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 AHPs 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 life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, 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. Job responsibilities
For more information about the role please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered AHP professional with the HCPC Evidence of formal ongoing professional development Experience
Relevant recent experience in a range of clinical environments Additional Criteria
Working knowledge of HCPC Standards Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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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 AHPs 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 life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, 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. Job responsibilities
For more information about the role please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered AHP professional with the HCPC Evidence of formal ongoing professional development Experience
Relevant recent experience in a range of clinical environments Additional Criteria
Working knowledge of HCPC Standards Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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