Job summary Band 7 Senior Practice Placement Facilitator - Secondment / fixed term 12 month opportunity (Full time or 32 hours) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to work as a Senior Practice Placement Facilitator within the Education and Practice Development Team. We are seeking to appoint an experienced clinical practitioner to this post; who will be responsible for ensuring that South Tees NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality practice placements to meet the requirements of students on NHS funded healthcare training programmes. Applications are invited from motivated and experienced nurses who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to work autonomously across a variety of different areas both within hospital and community settings. The post holder will have nursing, midwifery or allied health professions experience (as appropriate) in order to be able to provide advice and support for students during their clinical placements when undertaking work based learning. This will ensure that learners receive quality practice learning opportunities in alignment with the NMC standards for pre-registration education, with regards to placement areas, supervision and achievement of learning outcomes. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to provide coaching and pastoral support to all learners. They will work in partnership with clinical collaborative, Higher Education Institutions and NHS England (NHSE) to facilitate the continued development and maintenance of high quality practice placements for pre-registration student nurses, allied health professions and midwives. To expand practice placement opportunities, as necessary, across a broad range of disciplines / professional areas in conjunction with guidance fromNHSE/NMC/HCPC and in collaboration with relevant contacts from appropriate educational institutions To provide support and guidance to practice assessors / supervisors in order to facilitate the integration of theory and practice within the practice placement area. To be a first point of contact for assessors / supervisors or registrants and offer guidance to students particularly when highlighting potential problems in relation to practice placement areas. To ensure all students are rostered onto our internal systems and managed appropriately. They will contribute to driving the trust quality and safety priorities through education and role modelling. About us Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionso Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean PractitionerThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 328-CP-6909128 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Specialist knowledge of key issues relating to Pre-Registration Education and in-depth knowledge of the NMC standards of Education (2019) and/or HCPC standards of Education. Experience of practice placements and assessment/mentoring in practice Extensive knowledge of NMC Nursing Curriculum and/or HCPC Curriculum High level of commitment and passion for education and student learning Innovative, effective time management, presentation and IT skills Desirable Audit experience Evidence of leading on service improvement/change management projects Qualifications Essential Degree Registered Practitioner (NMC / HCPC) Recognised assessor/mentor qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Leadership Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable PGCE Qualification Experience Essential Up to date knowledge of student proficiencies in practice and recognition of pre-registration programme structures Significant experience of coaching and mentoring / assessing students within practice. Management of student placements and audits Experience dealing and resolving difficult situations Proven leadership / operational management experience Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Specialist knowledge of key issues relating to Pre-Registration Education and in-depth knowledge of the NMC standards of Education (2019) and/or HCPC standards of Education. Experience of practice placements and assessment/mentoring in practice Extensive knowledge of NMC Nursing Curriculum and/or HCPC Curriculum High level of commitment and passion for education and student learning Innovative, effective time management, presentation and IT skills Desirable Audit experience Evidence of leading on service improvement/change management projects Qualifications Essential Degree Registered Practitioner (NMC / HCPC) Recognised assessor/mentor qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Leadership Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable PGCE Qualification Experience Essential Up to date knowledge of student proficiencies in practice and recognition of pre-registration programme structures Significant experience of coaching and mentoring / assessing students within practice. Management of student placements and audits Experience dealing and resolving difficult situations Proven leadership / operational management experience 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)