email account
* Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
* Have the right to work in the UK
Application Information
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