Job summary The postholder will support with the development of AHP degree apprenticeships at Mersey Care NHS FT. On an operational level this will include providing expert advice, guidance and support to both AHP apprentices and their Educators, monitoring the overall quality of the learning experience and enabling appropriate allocation of apprentices to practice placements. Overall contribution by the post holder to the continuous development of the AHP degree apprenticeship provision at Mersey Care will include partnership working with associated Higher Education Institutions, Mersey Care Senior Leadership and NHS England colleagues Shortlisting planned for: 17 February 2025 Interview planned for: 4 March 2025 Main duties of the job Developing and supporting AHP Educators in decisions relating to the AHP apprentice experience including the achievement of learning outcomes, competence and fitness for practice. Supporting and facilitating the development of AHP Educators providing supervision and support structures in order to build education in practice capability, consistency and efficiency. Engaging with and developing practice placements across all Allied Health Professions to ensure appropriate allocation of AHP apprentices in order to enable all apprentices to successfully complete their individual programmes About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-TWS6964817 Job locations V7 Building Kings Business park Prescot Merseyside L34 1PJ Prescot L34 1PJ Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES1.Assessing the quality of a range of practice learning environments, determining interventions to sustain and enhance practice education; ensuring all service areas/ placement providers have an up-to-date action plan in place, informing the annual quality monitoring of Learning and Development Agreements.2.Supporting and facilitating the development of clinical practice mentors/ practice supervisors, providing supervision and support structures in order to build education in practice capability, consistency and efficiency.3.Leading on the structuring and coordination of inter-professional learning activity across a service area(s).4.Participating in single Quality Assurance multi-professional site visits across organisations.5.Developing, co-coordinating, evaluating and implementing education programmes with Higher Education partners. For example, contributing to curriculum development, validation and review through the Annual Quality Review of the Education Contracts.Learning and Development6.Lead on the structuring, design and delivery of inter-professional learning opportunities in practice for healthcare students and mentors/ practice supervisors, within own organisation.7.Work in partnership with the HEIs in the planning, delivery and review of development programmes for mentors/ practice supervisors in order to meet the learning needs of different professional groups, and to ensure that the facilitation of inter-professional learning outcomes is included.8.Identify opportunities were multi-professional mentorship, practice supervision can be facilitated in practice as a foundation for inter-professional learning to take place.9.Produce and maintain a portfolio of education in practice activity within service area(s). For example, in house mentorship programmes, structured inter-professional learning activities, teaching packages10.Lead on the development, implementation and review of education in practice learning environments in line with educational policy.22/01/2025Services and Project Management11.Prepare and support mentors/ practice supervisors to perform educational audits/self-assessments and support mentors/ practice supervisors in the delivery of education action plans.12.Undertake research and development relevant to mentorship/ education in practice and the clinical learning environment.13.Assess and benchmark clinical and other practice educational environments within own organisation and with key external partners.14.Develop and support mentors/ practice supervisors in decisions relating to the student experience including the achievement of learning outcomes, competence and fitness for practice.15.Identify shortfalls in mentors/ practice supervisors across a range of learning environments in order to inform commissioning intentions and facilitate access to multi-professional mentorship programmes/ updates and training opportunities.16.Provide best practice advice in a clinical setting for mentors/ practice supervisors and staff in relation to education in practice.Development and Innovation17.Identify outcomes of inter-professional learning experiences in order to facilitate the breadth of the student experience and evaluate the effectiveness of any change.18.Collaborate with the North West Clinical Placement Development Network to align new placement opportunities to learning outcomes.19.Contribute to the SHA wider engagement framework in the delivery of defined clinical placement initiatives.20.Network locally, regionally and nationally with peer group to support the sharing of best practice.Communication21.Act as an expert resource/Champion of Inter-professional Learning in Placement Providers.22.Communicate educational and practice information across placement providers and educational Institutions and undertake presentations relating to education in practice.23.Ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate the flow of information between internal and external partners.24.Share best practice relating to Quality Assurance and Inter-professional Learning across placement providers.25.Produce a 6 monthly progress report to inform Learning and Development Agreement monitoring.26.Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in conjunction with organisational policies.Service Improvement27.Collaborate with key external partners in Higher Education Institutions and the NW Placement Development Network to ensure academic rigor in practice learning is maintained, learning outcomes can be met, and are aligned with Service reconfigurations. Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES1.Assessing the quality of a range of practice learning environments, determining interventions to sustain and enhance practice education; ensuring all service areas/ placement providers have an up-to-date action plan in place, informing the annual quality monitoring of Learning and Development Agreements.2.Supporting and facilitating the development of clinical practice mentors/ practice supervisors, providing supervision and support structures in order to build education in practice capability, consistency and efficiency.3.Leading on the structuring and coordination of inter-professional learning activity across a service area(s).4.Participating in single Quality Assurance multi-professional site visits across organisations.5.Developing, co-coordinating, evaluating and implementing education programmes with Higher Education partners. For example, contributing to curriculum development, validation and review through the Annual Quality Review of the Education Contracts.Learning and Development6.Lead on the structuring, design and delivery of inter-professional learning opportunities in practice for healthcare students and mentors/ practice supervisors, within own organisation.7.Work in partnership with the HEIs in the planning, delivery and review of development programmes for mentors/ practice supervisors in order to meet the learning needs of different professional groups, and to ensure that the facilitation of inter-professional learning outcomes is included.8.Identify opportunities were multi-professional mentorship, practice supervision can be facilitated in practice as a foundation for inter-professional learning to take place.9.Produce and maintain a portfolio of education in practice activity within service area(s). For example, in house mentorship programmes, structured inter-professional learning activities, teaching packages10.Lead on the development, implementation and review of education in practice learning environments in line with educational policy.22/01/2025Services and Project Management11.Prepare and support mentors/ practice supervisors to perform educational audits/self-assessments and support mentors/ practice supervisors in the delivery of education action plans.12.Undertake research and development relevant to mentorship/ education in practice and the clinical learning environment.13.Assess and benchmark clinical and other practice educational environments within own organisation and with key external partners.14.Develop and support mentors/ practice supervisors in decisions relating to the student experience including the achievement of learning outcomes, competence and fitness for practice.15.Identify shortfalls in mentors/ practice supervisors across a range of learning environments in order to inform commissioning intentions and facilitate access to multi-professional mentorship programmes/ updates and training opportunities.16.Provide best practice advice in a clinical setting for mentors/ practice supervisors and staff in relation to education in practice.Development and Innovation17.Identify outcomes of inter-professional learning experiences in order to facilitate the breadth of the student experience and evaluate the effectiveness of any change.18.Collaborate with the North West Clinical Placement Development Network to align new placement opportunities to learning outcomes.19.Contribute to the SHA wider engagement framework in the delivery of defined clinical placement initiatives.20.Network locally, regionally and nationally with peer group to support the sharing of best practice.Communication21.Act as an expert resource/Champion of Inter-professional Learning in Placement Providers.22.Communicate educational and practice information across placement providers and educational Institutions and undertake presentations relating to education in practice.23.Ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate the flow of information between internal and external partners.24.Share best practice relating to Quality Assurance and Inter-professional Learning across placement providers.25.Produce a 6 monthly progress report to inform Learning and Development Agreement monitoring.26.Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in conjunction with organisational policies.Service Improvement27.Collaborate with key external partners in Higher Education Institutions and the NW Placement Development Network to ensure academic rigor in practice learning is maintained, learning outcomes can be met, and are aligned with Service reconfigurations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level equivalent e.g.: mentorship module at Masters level o Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up-to-date professional registration with NMC/ HCPC Knowledge & Experience Essential Substantial Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting Experience of having worked across professional and organisational boundaries Practical experience of facilitating change Experience of staff management/staff supervision Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures Knowledge and experience of the private, voluntary and independent sector Experience of working within Allied Health Professionals in a variety of clinical settings Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Support Enthusiasm High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Ability to present to large groups of people Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes Excellent time management skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes Detailed understanding of a range of regulatory body requirements In depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework Working knowledge of Inter-professional learning theory Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work 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 Adaptable to meet differing learning styles/ preferences Willingness to work across organisation boundaries Ability to write evidence-based reports Understanding of quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement o Ability to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level equivalent e.g.: mentorship module at Masters level o Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up-to-date professional registration with NMC/ HCPC Knowledge & Experience Essential Substantial Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting Experience of having worked across professional and organisational boundaries Practical experience of facilitating change Experience of staff management/staff supervision Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures Knowledge and experience of the private, voluntary and independent sector Experience of working within Allied Health Professionals in a variety of clinical settings Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Support Enthusiasm High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Ability to present to large groups of people Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes Excellent time management skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes Detailed understanding of a range of regulatory body requirements In depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework Working knowledge of Inter-professional learning theory Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work 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 Adaptable to meet differing learning styles/ preferences Willingness to work across organisation boundaries Ability to write evidence-based reports Understanding of quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement o Ability to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address V7 Building Kings Business park Prescot Merseyside L34 1PJ Prescot L34 1PJ Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)