Job summary An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within theNorth East and Yorkshire's Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice to recruit Advanced Practice Training Programme Directors (TPDs) to support ourprogramme of work. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan has a key focus on multi-professional advanced practice; developing and expanding the healthcare workforce toexpedite access to care and improve outcomes and experiences for patients, and their carers and families. The Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice is looking for experienced advanced or consultant practitioners who understand the advanced practice framework and can support all aspects of training, supervision and workforce need for Advanced Practitioners. There are a number of secondments available for an 18-month period. Secondments would range from a 1 to 2-day commitment per week, and these are broadly aligned to following clinical backgrounds: Cancer and Diagnostics Primary Care Mental Health Learning Difficulties and Autism Maternity Ophthalmology The Faculty reserves the right to amend the specialty areas listed above to comprehensively cover the advanced practice requirements across theregion. Successful applicants will be required to work flexibility utilising their transferable skills in addition to specialist knowledge to contribute to the wider agenda and workas priorities and needs arise. Main duties of the job Working with and reporting to the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice, the Advanced Practice TPD(s) will work in all aspects of advanced practice training but will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. Key duties also include: Providing advanced practice leadership and expertise at a regional level Contributing to the strategic and operational development of the Regional Faculty for Advanced Practice Contributing to proactively managing the key risks and issues associated with the regional delivery plan Working in partnership with others Developing the relationship and engagement strategy to facilitate local health and social care systems including ICBs to recognise the importance of advanced practice in service transformation Working to identify current and future advanced practitioner demand and supply and optimise workforce Providing support and advice to stakeholders on the development of the existing and future workforce and the delivery of the transformation plan outcomes Creating and deliver a wide range of reports About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 990-NEY-6664895-E Job locations NHS England Office in North East and Yorkshire Region Flexible across the North East and Yorkshire Region LS1 4PL Job description Job responsibilities Working with and reporting to the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice, the Advanced Practice TPD(s) will work in all aspects of advanced practice training. They will liaise with Universities, Trusts, Supervisors and Trainees to support a safe learning environment that creates the best experience for everyone involved. They will be instrumental in improving standards of supervision for advanced practice trainees and escalate a support plan to trainees who require remediation. They will oversee advanced practice programme management and advise the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice on the following matters: Advanced practice specialty-specific matters happening regionally and nationally. Support recruitment to advanced practice training posts and programmes and manage trainee/trainer concerns. Use educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential. Advanced Practice programme management, including progression, support and remediation, trainee management, careers support and less than full-time training. They will work closely with the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice to support implementation of the NHSE Quality Framework: To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners. They will advise the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice on educational and workforce development elements, including: Support effective ICB / organisational workforce planning that includes advanced practitioners across all healthcare settings and professions. Increase systems knowledge and understanding of the impact advanced practitioner roles can have on service delivery, service transformation, improved patient care, continuity of care and increase clinical decision making within the multi-disciplinary team. To support the educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners. To promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the region. To support development of education where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with trusts as required. This is an evolving role that allows the successful candidate to shape their role within the regional Faculty objectives, to be innovative and to have a positive effect upon future advanced practice learners within the region. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job description Job responsibilities Working with and reporting to the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice, the Advanced Practice TPD(s) will work in all aspects of advanced practice training. They will liaise with Universities, Trusts, Supervisors and Trainees to support a safe learning environment that creates the best experience for everyone involved. They will be instrumental in improving standards of supervision for advanced practice trainees and escalate a support plan to trainees who require remediation. They will oversee advanced practice programme management and advise the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice on the following matters: Advanced practice specialty-specific matters happening regionally and nationally. Support recruitment to advanced practice training posts and programmes and manage trainee/trainer concerns. Use educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential. Advanced Practice programme management, including progression, support and remediation, trainee management, careers support and less than full-time training. They will work closely with the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice to support implementation of the NHSE Quality Framework: To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners. They will advise the Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice on educational and workforce development elements, including: Support effective ICB / organisational workforce planning that includes advanced practitioners across all healthcare settings and professions. Increase systems knowledge and understanding of the impact advanced practitioner roles can have on service delivery, service transformation, improved patient care, continuity of care and increase clinical decision making within the multi-disciplinary team. To support the educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners. To promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the region. To support development of education where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with trusts as required. This is an evolving role that allows the successful candidate to shape their role within the regional Faculty objectives, to be innovative and to have a positive effect upon future advanced practice learners within the region. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters' level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area and healthcare leadership. Current membership of regulatory body / Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association Skills and capabilities Essential Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as part of a team and operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Seeks out different styles and methods of communication to assist longer terms needs and aims Persuasive and effective negotiator, displaying high levels of political astuteness to achieve outcomes in difficult and contentious situations. Able to problem-solve complex issues and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Knowledge and experience Essential Extensive knowledge and understanding of the national advancing practice agenda Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team An understanding of AP roles within a range of healthcare settings from all professional groups (nursing, AHPs and pharmacists) Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education Values and behaviours Essential Demonstrates strong leadership to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Empowered and enabled to deliver Leads by example, actively acts as a role model in own behaviour and fosters an inclusive culture Acts as a role model for the team in terms of delivery of high performance and instils a culture of high performance within team and develops ability in others to manage time effectively. Actively promotes change, improvement and sharing of knowledge, information and learning. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters' level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area and healthcare leadership. Current membership of regulatory body / Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association Skills and capabilities Essential Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as part of a team and operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Seeks out different styles and methods of communication to assist longer terms needs and aims Persuasive and effective negotiator, displaying high levels of political astuteness to achieve outcomes in difficult and contentious situations. Able to problem-solve complex issues and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Knowledge and experience Essential Extensive knowledge and understanding of the national advancing practice agenda Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team An understanding of AP roles within a range of healthcare settings from all professional groups (nursing, AHPs and pharmacists) Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education Values and behaviours Essential Demonstrates strong leadership to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Empowered and enabled to deliver Leads by example, actively acts as a role model in own behaviour and fosters an inclusive culture Acts as a role model for the team in terms of delivery of high performance and instils a culture of high performance within team and develops ability in others to manage time effectively. Actively promotes change, improvement and sharing of knowledge, information and learning. 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS England Address NHS England Office in North East and Yorkshire Region Flexible across the North East and Yorkshire Region LS1 4PL Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)