Job summary
The post holder will support workforce development across all Clinical Services andAdministration within Sutton Health & Care to ensure all staff have the appropriateknowledge, skills, values and behaviours to meet the needs of the local communities andthe requirements of the NHS constitution.
The post holder will provide educational leadership to the teams supporting clinical servicesto provide the highest possible quality of placement experience; ensuring that thoseundertaking formal education and training are appropriately trained and educated asdefined by the relevant regulator or professional body.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To support clinical placements for students at undergraduate and postgraduatelevels? To support coordination and quality management of the education and trainingprovision across the Alliance? To provide leadership and effective role modelling for the delivery of team basedhigh quality patient services.? The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks,responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out anyother duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.? Assist in the supervision and sign off of competency where appropriate to do so? Line management of the Community Education Team? *regularly undertake clinical duties and act as a clinical leader providing advice andsupport (*if holds the relevant registration)
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support clinical education placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Recruit future supervisors from the GPN, community nursing and AHP workforce inline with professional requirements. Develop and lead learning sets to support supervisors to meet their continuingprofessional development requirements. Coordinate supervision provision and ensure the assessment of students is asrequired by the provider organisation. Provide leadership for both education and service delivery. Take responsibility for own professional development, maintaining a sound level ofprofessional knowledge, skills and behaviour, meeting professional standards asappropriate. Act as a role model within the health community demonstrating high standards ofpractice and a professional attitude at all times. Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitivity, acting as role model forcolleagues. To communicate effectively in difficult situations and sometimesaggressive/antagonistic situations and provide constructive feedback. Prepare to travel between providers, universities and offices as required. Advise on budgetary recommendations highlighting cost savings, reduced DNA ratesand value for money
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
1. Professional Qualification
2. experience of education or educating others
Desirable
3. Formal Education Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
4. knowledge of pre & post graduate requirements in professional field
5. mentorship/supervision of a learning environment
Experience
Essential
6. minimum 18 months in a Community setting
7. clinically competent in a wide range of skills relating to professional status
8. competent in managing virtual learning environments
Desirable
9. skills and competence