AHP practice education facilitator

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that: + is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC; + is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community; + is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence; + offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more; + and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services? Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you., Join our vibrant team at Medway Community Healthcare for an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate closely with our dedicated nursing and AHP colleagues. As part of our dynamic group, you will have the chance to shape and drive forward the AHP education agenda, making a real impact on the future of healthcare. As an AHP practice education facilitator you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the professional development and clinical competence of AHP's across our organisation, ultimately contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care and outcomes. If you are passionate about education, innovation, and empowering healthcare professionals, we invite you to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of AHP practice and education., Contributing to the strategic planning and development of AHP training programmes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify training needs and develop comprehensive learning objectives and outcomes. Designing and delivering engaging training sessions, workshops, and educational materials that promote best practices and evidence-based care. Providing ongoing support, mentorship, and supervision to AHP students, preceptors, and newly qualified practitioners to facilitate their transition into clinical practice. Evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes through assessment and feedback mechanisms, and making recommendations for continuous improvement. Keeping abreast of advancements in AHP practice, education, and technology to ensure training programmes remain current and relevant.,

• Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise.
• Facilitate the creation of a positive multi-professional learning environment in the work place where staff
development is encouraged and supported.
• Leading AHP student placements and the AHP placement expansion project whilst working in partnership with
the link clinicians, ward/placement managers, professional leads, university tutors, practice educators and lecturer practitioners and colleagues to achieve this.
• Have a good understanding of the practice requirements of pre-registration learners across a range of
professions and ensuring that the practice experience for students and staff is meaningful, beneficial and meets their learning outcomes as deemed appropriate.
• Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and nonregistered AHP staff within the multidisciplinary teams.
• Work alongside staff in individual teams undertaking a key role in practice development, such as practice
education, preceptorship, competencies, apprenticeships, return to practice.
• Translate AHP organisational and national priorities such as changes in AHP standards, new clinical roles such
as Apprenticeships into designated services within MCH.
• Work closely with AHP Faculty, local HEIs and MCH services ensuring that national and local workforce and
development strategies are aligned, communicated and embedded into their designated service with the specific focus on staff development training and quality.
• Support existing link clinicians, staff new to supporting students as well as staff undertaking practice educator
programmes. Ensuring there is sufficient provision of practice educators across relevant service areas.
• Monitor placement capacity with a view to increasing the availability of student placements within MCH
• Assessing the quality of practice learning environments; ensure that all placements are continuously evaluated
and feedback is reviewed and addressed in a timely manner
• To be aware of themes and trends arising from clinical areas and work with HEI's and practice educators when
the learning opportunities may have been compromised, ensuring actions are developed and completed
• Represent the department at any meetings as directed, maximising the profile in an appropriate and
professional manner.
• To work with the Head of Practice Development to manage and monitor contracts with educational institutions
and training providers.
• To assist with investigations and have ability to undertake investigations as required
This post would be of interest to those considering a career in education and can a be a job share. Full JD can be found in attachments We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date; no discourtesy is intended in not contacting you if your application is rejected. When completing your application, please include the email addresses and contact telephone numbers for your referees; your referees should be your line managers / course tutors for the last 3 years. MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey. We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

+ You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. The small print + Informal visits can be arranged on request. + We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme. + MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients. At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.