James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Education Team as a HCA Practice Facilitator. This role will involve both classroom clinical teaching and working with HCAs in the clinical areas.
The role will concentrate on tasks that directly support the needs of training and supporting Healthcare Assistants.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in delivering training to a high standard. Good communication skills are essential as is an ability to work well with others and independently.
Main duties of the job
In liaison with the Practice Development Nurse you will be required:
* To provide clinical training and coaching for HCAs in their Band 2 foundation year.
* To provide classroom-based teaching as part of the HCA Training & Assessment programme.
* To support the assessment of HCAs at the end of their induction programme.
* To report all performance issues of HCAs registered with the Nurse Bank to the PDN.
* To ensure clinical incidents and near misses are accurately reported.
* To develop and maintain good working relationships with the managers of the clinical areas used for training purposes.
* To assist with the preparation and delivery of a comprehensive, appropriate, and evidence-based teaching programme which enables HCAs to support the delivery of basic nursing care meeting the necessary standards.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Completion of Care Certificate
* Working towards a foundation degree
* Relevant Qualification in Healthcare
Experience and Knowledge
* Clinical experience in an acute trust
* Experience of assisting with training programmes
Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
* Up-to-date clinical knowledge
* Able to assist with teaching HCA skills
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.
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Education and Practice Development
£26,530 to £29,114 per annum, pro rata
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