Job summary An opportunity has arisen in the Clinical Education Team to help both students and newly qualified staff have access to a supportive culture supported by compassionate leadership As a team we are continually looking at how we can support our students and newly qualified staff in practice to achieve their full potential. As part of this support, we are looking for a highly motivated, well organised and innovative Band 6 to join them to support preceptorship for newly qualified staff and explore how the student and placement experience can be developed, to ensure our attrition and retention is optimal. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to support learners across a variety pre-registration programme and facilitate preceptorship for the Trust focusing on newly qualified clinical staff bands 4 & 5 during their Preceptorship year, newly appointed clinical staff, international staff or those with additional support needs. and as such is expected to: Engage with a number of diverse learners. Respond to detailed enquiries regularly in a face to face, telephone, online, email or paper-based environment. Manage and respond to sensitive information regarding staff, learners or students using empathy and tact, for example when dealing with individuals who are failing to meet academic or practice standards or those requiring extra support or extenuating circumstances. Ensure there is a coordinated approach liaising with Managers, Matrons and the Education Programme Lead in planning appropriate educational delivery Work closely with clinical services in the delivery of student placements and assessments, ensuring the relevant standards are met and that programmes are appropriately evaluated and developed. Work closely with clinical areas in supporting newly qualified preceptees The post holder will work with the other Education Facilitators to ensure all education programmes are delivered effectively. About us Why Work With Us As an Education Directorate we are continually looking at how we support both the widening participation agenda within our local population with our clinical apprenticeship pathways, and our pre-registration students undertaking placements across the ICO. As part of this support our Clinical Education Team is looking for a highly motivated, well organised and innovative Band 6 registered nurse to join them as a Clinical Skills Facilitator to become a integral part of this support and shape the workforce of the future. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 388-6915195-NMC Job locations Horizon Centre Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. caretojoinus Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. caretojoinus Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse, qualification at degree level or HCPC registration Desirable Coaching skills qualification Management qualification Experience Essential Experience of providing feedback to students on their assessment and competence Experience of developing action plans and reports Experience of providing advice and guidance on complex education programmes. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, training providers, Further Education, Higher Education institutes/Universities Proven experience of developing and implementing innovative courses and training. Recent proven experience of delivering specialised training and educational programmes within clinical and/or vocational training Experience of providing student support. Experience of assessing clinical competence in the workplace Proven experience of planning and organising education and training programmes Knowledge Essential Proven knowledge and understanding of clinical and vocational education programmes. Proven knowledge and understanding of clinical services across the acute and community settings. Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance standards and processes Knowledge and understanding of relevant standards for training, for example NMC. Skills Essential Developed teaching and facilitation skills Ability to manage complex education and training programmes. Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade, to enable the delivery of a range of programmes Quality improvement projects resulting in changes in practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse, qualification at degree level or HCPC registration Desirable Coaching skills qualification Management qualification Experience Essential Experience of providing feedback to students on their assessment and competence Experience of developing action plans and reports Experience of providing advice and guidance on complex education programmes. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, training providers, Further Education, Higher Education institutes/Universities Proven experience of developing and implementing innovative courses and training. Recent proven experience of delivering specialised training and educational programmes within clinical and/or vocational training Experience of providing student support. Experience of assessing clinical competence in the workplace Proven experience of planning and organising education and training programmes Knowledge Essential Proven knowledge and understanding of clinical and vocational education programmes. Proven knowledge and understanding of clinical services across the acute and community settings. Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance standards and processes Knowledge and understanding of relevant standards for training, for example NMC. Skills Essential Developed teaching and facilitation skills Ability to manage complex education and training programmes. Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade, to enable the delivery of a range of programmes Quality improvement projects resulting in changes in practice 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Horizon Centre Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)