Job summary Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is expanding our AHP corporate team to work alongside our new Director of AHPs in delivering our ambitious AHP workforce strategy. This new Band 7 role will work within the corporate team and assist in bringing the multiple Allied Health Professionals working in the organisation together to work in a more collaborative approach. This will be a dynamic role, responding to changing internal and external influences and priorities over time. Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and a confident leader who can collaborate and influence multiple key AHP stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach are essential. An in-depth knowledge of current strategic issues in Allied Health Professions, health care contexts and higher education, nationally and locally will also be required. You will also work collaboratively with the Universities in organising and providing clinical placements for pre-registration AHP students in line with HCPC standards. This role will provide a link to departmental AHP clinical educators and will identify and help meet training and development needs for mentors, preceptors and all AHP students. You will have experience of a training/development role within an AHP setting. The interview will be held on 13th November. For more details please contact either andrew.fryernhs.net or rachael.hayter1nhs.net Main duties of the job To manage clinical placement capacity for pre-registration students of AHPs across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. To liaise with the University of Worcester and any other HEIs in the allocation and management of clinical placements ensuring equity and parity. To oversee and manage the live register of active mentors in line with relevant governing bodies requirements. To ensure adequate number of practice Assessors & Supervisors in line with relevant governing bodies requirements. To participate in HCPC and University reviews of placement provision on behalf of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals. To ensure that a regular time commitment will be dedicated to direct clinical care and professional activities in accordance with local and national guidance from the relevant professional body and approved by an individual's clinical line manager. To ensure effective lines of communication between the Trust and Universities placing students. To provide the Trust with regular feedback and report on placement provision. To provide statistical data and reports to NHSe as required. To lead and ensure other AHP facilitators who are supervising the departmental AHPs and clinical educators, are supported with disciplinary matters and personal development of the team. To work closely with the wider Professional Development team to support deliverance of a high standard of appropriate teaching programmes. To act as a clinical and educational role model. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-24-1171 Job locations Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties: Professional Collaborate with education providers to ensure learning environments are reviewed as required. Act as a resource for all clinical staff and students, and to advise accordingly To comply with all relevant WAHT Policies & Procedures in exercising the duties of the role. To actively participate and contribute towards the setting and achievement of personal development plan and objectives for the team To be responsible for the continued development of the preceptor, mentor and clinical supervision programmes To lead the AHP team in the education around patient care. To carry out responsibilities in such a way as to minimise the risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults, promoting their welfare and raising any concerns in a timely manner in accordance with the Trusts policies relating to safeguarding. Understand and utilise current research practice and other forms of evidence when auditing or developing practice (clinical or education focused) Ensure that the AHP workforce is developing alongside latest evidence-based methods and thus ensuring high standards of care are delivered across a multi-disciplinary AHP workforce Managerial To be the lead collaborator with departmental AHP leads and to manage AHP Practice Educators team managing priorities, work plans and resource management throughout each department. Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. To manage time effectively to meet project outcomes. Care for equipment and supplies within sphere of responsibility. Maintain accurate written and computerised records. To provide progress reports and statistical returns to NHSE- WTE and HEI on and clinical placement activity as appropriate. To maintain current records and progress reports on individual projects and initiatives. To ensure that staff managed by the post holder comply with Trust policies and procedures taking appropriate action where and when required that complies with local policy and procedure Regularly assess potential and performance of AHP staff in accordance with Trust personal development review and action personal development plans. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, helping at Recruitment events as required. Comprehensive Budget management skills, including student data collection tools and the allocation of student tariffs as well as the appropriate use of CPD funds for AHP development To Facilitate and undertake regular well-being and career conversations for all members of the AHP workforce. Leadership To assess development needs and create a culture of reflective practice. Be aware of NHS initiatives and contribute to change management. To utilise and apply both national and local policies directly relating to the development and support of AHP professions across the organisation (such as HCPC preceptorship framework) To maintain the high standards of the department by defining and setting individual and team objectives. To lead on and understand the different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognise the need to adapt communication as appropriate with not only the direct team but the wider AHP team. Training, Education and Development To deliver and facilitate training and education to health care staff and pre-registration AHP students in clinical and classroom settings. To be responsible for the completion of educational audits and the production, development and implementation of action plans in conjunction with CEs and managers and tutors. To design, plan and implement a learning programme for students, Practice Assessors and Supervisors. To ensure the overall evaluation of learning programmes, designing and/ or implementing evaluation strategies that determine the effectiveness of practice learning experience is completed through a comprehensive auditable process To act as a resource for information about training courses and educational opportunities. To offer educational support to all members of staff undertaking courses and training. Use of Information To maintain databases and records of staff training. To participate in audits relevant to health care training. Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment in accordance with Data protection, Caldicott and Freedom of Information Acts. Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date patient records in line with NMC guidelines for Records and Record Keeping when in clinical practice. Use of Electronic communication systems, personal computer systems and normal office equipment. Decisions, Judgements and Freedom to Act To work independently to ensure services are delivered and targets met. To be accountable for decisions affecting their sphere of responsibility. To liaise with senior staff as appropriate issues relating to financial, human resources and corporate quality and governance issues and service developments that have wider implications for services across the organisation. Communication and relationships To liaise and communicate with managers, staff, clients and students at all levels. Develop effective channels and systems of internal and external communication and ensure all staff kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner. To maintain effective communication between trust, university staff and external organisations. To assist in presenting written and verbal reports to trust board, senior management teams University of Worcester, other Universities and managers throughout the organisation in relation to training and development within sphere of role. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in conjunction with the Trust's Confidentiality Policy. Physical, mental, and emotional demands of the post To maintain a patient focus in all service activities. To work flexibly to meet critical short term and long term deadlines. To work alongside staff in clinical settings, undertaking direct patient care and ensure that the individuals can meet the physical and emotional demands of the clinical portion of this role To always act sensitively in ensuring that concerns of staff and students are dealt with sympathetically. To ensure effective management of the service and to attend relevant staff, professional and corporate meetings. The above job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence. Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties: Professional Collaborate with education providers to ensure learning environments are reviewed as required. Act as a resource for all clinical staff and students, and to advise accordingly To comply with all relevant WAHT Policies & Procedures in exercising the duties of the role. To actively participate and contribute towards the setting and achievement of personal development plan and objectives for the team To be responsible for the continued development of the preceptor, mentor and clinical supervision programmes To lead the AHP team in the education around patient care. To carry out responsibilities in such a way as to minimise the risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults, promoting their welfare and raising any concerns in a timely manner in accordance with the Trusts policies relating to safeguarding. Understand and utilise current research practice and other forms of evidence when auditing or developing practice (clinical or education focused) Ensure that the AHP workforce is developing alongside latest evidence-based methods and thus ensuring high standards of care are delivered across a multi-disciplinary AHP workforce Managerial To be the lead collaborator with departmental AHP leads and to manage AHP Practice Educators team managing priorities, work plans and resource management throughout each department. Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. To manage time effectively to meet project outcomes. Care for equipment and supplies within sphere of responsibility. Maintain accurate written and computerised records. To provide progress reports and statistical returns to NHSE- WTE and HEI on and clinical placement activity as appropriate. To maintain current records and progress reports on individual projects and initiatives. To ensure that staff managed by the post holder comply with Trust policies and procedures taking appropriate action where and when required that complies with local policy and procedure Regularly assess potential and performance of AHP staff in accordance with Trust personal development review and action personal development plans. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, helping at Recruitment events as required. Comprehensive Budget management skills, including student data collection tools and the allocation of student tariffs as well as the appropriate use of CPD funds for AHP development To Facilitate and undertake regular well-being and career conversations for all members of the AHP workforce. Leadership To assess development needs and create a culture of reflective practice. Be aware of NHS initiatives and contribute to change management. To utilise and apply both national and local policies directly relating to the development and support of AHP professions across the organisation (such as HCPC preceptorship framework) To maintain the high standards of the department by defining and setting individual and team objectives. To lead on and understand the different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognise the need to adapt communication as appropriate with not only the direct team but the wider AHP team. Training, Education and Development To deliver and facilitate training and education to health care staff and pre-registration AHP students in clinical and classroom settings. To be responsible for the completion of educational audits and the production, development and implementation of action plans in conjunction with CEs and managers and tutors. To design, plan and implement a learning programme for students, Practice Assessors and Supervisors. To ensure the overall evaluation of learning programmes, designing and/ or implementing evaluation strategies that determine the effectiveness of practice learning experience is completed through a comprehensive auditable process To act as a resource for information about training courses and educational opportunities. To offer educational support to all members of staff undertaking courses and training. Use of Information To maintain databases and records of staff training. To participate in audits relevant to health care training. Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment in accordance with Data protection, Caldicott and Freedom of Information Acts. Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date patient records in line with NMC guidelines for Records and Record Keeping when in clinical practice. Use of Electronic communication systems, personal computer systems and normal office equipment. Decisions, Judgements and Freedom to Act To work independently to ensure services are delivered and targets met. To be accountable for decisions affecting their sphere of responsibility. To liaise with senior staff as appropriate issues relating to financial, human resources and corporate quality and governance issues and service developments that have wider implications for services across the organisation. Communication and relationships To liaise and communicate with managers, staff, clients and students at all levels. Develop effective channels and systems of internal and external communication and ensure all staff kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner. To maintain effective communication between trust, university staff and external organisations. To assist in presenting written and verbal reports to trust board, senior management teams University of Worcester, other Universities and managers throughout the organisation in relation to training and development within sphere of role. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in conjunction with the Trust's Confidentiality Policy. Physical, mental, and emotional demands of the post To maintain a patient focus in all service activities. To work flexibly to meet critical short term and long term deadlines. To work alongside staff in clinical settings, undertaking direct patient care and ensure that the individuals can meet the physical and emotional demands of the clinical portion of this role To always act sensitively in ensuring that concerns of staff and students are dealt with sympathetically. To ensure effective management of the service and to attend relevant staff, professional and corporate meetings. The above job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of credible leadership and experience in people management and working in collaboration with external stakeholders Ability to manage own workload and deliver on deadlines Ability to apply current research practice and to use research and other forms of evidence when auditing developing and improving practice (clinical or education focussed) Experienced mentor/assessor/supervisor with expert knowledge of the processes involved with pre and post registration AHP education Thorough understanding or equality, diversity and inclusion and its application and relevance to managing self, staff and patients Desirable Demonstrates previous formal teaching and lesson planning Experience of supervising and assessing pre-registration students Other Job Requirements Essential Enhanced disclosure clearance Excellent attendance and time keeping Willing to work across hospital sites or travel to HEIs for meetings To deputise for the lead practitioner for Professional Development and Practice Facilitators Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC) or Registered AHP (currently registered with HCPC) Evidence of teaching qualification Evidence of relevant post registration education Evidence of portfolio development Leadership/management course Desirable Masters degree or working towards Project management experience Skills/Knowledge Essential High level organisational skills and ability to plan workload, analyse tasks and problem solve Effective teaching and facilitation skills Understanding and application of both national and local policies directly relating to the development of AHP professions across the organisation (such as HCPC preceptorship framework) An in-depth knowledge of current strategic issues in Allied Health Professions, health care contexts and higher education, nationally and locally Ability to lead and manage a team including in depth understanding of supporting mental health and wellbeing Able to compile complex reports, interpret and analyse organisational data and ensure that assurance is given as to how improvements will be made and embedded into clinical practice to ensure that patient's safety is improved Ability to lead and facilitate in both internal and external AHP meetings Comprehensive budget management skills, including student data collection tool and the appropriate use of CPD funds for AHP development IT and presentation skills including use of PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Teams Desirable Can demonstrate delivery of improvements to clinical practice in current role Ability to challenge concepts and traditional thinking Personal Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Understanding of different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognise the need to adapt communication as appropriate Openness and willingness to give and receive balanced feedback Able to demonstrate initiative and good time management Non-judgmental and able to promote individuals' equality, diversity and rights Calm under pressure and able to deal with conflict The ability to work across professional boundaries and promote and facilitate interprofessional learning Desirable Can give examples of leadership and team building skills in current role Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of credible leadership and experience in people management and working in collaboration with external stakeholders Ability to manage own workload and deliver on deadlines Ability to apply current research practice and to use research and other forms of evidence when auditing developing and improving practice (clinical or education focussed) Experienced mentor/assessor/supervisor with expert knowledge of the processes involved with pre and post registration AHP education Thorough understanding or equality, diversity and inclusion and its application and relevance to managing self, staff and patients Desirable Demonstrates previous formal teaching and lesson planning Experience of supervising and assessing pre-registration students Other Job Requirements Essential Enhanced disclosure clearance Excellent attendance and time keeping Willing to work across hospital sites or travel to HEIs for meetings To deputise for the lead practitioner for Professional Development and Practice Facilitators Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC) or Registered AHP (currently registered with HCPC) Evidence of teaching qualification Evidence of relevant post registration education Evidence of portfolio development Leadership/management course Desirable Masters degree or working towards Project management experience Skills/Knowledge Essential High level organisational skills and ability to plan workload, analyse tasks and problem solve Effective teaching and facilitation skills Understanding and application of both national and local policies directly relating to the development of AHP professions across the organisation (such as HCPC preceptorship framework) An in-depth knowledge of current strategic issues in Allied Health Professions, health care contexts and higher education, nationally and locally Ability to lead and manage a team including in depth understanding of supporting mental health and wellbeing Able to compile complex reports, interpret and analyse organisational data and ensure that assurance is given as to how improvements will be made and embedded into clinical practice to ensure that patient's safety is improved Ability to lead and facilitate in both internal and external AHP meetings Comprehensive budget management skills, including student data collection tool and the appropriate use of CPD funds for AHP development IT and presentation skills including use of PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Teams Desirable Can demonstrate delivery of improvements to clinical practice in current role Ability to challenge concepts and traditional thinking Personal Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Understanding of different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognise the need to adapt communication as appropriate Openness and willingness to give and receive balanced feedback Able to demonstrate initiative and good time management Non-judgmental and able to promote individuals' equality, diversity and rights Calm under pressure and able to deal with conflict The ability to work across professional boundaries and promote and facilitate interprofessional learning Desirable Can give examples of leadership and team building skills in current role 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)