Job overview
The post holder will work within an established team and contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assured placements for pre-registration nursing students, and other learners within the South Tees area.
The post holder will spend the majority of their time working closely with learners and the practice assessors across all areas of clinical practice, supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes in practice.
They will support the Senior Practice Placement Facilitator in ensuring the quality of existing placements by offering support and guidance to assessors or equivalent.
They will participate in the collaborative working arrangements that exist with Higher Education Institutions and NHSE in ensuring placement areas meet the needs of the pre-registration nursing curriculum.
They will contribute to maintaining and facilitating a dynamic high quality learning experience for students which meet NMC Nursing standards (2019).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate a commitment towards the development of professional and clinical practice at every level of the organisation, embracing the key performance areas of the Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and Patient Safety Strategy.
They will contribute to driving the Trust quality and safety priorities through education and role modelling.
The post holder will ensure that they follow the Trust's policy on records management and complies with the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management.
Maintain professional body registration, constantly evaluating own knowledge and practice through the utilisation and appraisal of a wide variety of evidence.
Develop and maintain effective communication networks including within complex situations, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
·Your Leadership Impact
·Leading your Team to Success
·Leading Into the Future
·Service Improvement for Beginners
·Developing your Service Improvement Skills
·Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
·Explore leadership within the NHS
·Promote Trust values and behaviours
·Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
·Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided
courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experienced assessor of students
2. Extensive current clinical experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
3. Degree level registered Nurse
4. Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable criteria
5. Teaching qualification
6. Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Knowledge of current issues and legislation effecting education in healthcare
8. In-depth knowledge of the NMC standards of Education (2019)
9. High level for commitment and passion for education and student learning
10. Demonstrate evidence of teaching and supporting students in practice
11. Experience of assessment in practice
12. Excellent communication skills
13. Negotiation and influencing skills
14. IT skills
15. Effective time management, and presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.