Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within Therapy Services at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a Clinical Allied Health Professional Educator.
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic thinker and problem solver. The post holder will be an integral part of the Therapy Services Directorate working with all clinical therapy teams and professions (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy and Orthotics). They will be expected to work closely with Clinical Leads, Therapy Management Team, WUTH Practice Education Facilitator Teams to plan, deliver, support and evaluate a range of educational initiatives across the organisation.
The role will work with local education providers of AHP courses to enhance our provision for student education and career pathways.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to quality assurance processes and to write reports for relevant trust groups. They will be expected to establish and maintain their own clinical credibility and be expected to act as a role model and provide direct support to clinical team members as needed.
Main duties of the job
* To be a lead for Allied Health Professional (AHP) education for the Therapy Services.
* To work autonomously without supervision for the long term planning, and management of in-house training and development for all Therapy Service staff.
* Responsible for training and the development needs of all Therapy Service staff.
* The Clinical AHP Educator is able to practice without supervision as per the AHP profession they are registered in within Therapy Services, as service needs require, at any time.
* To manage these needs within the scope of professional practice.
* To work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure learning needs are met, providing high quality care.
* To liaise with other institutions at local, regional and national levels to achieve the goal values of the trust
* Practices without supervision and is accountable for own professional outcomes, and is legally responsible, and accountable for own actions.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical AHP Educator position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical AHP Educator position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
* Budget Awareness
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Extensive AHP experience
* Awareness of national, local, professional protocols, standards and guidelines
* Commitment to research based practice and involvement in clinical audit
* Line management experience
* Experience of leading and implementing change
* Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes
* Computer skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* First level Registration HCPC in a relevant discipline
* Minimum of 5 years' experience as AHP (band 6 or above)
* Experience of delivering education within a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Recognised Post Graduate teaching certificate
* Working towards Master's Degree in Advanced Practice/ MA in clinical education
* ENB 998/ City & Guilds 7307 or equivalent teaching & assessing Qualification
* Management Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Excellent communication/ interpersonal skill
* Ability to work in stressful situations
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
* Budget Awareness
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Extensive AHP experience
* Awareness of national, local, professional protocols, standards and guidelines
* Commitment to research based practice and involvement in clinical audit
* Line management experience
* Experience of leading and implementing change
* Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes
* Computer skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* First level Registration HCPC in a relevant discipline
* Minimum of 5 years' experience as AHP (band 6 or above)
* Experience of delivering education within a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Recognised Post Graduate teaching certificate
* Working towards Master's Degree in Advanced Practice/ MA in clinical education
* ENB 998/ City & Guilds 7307 or equivalent teaching & assessing Qualification
* Management Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Excellent communication/ interpersonal skill
* Ability to work in stressful situations
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
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