Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Allied Health Professional to join the AHP faculty for a 1 year project post to promote and grow practice education for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
You'll support the promotion and implementation of the AHP educator career framework and the educator workforce strategy.
Main duties of the job As AHP Practice Facilitator, you'll lead a project to place an emphasis back on the role of educator within our AHP workforce.
You'll continue from previous work to improve the recognition and value of educators.One of the key outputs of the project is to create a central resource hub which educators can access to identify training and resources to aid their career development.
This will align with the AHP educator career framework.This work is essential to optimise practice-based learning opportunities, maintain and promote excellent patient centred care, and to support all staff to develop their role as an educator.
This will reduce the impact of placements on clinical staff and has the potential to improve recruitment and retention of AHP's in Somerset.
About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.
We offer:Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.Why Somerset?
Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities For more information about the role please refer to the attached job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered AHP professional with the HCPC Evidence of formal ongoing professional development Clinical Educator\Supervisor qualification Experience Essential Relevant recent experience in a range of clinical environments Additional Criteria Essential Working knowledge of HCPC Standards