Practice Education Facilitator

To be responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement before entering into SWASfT and for supporting/guiding/point of contact for practice educators (PE's).Be responsible for ensuring PE's are prepared, updated and supported in collaboration with the SWASfT CPD team and academic program leadsBe responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement setting through the delivery of central and local inductions.To support and achieve local practice placement priorities and NHS England (formally Health Education England) Key performance Indicators (KPIs). To support the Practice Placement Education (PPE) Team in identifying and co-ordinating the placement of university degree students in various settings across the organisation to support practice-based learning and the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a confident and competent registered Paramedics at completion oftheir academic programme

Main duties of the job

This is highly visible role within learning and development, providing practice placement education and support to ensure high quality, safe student placement is achieved. There are several areas by which the role can be separated into.NHS England Formally HEE) Review student feedback from National Education and Training Survey which inform wider student satisfaction and share with the departmental managers to celebrate good feedback and address any concerns arising, escalating where appropriate.Engage in work streams that meet National priorities and challenges as directed by line managers.Partake in provider and external stakeholder meetings to gain wider understanding and knowledge of system-based working and priorities.Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)To attend meetings in both academic and healthcare settings to strengthen practice education and student support processes. Taking forward actions in conjunction with relevant teams, departments both internally and externally to the organisation.To attend events at HEI's providing an opportunity to promote SWASfT as a placement provider for paramedic academic programs. As well as an employer that embraces preceptorship, understanding the importance of a smooth transition into autonomous practice.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent such as an apprenticeship or diploma and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.

Desirable

• Management or Clinical Leadership qualification

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working in a healthcare setting as an AHP or other equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare setting

Skills, knowledge, ability

Essential

• Computer literate with a working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheet packages

Desirable

• Proven ability to act as a leader

Aptitude and personal characteristics

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

About the employer

To work with the wider Education Department, Operations Directorate, and specifically our practice educators to identify placement learning opportunities and pathways to meet the needs of the programme the students are studying, in conjunction with other members of the PPE Team.Advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multiprofessional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care .Provide practice placement pastoral support to students Practice Educators, Operations Teams and wider workforce.Build positive relationships with wider internal directorates/teams in order to develop a team culture and enhance placement quality and experience for all.To work with wider directorates/teams to identify and establish new placement opportunities within the wider scope of the trust to enrich the learning experience of the student and identify career options and opportunities beyond frontline working