Job summary To be offered as secondment if coming from the NHS or an organisation who will release you on secondment The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across the area. One such example of our collaborative work is our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between organisations which will model a one workforce cross system approach to the recruitment, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 HCA Development Assistant Facilitator to play a key role in this programme by supporting the training and induction and ongoing clinical excellence of our healthcare assistants. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, to provide teaching and training whilst inspiring and developing others. You will help ensure our newly recruited HCAs are onboarded with the skills that they need to deliver outstanding care, as well recognising their full potential through career progression, education and structured pastoral support. You will work collaboratively with the existing Education Facilitators and the wider Education Team across the MSE ICS, providing dedicated clinical induction education, practice development and skills training to the HCA staff working within wards, departments, and the community, ensuring our patients get the kind, safe quality care they deserve. Main duties of the job You will have experience of clinical education and development and will be able to provide strong, skilled, professional guidance in the support of practice education and development of our HCAs. The postholder will provide support to managers, professional leads, practice-based supervisors and teachers within the clinical environment. Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible in assisting the planning and preparing a training environment conducive for learning and teaching. Inducting new recruited HCAs and helping them transition into the workplace by providing support and role modelling, demonstrating reflective practice, and encouraging work-based learning. Prepare and present information relating to practice based education to a mixed audience with differing levels of knowledge, presenting ideas in a way that promote understanding through a variety of media and communication aids. Supporting HCAs with working in health and care and understanding escalation and accountability. Provide pastoral and confidential support to learners on sensitive and personal issues and escalating where required. Ability to travel independently and effectively across sites and across Trust boundaries. Your base will be Brentwood Community Hospital and some working from Home Interviews to be held on Tuesday 29/04/2025 PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS BEING ADVERTISED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY UNTIL 30/09/2025. WE WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO APPOINT IF YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER WILL RELEASE YOU ON SECONDMENT About us Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care services, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Phoenix Court, Basildon, but there is a hybrid model of working, which includes working across Mid and South Essex and home working. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications regardless of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion or belief. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability. We would also encourage applicants to raise any personal circumstances they would like us to be aware of so that we can consider possible adjustments. Unfortunately, the organisation does not have a Sponsorship licence. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Plus, London Fringe Allowance Contract Secondment Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9708-MSE464 Job locations Brentwood Community Hospital 11 Crescent Drive Brentwood Essex CM15 8DR Job description Job responsibilities ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area. The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition. The HCA Academy is an Integrated Care System (ICS) initiative between Essex Partnership University Hospital Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) and will model a one workforce cross system approach to the recruitment, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCA), establishing a career framework that supports retention in the role and will offer a supported progression into apprenticeships for our population. The HCA Development Assistant Facilitator will work collaboratively as part of a supportive corporate team, with the existing Education Facilitators and the wider Education Team across the MSE ICS. They will support the HCA Development Support Manager in providing dedicated clinical induction education, practice development and skills training to the HCA staff working within wards, departments, and the community, ensuring our patients get the kind, safe quality care they deserve. A key part of this role will be to support in improving the retention of our HCA workforce by providing pastoral support and guidance as well as identifying learning opportunities to upskill and develop existing and newly recruited HCAs. The HCA Development Facilitator will support the HCA Development Support Manager in planning, designing, and delivering education and learning to our HCA staff as part of the centralised recruitment hub initiative. They will provide skilled and professional training and guidance in the support of practice education and development of registered and unregistered care staff, students and apprentices. They will support and influence the quality of the clinical learning environment by providing support to managers, professional leads, practice-based mentors, and teachers. The role aims to continuously improve the quality of the practice learning experience by providing additional opportunities for skills development. To work with students and apprentices across all disciplines on all clinical (excluding medical) courses offered within the Trust. COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of all aspects of the HCA orientation and inductions for all newly recruited HCAs: Inducting new recruited HCAs and helping them transition into the workplace by providing support and role modelling, demonstrating reflective practice, and encouraging work-based learning. Prepare and present information relating to practice based education to a mixed audience with differing levels of knowledge, presenting ideas in a way that promote understanding through a variety of media and communication aids. Supporting HCAs with working in the NHS and understanding escalation and accountability. Provide advice and support with achievement of the Care Certificate, escalating to the HCA Development Support Manager where necessary. Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures. Ensure that the standards and values required for learning, development and assessment are embedded and sustained into clinical practice. Provide pastoral and confidential support to learners on sensitive and personal issues and escalating where required. Responsible for decisions made during duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate. Assist with the delivery of project plans and workstreams, as directed by line manager and raising any issues with delivery to line manager. Clinical / Practice Education Responsibilities Responsible in assisting the planning and preparing a training environment conducive for learning and teaching. Maintain awareness in clinical educational developments and promote evidence-based practice to ensure that all training delivered is monitored against current best practice guidelines. Comply with Health and Safety at Work Act and be aware of its implications. Communications and Relationships Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills especially when learners are experiencing problems either personal or professional and escalate concerns. Develop communication networks and close working relationships with managers, wards, and department areas. Work with academic representatives from education providers within the education network and develop and manage strong partnership with other external stakeholders actively disseminating developments in practice and research findings. Contribute to the development of all staff to communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their friends and family. Maintain and influence working relationships with all members of multi-professional teams, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, social care staff and support workers within the learning environment. Provide feedback to learners regarding their clinical practice as appropriate. Offer professional advice and support to HCA staff in respect of the development of their career and further development. Research and Audit Utilise tools to measure the impact of education, practical developments, and service improvement projects. Maintain accurate records of training delivered, and themes from pastoral visits and feedback using an appropriate forum. Additional Requirements Ability to travel independently and effectively across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc. Due to the nature of this project, the above duties are not exhaustive and may evolve to meet the dynamic needs of organisations across the system. Job description Job responsibilities ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area. The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition. The HCA Academy is an Integrated Care System (ICS) initiative between Essex Partnership University Hospital Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) and will model a one workforce cross system approach to the recruitment, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCA), establishing a career framework that supports retention in the role and will offer a supported progression into apprenticeships for our population. The HCA Development Assistant Facilitator will work collaboratively as part of a supportive corporate team, with the existing Education Facilitators and the wider Education Team across the MSE ICS. They will support the HCA Development Support Manager in providing dedicated clinical induction education, practice development and skills training to the HCA staff working within wards, departments, and the community, ensuring our patients get the kind, safe quality care they deserve. A key part of this role will be to support in improving the retention of our HCA workforce by providing pastoral support and guidance as well as identifying learning opportunities to upskill and develop existing and newly recruited HCAs. The HCA Development Facilitator will support the HCA Development Support Manager in planning, designing, and delivering education and learning to our HCA staff as part of the centralised recruitment hub initiative. They will provide skilled and professional training and guidance in the support of practice education and development of registered and unregistered care staff, students and apprentices. They will support and influence the quality of the clinical learning environment by providing support to managers, professional leads, practice-based mentors, and teachers. The role aims to continuously improve the quality of the practice learning experience by providing additional opportunities for skills development. To work with students and apprentices across all disciplines on all clinical (excluding medical) courses offered within the Trust. COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of all aspects of the HCA orientation and inductions for all newly recruited HCAs: Inducting new recruited HCAs and helping them transition into the workplace by providing support and role modelling, demonstrating reflective practice, and encouraging work-based learning. Prepare and present information relating to practice based education to a mixed audience with differing levels of knowledge, presenting ideas in a way that promote understanding through a variety of media and communication aids. Supporting HCAs with working in the NHS and understanding escalation and accountability. Provide advice and support with achievement of the Care Certificate, escalating to the HCA Development Support Manager where necessary. Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures. Ensure that the standards and values required for learning, development and assessment are embedded and sustained into clinical practice. Provide pastoral and confidential support to learners on sensitive and personal issues and escalating where required. Responsible for decisions made during duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate. Assist with the delivery of project plans and workstreams, as directed by line manager and raising any issues with delivery to line manager. Clinical / Practice Education Responsibilities Responsible in assisting the planning and preparing a training environment conducive for learning and teaching. Maintain awareness in clinical educational developments and promote evidence-based practice to ensure that all training delivered is monitored against current best practice guidelines. Comply with Health and Safety at Work Act and be aware of its implications. Communications and Relationships Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills especially when learners are experiencing problems either personal or professional and escalate concerns. Develop communication networks and close working relationships with managers, wards, and department areas. Work with academic representatives from education providers within the education network and develop and manage strong partnership with other external stakeholders actively disseminating developments in practice and research findings. Contribute to the development of all staff to communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their friends and family. Maintain and influence working relationships with all members of multi-professional teams, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, social care staff and support workers within the learning environment. Provide feedback to learners regarding their clinical practice as appropriate. Offer professional advice and support to HCA staff in respect of the development of their career and further development. Research and Audit Utilise tools to measure the impact of education, practical developments, and service improvement projects. Maintain accurate records of training delivered, and themes from pastoral visits and feedback using an appropriate forum. Additional Requirements Ability to travel independently and effectively across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc. Due to the nature of this project, the above duties are not exhaustive and may evolve to meet the dynamic needs of organisations across the system. Person Specification Partnership Working / Leadership Management Essential Role model core behaviours including equity and diversity and maintaining a professional image at all times. Professional and approachable manner Good communicator, with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a collaborative way across organisational/sector boundaries in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for patients Skills Essential Ability to managing own workload, working to deadlines with minimal supervision Ability to plan workload considering conflicting priorities and deadlines Prioritisation and organisation skills Knowledge and Understanding Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills including use of MS Excel Word and PowerPoint Oral and written communication skills based on fluency on the English language. Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills A positive and flexible style and approach Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in a healthcare setting involving supporting and guiding colleagues/learners Experience in delivering Basic Life Support Training, or willingness to obtain. Experience of managing incoming and outgoing information requirements, handling correspondence/queries which may be complex, sensitive, or highly confidential. Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in a healthcare setting involving supporting and guiding colleagues/learners Experience in delivering Basic Life Support Training, or willingness to obtain. Experience of managing incoming and outgoing information requirements, handling correspondence/queries which may be complex, sensitive, or highly confidential. Other Essential Ability to travel to attend meetings and attend for work at several locations, including home, for the purpose of hybrid working. Ability to motivate self and others Person Specification Partnership Working / Leadership Management Essential Role model core behaviours including equity and diversity and maintaining a professional image at all times. Professional and approachable manner Good communicator, with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a collaborative way across organisational/sector boundaries in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for patients Skills Essential Ability to managing own workload, working to deadlines with minimal supervision Ability to plan workload considering conflicting priorities and deadlines Prioritisation and organisation skills Knowledge and Understanding Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills including use of MS Excel Word and PowerPoint Oral and written communication skills based on fluency on the English language. Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills A positive and flexible style and approach Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in a healthcare setting involving supporting and guiding colleagues/learners Experience in delivering Basic Life Support Training, or willingness to obtain. Experience of managing incoming and outgoing information requirements, handling correspondence/queries which may be complex, sensitive, or highly confidential. Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in a healthcare setting involving supporting and guiding colleagues/learners Experience in delivering Basic Life Support Training, or willingness to obtain. Experience of managing incoming and outgoing information requirements, handling correspondence/queries which may be complex, sensitive, or highly confidential. Other Essential Ability to travel to attend meetings and attend for work at several locations, including home, for the purpose of hybrid working. Ability to motivate self and others 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 details Employer name NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board Address Brentwood Community Hospital 11 Crescent Drive Brentwood Essex CM15 8DR Employer's website https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)