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Physiotherapy Clinical Practice Educator

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Physiotherapy Clinical Practice Educator

£50056

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, Scaitcliffe, Hyndburn

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 16 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d535df699d844a9295b58c4f9bca56af

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join the Therapies /IMPRES Directorate working collaboratively with the current Clinical Practice Educators, Professional Development Leads and the Clinical Service Leads for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

The Therapies Education and Training passport is under construction for Physio and OT currently, you would work with the existing Clinical Practice Educators to complete this work and facilitate training for our Band 5 staff initially.

This is a time limited project and there is up to 2 days (15 hours) of funding available until the end of March 2025 as a Fixed Term Contract or a secondment opportunity., Working collaboratively with the Clinical Service Leads and Therapies Professional Development Leads responsible for development and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for all Band staff within the Therapies and IMPReS Directorates (for the designated professions). During the duration of this post there is a requirement to deliver training to 125 staff (minimum), evidence of delivery and recording will be required.

Working collaboratively with clinical teams responsible for identifying the clinical training needs to support delivery of professional and clinical practice standards in line with agreed care pathways and clinical guidelines.

Using innovative solutions pilot alternative solutions to the delivery of training which maximising workforce, system and technological resources.

Working with the Therapies Professional Development Leads support the development of an overarching competency framework and associated clinical skills toolkit for Band 5 staff.

To inform development of the annual Training Needs Analysis and locally delivered therapy training plans and coordinate a robust response to delivery of these training needs and evaluation of impact.

Support delivery of the Band 5 Forum.,

To be responsible for ensuring the development, delivery, coordination and evaluation of the education and training of Band 5 staff.

To develop an innovative approach to clinical education working with education providers in developing/evolving programmes to meet the needs of the service and the changing professional educational landscape, maximising the use of technology wherever possible.

To work with CSLs and Clinical Team Leads to establish and maintain a comprehensive programme of clinical training / teaching within the clinical teams and across sites, in accordance with evidence-based practice and professional bodies/ HCPC.

Undertake and/or facilitate regular practical and theoretical training, evaluating and making the most efficient use of all education resources both within the trust and externally.

To undertake a baseline assessment of learning needs utilising competency frameworks for Band 5 clinical staff in collaboration with clinical teams.

To undertake evaluation of training delivered both internal and external and to inform continuous improvement of the programme offer.

Deliver education and training packages on an individual or group basis.

Plan own workload ensuring all roles are undertaken in the appropriate timescale.

Ensure staff develop a patient-centred evidence- based approach that provides clinically effective and safe care to meet a wide range of needs for patients and their significant others.

To communicate effectively with clinical staff, CTLs, CSLs / operational leads and HOS as required

To liaise with CTLs and CSLs around matters relating to individual training needs and competencies.

Be involved in local or national specialist interest groups to share best practice and be aware of current trends relating to the training and education of registered staff.

Develop close working relationships with staff in the Directorate to enable review of clinical practice and identify impact and requirements for future training plans.

Attend internal training and governance meetings when required.

To use a wide range of communication skills across the clinical teams to both facilitate, coordinate and evaluate clinical education.

To communicate with members of the senior leadership team in the securing of required resources and escalating risks and issues, providing written reports as required.

To provide and develop a wide range of learning resources optimising the use of digital platforms and SharePoint.

Design and develop assessment tools to assess learning outcomes, identifying key themes and evaluate benefits to inform annual review of the education offer.

Working in partnership with the Therapies Professional Development Leads coach' learners in relation to the professional and clinical demands of the role and build their resilience with respect to working in a modern healthcare context.

Support clinical staff in identifying their clinical educational needs to ensure competency across a broad range of professional standards and clinical skills.

To participate in the induction of staff ensuring completion of mandatory training and inducting them to the training available and approach to assessment of need.

Encourage the appropriate sharing of knowledge and skills within the team and involve other staff in the delivery of training as required.

Work with CSL to provide an overall assessment of clinical competence working closely with the clinical teams to identify areas for development in line with professional standards.

Organisation of and participation in the training of clinical supervisors to support delivery of the internal training programme.

To co-ordinate 'mentor' training across clinical teams providing leadership and guidance. Actively participate in mentor training for qualified staff and organise regular mentor meetings. Keep minutes of the meetings and feedback any relevant information to clinical supervisors and clinical team leaders.

Instigate appropriate clinical audit and research in relation to clinical education, supervising and providing support for research undertaken in department. Liaise with research and audit departments at the Trust and educational establishments.

To assist in delivery of the continuous Professional Development activities for qualified staff within the department when required., Contribute to the planning and development of education and training for Band 5 staff.

Participate in service improvement initiatives when required.

To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

Be able to deal effectively with departmental incidents and complaints and provide input into risk management by identification and reporting potential risks as required.

Ensure access to all mandatory training e.g., Moving and Handling, Resuscitation, Fire and others as defined by the Trust are provided for all staff.

Ensure training for all clinical developments and new equipment

Maintain and provide records of all training activities including local training, equipment specific training, safer handling training, Mandatory training etc.

Participate in mandatory and other relevant trust training., Uphold professional conduct at all times in accordance with "Statements for Professional Conduct" and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) "documents.

Working closely with the Therapies Professional Development Leads to ensure all training developed and delivered is in line with requirements around professional practice guidelines.

Undertake appropriate, documented Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the HCPC.

To maintain own competency to practise through CPD, recording personal development, and attending courses, conferences or meetings as deemed necessary by more senior members of staff.

Accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professional guidelines.

Demonstrate, maintain and update skills and knowledge of evolving practice and legislative requirements

To participate in professional developments and maintain an awareness of current thinking and trends in all professional matters.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office, be innovative and adaptable with a desire to ensure robust and efficient training and development is delivered to clinical staff., HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist /Physiotherapist

Experience of developing and delivering training to clinical staff and/or students and assistant staff

Experience of working independently and as part of a team

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office 365

Working knowledge of a variety of competency frameworks

Evidence of a high standard of clinical practice

Ability to identify training needs of self and others

Ability to work on own initiative and effective organisation and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to build effective relationships across the wider MDT

Confident at working under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines

Ability to deliver on site training to clinical staff as required and to transport self across hospital sites

Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology

Awareness of current professional issues

Experience of teaching at clinical institute and/or as part of internal CPD programme

Teaching qualification or experience.

Member of Professional Body, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.