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Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must be an NMC registered nurse with clinical expertise, placement coordination experience, strong networking, leadership, effective communication, data analysis, and mentorship skills.
  • You will facilitate high-quality clinical placements, support curriculum development, maintain compliance, expand opportunities, analyze data, resolve conflicts, and assist with team induction and university collaboration.

Requirements

  • NMC registered nurse
  • Clinical expertise
  • Passion for education
  • Experience in coordinating clinical placements
  • Strong networking and collaboration skills
  • Ability to support students during their placements
  • Leadership and direction in clinical settings
  • Effective communication skills
  • Data analysis skills
  • Project participation experience
  • Conflict resolution abilities
  • Experience working with universities and service providers
  • Understanding of curricula and assessment processes
  • Compliance knowledge related to student support and standards
  • Ability to foster growth and development among healthcare trainees
  • Support and mentor practice supervisors and practice assessors

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Quality Clinical Placements: Ensure the provision of high-quality clinical placements, fostering growth and development among healthcare trainees.
  • Curriculum Development: Actively engage with HEIs to contribute to curriculum development, aligning local courses with professional registration requirements at degree and foundation degree levels, pre-registration programs, and specialist practice awards.
  • Curricula Familiarity: Stay informed about curricula for student placements, guaranteeing they meet the necessary learning outcomes and assessment processes. Coordinate placements effectively across the Trust for the benefit of students and clinical staff.
  • Supervisor and Mentor Support: Contribute to the development and oversight of mechanisms that prepare, update, and support practice supervisors and practice assessors, ensuring their effectiveness.
  • Compliance and Collaboration: Ensure compliance with contractual obligations related to student support and standards, working closely with education and service providers to review and enhance learning environments.
  • Expand Placement Opportunities: Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Quality Lead and key stakeholders to identify and cultivate new placement opportunities, including non-traditional areas for students.
  • Reporting: Contribute to reports for Committees, offering insights into student evaluations and the quality assurance of student placements.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify and communicate risks within the team, actively participating in the development of mitigation strategies.
  • Data Analysis: Analyse management information to enhance both team and individual performance.
  • Project Participation: Contribute to projects and lead specific elements as needed.
  • Conflict Resolution: Effectively resolve conflicting priorities within the team, finding solutions that promote productivity.
  • Team Support: Play a role in the induction of new team members, providing ongoing support during local induction.
  • University Collaboration: Engage in meetings with universities to assess and improve the quality and effectiveness of placements, taking prompt action to address any identified individual, systemic, or process failures.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Clinical Placement Facilitator role?

You must be an NMC registered nurse with clinical expertise and a passion for education.

What are the key responsibilities of the Clinical Placement Facilitator?

The responsibilities include facilitating quality clinical placements, engaging in curriculum development, supporting supervisors and assessors, ensuring compliance, expanding placement opportunities, and participating in reporting and risk mitigation.

Is there an opportunity for career development?

Yes, we invest in your growth and advancement through various career development programs.

What benefits are offered related to health and well-being?

We provide extensive support and resources for both physical and mental health, including free flu vaccinations and access to a Hardship Fund for financial support.

How much annual leave do employees receive?

Employees are entitled to up to 33 days of annual leave, with options to purchase additional leave.

Are there flexible working arrangements available for this position?

Yes, there are various flexible working arrangements offered to support work-life balance.

What travel benefits does the organization provide?

If you work in community teams, we cover your travel time between patients. Additionally, there are options for leasing a company car and participating in a salary sacrifice car scheme.

Will I have the opportunity to collaborate with universities?

Yes, this role involves engaging in meetings with universities to assess and improve the quality and effectiveness of student placements.

How does the organization support new team members?

You will play a role in the induction of new team members and provide ongoing support during their local induction.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Sonya Williams, the Clinical Placement Quality Lead, via email at sonya.williams2@mpft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07966186745.

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Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

A fantastic place to work

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive mental health and community healthcare services. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that improves the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities they serve. Their purpose is to support mental and physical health through innovative, integrated services, fostering recovery and promoting holistic health in a patient-centered approach.