Job Summary
Are you interested in sharing your expertise by stepping into an educator role? At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we invite passionate Physiotherapy professionals to join us as AHP Clinical Facilitators.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare by supporting the education and development of students across several disciplines, including Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Dietetics, with a focus on Physiotherapy. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital with occasional attendance at teams across other Trust sites.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching and sharing their knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, self-motivated professional role model with excellent organisational skills and recent experience as a practice educator. Strong communication and relationship-building with practice placement educators and external stakeholders are key to success in this role.
If you are passionate about mentorship, enjoy teaching, and want to make a significant impact in healthcare education, we'd love to hear from you!
Join us in providing high-quality education and practice placements to the next generation of healthcare professionals!
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities Include: Provide visual support and guidance to pre-registration students, apprenticeships, and those returning to practice. Collaborate with clinical teams to implement non-traditional placement models, enhancing and expanding placement capacity across the four professions, with a focus on Physiotherapy. Work across three hospital sites to facilitate placements, training, and education for re-registration students. Partner with the AHP Practice Educator to ensure high-quality practice placements for pre-registration students. Foster strong relationships with practice placement educators and external stakeholders. About Us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Minimum Requirements
Essential Education and Qualifications: Current HCPC registered Physiotherapist Completed HEI Practice Education training within last 2 years Desirable: Teaching qualification Essential Experience: Recent and regular Practice Educator of pre-registration students Experience of planning and co-ordination wider than own workload Evidence of previous teaching experience both informal and formal Experience of supervising staff Desirable: Experience of formal leadership training Experience of recruiting Essential Knowledge: Knowledge of AHPs and associated student training for the four professions within Rehabilitation Services Learning styles and application to practice Understand the AHP placement capacity expansion priorities and AHP Educator Career Framework. Knowledge of placement models. Basic components of managing an action plan for a student Knowledge of audit, risk, and governance Desirable: Managing and reporting concerns encountered on placements Essential Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to critically examine student assessments and clinical reasoning skills IT literate using Microsoft Office Influencing and negotiating skills Presentation skills Essential Aptitudes: Highly motivated Work under own initiative Creative with new ideas / initiatives Ability to resolve conflict Objectivity in managing situations Demonstrate the Trust Values Essential Other Requirements: Car driver / owner to ensure ability to travel and work across a variety of sites. Willingness and ability to maintain clinical competence e.g. via FSS Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs. Good previous attendance record 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Employer details
Employer name:
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ Employer's website:
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
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Key Responsibilities Include: Provide visual support and guidance to pre-registration students, apprenticeships, and those returning to practice. Collaborate with clinical teams to implement non-traditional placement models, enhancing and expanding placement capacity across the four professions, with a focus on Physiotherapy. Work across three hospital sites to facilitate placements, training, and education for re-registration students. Partner with the AHP Practice Educator to ensure high-quality practice placements for pre-registration students. Foster strong relationships with practice placement educators and external stakeholders. About Us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Minimum Requirements
Essential Education and Qualifications: Current HCPC registered Physiotherapist Completed HEI Practice Education training within last 2 years Desirable: Teaching qualification Essential Experience: Recent and regular Practice Educator of pre-registration students Experience of planning and co-ordination wider than own workload Evidence of previous teaching experience both informal and formal Experience of supervising staff Desirable: Experience of formal leadership training Experience of recruiting Essential Knowledge: Knowledge of AHPs and associated student training for the four professions within Rehabilitation Services Learning styles and application to practice Understand the AHP placement capacity expansion priorities and AHP Educator Career Framework. Knowledge of placement models. Basic components of managing an action plan for a student Knowledge of audit, risk, and governance Desirable: Managing and reporting concerns encountered on placements Essential Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to critically examine student assessments and clinical reasoning skills IT literate using Microsoft Office Influencing and negotiating skills Presentation skills Essential Aptitudes: Highly motivated Work under own initiative Creative with new ideas / initiatives Ability to resolve conflict Objectivity in managing situations Demonstrate the Trust Values Essential Other Requirements: Car driver / owner to ensure ability to travel and work across a variety of sites. Willingness and ability to maintain clinical competence e.g. via FSS Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs. Good previous attendance record 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Employer details
Employer name:
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ Employer's website:
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
