Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established team of Practice Education Facilitators (PEF) at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality multi-professional learning environments within LWH. The post holder will be required to support the breadth of the nursing and AHP student experience, which may require cross boundary working, and contribute to the delivery of the new Quality Assurance Framework for Clinical Education for Nurses and Midwives within the organisation. Main duties of the job The post holder will need a broad range of post qualifying clinical demonstrable experience for a minimum of 3 years as an NMC registrant, including experience of teaching and supervising healthcare students in the practice setting. The existing PEF team consists of registered midwives so a registered nurse or AHP would add a wide range of expertise, and would be the lead for overseeing the practice education of student nurses and ODP's when on placement at LWH. Staff training delivery and support will form a significant element of the role. About us Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion. The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services. Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below: Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652 Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 159-LWH-363-24 Job locations Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Crown Street Liverpool L8 7SS Job description Job responsibilities Assessing the quality of a range of practice learning environments, determining interventions to sustain and enhance practice education. Supporting and facilitating the development of Practice assessors and Practice Supervisors, to include delivery of mandatory staff updates. Leading on the facilitation and training of new Practice supervisors and Assessors within nursing in line with the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2018). Supporting existing PEF team on the structuring and coordination of interprofessional learning activity across service areas, including assisting with clinical simulation sessions. Developing, co-coordinating, evaluating and implementing education programmes with Higher Education partners via attendance on programme boards for nursing and AHP programmes. Involvement in reviewing capacity across nursing and CSS divisions, to see if improvements can be made in utilisation and a subsequent overall increase in student numbers Identify opportunities where multi-professional practice supervision can be facilitated in practice as a foundation for inter-professional learning to take place. Explore the opportunity to implement coaching models within nursing to further improve capacity utilisation and better learner experiences. Attend nursing and AHP careers fairs on behalf of LWH to promote the trust as future employer. Engage with the Cheshire and Mersey PEF network to assist with facilitating regional change to improve the learner experience. Liaise closely with Heads of Service, DDONM and DONM to assist with workforce planning. Job description Job responsibilities Assessing the quality of a range of practice learning environments, determining interventions to sustain and enhance practice education. Supporting and facilitating the development of Practice assessors and Practice Supervisors, to include delivery of mandatory staff updates. Leading on the facilitation and training of new Practice supervisors and Assessors within nursing in line with the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2018). Supporting existing PEF team on the structuring and coordination of interprofessional learning activity across service areas, including assisting with clinical simulation sessions. Developing, co-coordinating, evaluating and implementing education programmes with Higher Education partners via attendance on programme boards for nursing and AHP programmes. Involvement in reviewing capacity across nursing and CSS divisions, to see if improvements can be made in utilisation and a subsequent overall increase in student numbers Identify opportunities where multi-professional practice supervision can be facilitated in practice as a foundation for inter-professional learning to take place. Explore the opportunity to implement coaching models within nursing to further improve capacity utilisation and better learner experiences. Attend nursing and AHP careers fairs on behalf of LWH to promote the trust as future employer. Engage with the Cheshire and Mersey PEF network to assist with facilitating regional change to improve the learner experience. Liaise closely with Heads of Service, DDONM and DONM to assist with workforce planning. Person Specification Experience Essential Broad range of post qualifying clinical demonstrable experience for a minimum of 3 years Demonstrable experience of teaching and supervising healthcare students in the practice setting Desirable Demonstrable experience of facilitating change Demonstrable experience of assessing students in the practice setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with the NMC Evidence of recent professional updating and personal development Specialist knowledge of education in practice eg previous mentorship qualification or PS/PA equivalent Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage and build effective relationships Ability to present to large groups of people Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Competent with use of Microsoft Office; word, excel, powerpoint Experience and in-depth knowledge of NMC Standards for Supervision and Assessment of Students. Experience and in-depth knowledge of using and managing online PARE system. Desirable Experience of teaching and facilitating learning in a variety of settings Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning Personal Attributes and Qualities Essential Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Willingness to work across organisational boundaries Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust Person Specification Experience Essential Broad range of post qualifying clinical demonstrable experience for a minimum of 3 years Demonstrable experience of teaching and supervising healthcare students in the practice setting Desirable Demonstrable experience of facilitating change Demonstrable experience of assessing students in the practice setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with the NMC Evidence of recent professional updating and personal development Specialist knowledge of education in practice eg previous mentorship qualification or PS/PA equivalent Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage and build effective relationships Ability to present to large groups of people Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Competent with use of Microsoft Office; word, excel, powerpoint Experience and in-depth knowledge of NMC Standards for Supervision and Assessment of Students. Experience and in-depth knowledge of using and managing online PARE system. Desirable Experience of teaching and facilitating learning in a variety of settings Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning Personal Attributes and Qualities Essential Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Willingness to work across organisational boundaries Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust 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 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 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 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 Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Crown Street Liverpool L8 7SS Employer's website https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)