Job overview
The purpose of this post is to Support learning and education across allied health professions (social work and play) Support identified work streams which may include:
o non-medical supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students
o Leadership on the design/delivery of CPD programmes
You will be expected to deliver the core requirements of a GOSH Practice Educator. Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of education expertise. Lead in the creation of clinical areas that encourage practice development, audit practice and disseminate information on developments. Facilitate the creation of positive learning environments where staff development is encouraged and supported. Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of allied health professional staff within the scope of the role. Work within the Education department, and Trust-wide, undertaking a key role in practice development to support service improvement and quality care for children, young people, and their families
Provide cross-cover for other members of the AHP Education Team and Clinical and Professional Education Team as required. Lead on their identified work stream as agreed by the Head of Education (Allied Health)
Main duties of the job
* · Be a highly visible role model, working alongside staff in practice.
* · Work to maintain own knowledge, skills, and clinical credibility, demonstrating high standards of practice and expertise in the care of children, young people, and their families
* Be prepared to work alongside colleagues in non- allied health professional roles to understand the requirements of different professions/areas
* · Work with education leads, managers, and supervisors to establish mechanisms for enhancing, developing, and assessing the quality of non-nursing placement learning
* Co-ordinate and deliver work-based learning and other CPD programmes as required
* Collect and analyse student data in line with NHS England Education Contract requirements
* Utilise, develop and review tools to audit and evaluate educational and professional practice and education programmes/materials
* Represent the AHP Education Team at Trust wide and external meetings and in response to Trust wide quality improvement initiatives
* Maintain a good working relationship with the academic partners, professional bodies, and organisations
* · Maintain own awareness of current clinical and professional issues
Working for our organisation
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Detailed job description and main 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 documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Be an allied healthcare professional registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
* Be educated within an AHP profession to degree level (or diploma with demonstratable additional equivalent experience)
* Teaching qualification (PG Certificate Clinical Education or equivalent)
* Postgraduate degree qualification
* Mentorship or supervisor qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
* Understanding of current HCPC and professional body requirements of AHP pre-registration courses
* Understanding of inter-professional education
* Understanding of current workforce and education issues in allied health
* Experience of managing the poor performance of learners
* Experience of delivering education presentation in either a clinical or academic environment.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of implementing, monitoring, and reporting on education programmes
* Previous experience of research and audit
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to provide effective and inclusive pastoral care and learner support
* Able to use databases to collect and analyse complex data
* Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
* Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team beyond the boundaries of direct line management
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders
* Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Able to work across professional boundaries
* Established skills in using computer applications such as Word, Excel, Smart Survey, PowerPoint, Canva, Mentimeter