Job summary This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust.
If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage.
Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
Maternity Cover opportunity - 10 months The practice placement facilitator post will suit a degree registered nurse with a passion for student nurse education and a genuine interest in promoting high quality student experiences.
The post holder will work across all areas of the trust and within all nursing departments and wards engaging with staff and students and promoting excellence.
This post will suit a dynamic individual with current clinical experience and excellent communication skills.
A working knowledge of the student nurse curriculum and proficiency is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job The practice placement facilitator will spend the majority of their time in practice areas proving support and guidance to both students and staff.
They will contribute to educational audit and the monitoring of student evaluations, responding to areas of concern and promoting excellence.
The post holder will act as a role model for nursing providing a professional approachable presence in practice.
The Practice Placement Facilitator will work under the direction of the Senior Practice Placement Facilitator to expand placement opportunities and provide training for trust staff.
As part of the role the appointed person will work collaboratively with HEIs and universities to ensure safe and effective student experiences.The post holder will possess strong IT skills as this will form part of the day to day duties.
About us Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; 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 leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers.
This programme aims toExplore leadership within the NHSPromote Trust Values and BehavioursDevelop your Leadership effectiveness and skillsPractitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your roleAfter you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree registered nurse Assessor qualification Desirable Teaching qualification Leadership experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current issues and legislation effecting education in healthcare In-depth knowledge of the NMC standards of Education (2019) Demonstrate evidence of teaching, assessing and supporting students in practice High level for commitment and passion for education and student learning Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills Effective time management demonstrating working independently as well as in a team Desirable Clinical leadership experience