Practice Education Facilitator
This job is no longer live. The employer has closed or delisted this posting, so new applications are unlikely to be considered. See live jobs at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust or browse all sponsored jobs.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
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 tosupport practice-based learning and the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a confident and competent registered Paramedics at completion of their 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 theorganisation.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
- Substantial experience in an Ambulance Service or equivalent.
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
- Proven experience and skills in leading on projects in a complex organisation requiring high level of collaboration and motivation of others.
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
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload
About the employer
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits