Job summary Interview Date: 8th April 2025 At Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation trust, the workforce Development and Student Support Team supports pre and post registration students and learners across a range of non medical professions, runs the trust wide Preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners and delivers clinical skills training. We are recruiting to the position of Practice Educator for the Student Support Team, the Practice Educator role is designed to influence the quality of the clinical learning environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for all non-medical healthcare students on pre-registration training programmes, BTEC and T-Level college students on Healthcare related courses, newly qualified nurses on preceptorship programme as well as their educators/assessors/supervisors. The practice Educator will take part in school and college engagement events, inspiring our future registrants into health care professions. Attend local Universities to support open days and meet with students on pre-registration courses. We are looking for a individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about educating the future workforce. The role is for 15 hours per week over two days. Our department primarily operates Monday-Friday between 8.00am and 6.00pm, there is occasional weekend work to support attendance at local university and college open days. Main duties of the job The role aims to enhance the quality of practice and the practice placement experience and positively contribute to the future healthcare professional workforce. The Practice Educator will: Maximise the number of students who can be supported within clinical practice areas. Ensure that the student experience is of the highest quality and enables the greatest benefit from the individual clinical learning experience. Enhance and support the role of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor and Preceptor. Ensure that high priority issues for the Trust, such as dignity and respect, patient safety, patients first, and dementia care are included in student supervision and preceptorship activity. Assist with students experiencing difficulty and liaise with the universities to develop remedial action plans. Support for newly qualified professionals will be provided during their preceptorship and induction period. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro/rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9163-2546E-03-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Practice Educator (RN) Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Practice Educator (RN) Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised healthcare professional qualification Registration with NMC/HCPC Evidence of ongoing professional development Recognised qualification relating to teaching or supporting learners in practice Desirable Evidence of Degree in Health related subject or working toward Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues and the modernisation of the NHS Desirable Knowledge and understanding of curriculum content of pre-registration nursing and midwifery courses and post-registration mentorship courses and requirements. Awareness of the NMC Standards for Education Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work. Experience Essential Substantial and relevant post-registration experience Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to students in practice Demonstrates understanding and experience of mentor/student assessment processes. Experience of working within teams Desirable Experience of inter-professional working. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised healthcare professional qualification Registration with NMC/HCPC Evidence of ongoing professional development Recognised qualification relating to teaching or supporting learners in practice Desirable Evidence of Degree in Health related subject or working toward Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, including quality monitoring issues and the modernisation of the NHS Desirable Knowledge and understanding of curriculum content of pre-registration nursing and midwifery courses and post-registration mentorship courses and requirements. Awareness of the NMC Standards for Education Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work. Experience Essential Substantial and relevant post-registration experience Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to students in practice Demonstrates understanding and experience of mentor/student assessment processes. Experience of working within teams Desirable Experience of inter-professional working. 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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)