Job summary We are looking for a Therapies Lead Practice Educator to work hours per week leading on the education requirements for Therapies!Your main responsibilities would be: To develop and deliver an annual training and education strategy for the Therapies Directorate to help ensure that University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), achieves its business objectivesThe Lead Practice Educator will lead a team of practice-based educators, coordinate and organise the student and apprentice's experience for the work-based components of study within the organisationTo support the implementation of therapy apprenticeships from recruitment, induction, rotational oversight to education strategyTo link with wider NHS and UHD workforce strategic directions and utilise strategic documents such as the AHP Career Educator Framework and South West Learning Environment CharterTo liaise closely with the Head of Therapies, service leads and clinical leads in delivery of relevant reportsTo champion current trends and developments in therapies, education and practice developmentTo contribute to the design and delivery of an annually reviewed induction and preceptorship program for new staff and learnersTo develop and promote professional practice through; reflection, participation on post registration courses, external working groups, attendance and participation at meetings & conferences as appropriate acting as a role model for UHD Base Location: Bournemouth or Poole HospitalInterview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Other responsibilities include: To work as the main contact for all Universities that currently have their undergraduate students onsite at UHD and to act as a student link for the undergraduates.To lead and support the student links onsite About us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.
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Person Specification Experience Essential At least 4 years post qualification experience, 2 years working as a senior clinician Experience supervising and assessing practice in an inter-professional practice environment Ability to analyse and interpret complex information Desirable Providing presentations and education to staff/students Experience in leading and managing staff Qualifications Essential Degree in DT, OT, PT, SALT HCPC registration Evidence of post graduate education.
Desirable PGCE qualification Skills Essential Advanced communication skills using a range of methods, able to understand, disseminate and present information Ability to work as part of a team and independently Ability to prioritise and organise demands for therapy services Desirable Leadership experience Project and change management skills Knowledge Essential Evidence of up to date knowledge of therapy procedures and protocols.
Desirable Working knowledge of NHS strategic workforce plans such as the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan Language Requirements Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role