AHP Preceptorship Lead

NHS Jobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a senior educator to lead and develop the AHP Preceptorship programme across the Trust. You will support newly registered staff, returners and internationally recruited AHPs to gain the experience and resilience they need to transition into clinical practice.

The role involves shaping a standardised, multiprofessional AHP Preceptorship model aligned to NHS standards, coordinating clinical education resources, auditing outcomes and working with HR, AHP Leads

Responsibilities

• Lead the AHP Preceptorship programme across the Trust, supporting newly registered staff, returners and internationally recruited AHPs to gain relevant experience and resilience.
• Shape a standardised, multiprofessional preceptorship model aligned to NHS standards and frameworks.
• Coordinate clinical education resources, monitor quality and ensure documentation and learning opportunities are maintained.
• Collaborate with HR, AHP Leads, Nursing & Midwifery preceptorship leads and ward/department managers to plan and review development across the Trust.

Job description

Key Areas/Tasks Clinical Practice

To work in accordance with the HCPC standards of proficiency, and Trust Policies and Procedures. To ensure that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge. Lead on the Trusts AHP Preceptorship programme for newly registered staff, return to practice, internationally recruited AHPs and other practitioners who require the programme. Lead on the provision for the AHP preceptorship programme ensuring preceptees gain the relevant experience to enhance practice and build their resilience as they transition into clinical practice. Lead and deliver an equitable, standardised, multi‑professional AHP preceptorship programme, ensuring a high-quality transition into practice for newly registered staff, returners, and internationally educated professionals. Shape and embed a consistent AHP Preceptorship model, aligned to: NHS AHP Preceptorship Standards AHP Preceptorship Framework National Self-Assessment Tool. The post holder will explore creative, blended approaches to support learning, development and clinical education for teams and individuals. They will also manage and co‑coordinate clinical education resources to maximise access to high quality education and optimise learning opportunities. Work collaboratively with HR, AHP Leads, Nursing & Midwifery preceptorship leads and other senior clinical staff to plan, co‑coordinate and review Preceptorship development across the Trust. Work with AHP leads and service managers to support and give advice on performance issues, competency assessment and outcomes within the preceptorship programme. Facilitate the development and assessment of relevant general and professional specific AHP preceptorship competencies, working collaboratively with ward /department managers, clinical educators and clinical teams to avoid duplication with profession related clinical competencies. Lead the clinical education and assessment of competence as relevant for preceptees and preceptors. Ensure accurate documentation is maintained and passed onto preceptorship leads and AHP leads with regards to the completion of clinical competencies, clinical skills training and any other learning activities completed through the Preceptorship Programme. To lead, advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multiprofessional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care. Ensure the effective promotion of clinical supervision in order that the workforce works within parameters of legislation, policies and procedures. Lead the Monitoring, auditing and evaluation of the AHP preceptorship programme to ensure compliance with Health Education England (HEE) Preceptorship Standards and Performance Management outcomes. Act as a role model to facilitate the practitioners professional development including development of attitudes, behaviours that demonstrate and uphold professional values and beliefs in line with professional regulatory body requirements. Responsible for collation of AHP preceptorship intelligence/data to formulate reports to include preceptorship recruitment, retention, attrition and attainment. Drive continuous improvement using data and quality frameworks to support AHP preceptorship development. Promote and develop innovative approaches to develop preceptors within clinical practice. Lead the provision of preceptor education to support the preceptees across the organisation and individual clinical environments by signposting to relevant resources for preparation. Ensure adequate provision of specific formal education programmes in response to identified needs. Negotiate with professional colleagues to encourage multi‑disciplinary training and Education including the AHP Lead for Preceptorship at MPFT and Combined Healthcare. Increase the level of knowledge and skills within the Trust by sharing best practice and supporting others professional abilities. Report directly to the AHP Lead for Workforce Development and Education Collaborative working with local Higher Education Institution Providers To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from all professions within the Care Group, ensuring effective communication at all times. Education and Research To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all AHP staff, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments. To develop and co‑coordinate planned educational programmes and opportunities for all AHPs. To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist AHPs in developing themselves in accordance with their personal development plan and/or appraisal objectives. To support AHPs in developing clinical competency using the AHP preceptorship competency standards and portfolios as a framework. To monitor use and completion of these to an agreed level, in accordance with their specific AHP professional requirements. In conjunction with the AHP Lead/speciality or modality lead, to assist in production and evaluation of learning contracts and objectives for AHP staff for whom there is a capability issue. To create, sustain and support an environment where practice development and change can flourish. To promote research awareness by, disseminating appropriate evidence‑based and research findings relevant to the clinical practice area. To work closely with AHP leadership to contribute to the development and review of specific AHP courses, and in the evaluation of relevant courses in order to help inform Education Commissioning. To work collaboratively with other Trust colleagues on Education Quality Reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment.