Clinical Practice Facilitator

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Practice Facilitator for its Surgical Division. This role focuses on developing and implementing training packages while promoting clinical competencies among nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and clinical expertise, with additional responsibilities including supporting new staff through induction and facilitating their training processes.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of current inpatient ward nursing issues.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills in practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of training packages for staff.
• Ensuring all new starters complete mandatory training within designated timeframes.
• Supporting new staff through preceptorship and hospital induction programs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise

Knowledge of nursing issues

Job description

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Practice Facilitator to join our Surgical Division.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for leading change and improving clinical competencies among staff. In this role, you will be a key stakeholder in implementing a bespoke induction package tailored to our surgical ward teams and departments. Your focus will be on promoting learning outcomes for all staff levels by understanding their aspirations and facilitating their development through internal or external learning providers.

The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of current inpatient ward nursing issues, demonstrate clinical expertise, and exhibit strong leadership skills in practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading the development and implementation of training packages for staff and delivering induction for new starters.
2. Ensuring all new starters complete mandatory training within designated timeframes.
3. Supporting new staff through preceptorship and hospital induction programs, maintaining regular contact with preceptors.
4. Ensuring submission of competency passports within required timeframes.
5. Delivering classroom-based skills training specific to the practice area.
6. Providing direct supervision to new staff in hospital, consolidating their learning.
7. Planning, delivering, and coordinating local inductions.
8. Assisting in recruitment processes.
9. Acting as sign-off for staff e-portfolios and training within the Surgical Division.

We take pride in our unique position in Stockport as a healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.

If you need support with your application, please contact our recruitment team to discuss alternative methods.

We support flexible working arrangements and will consider requests seriously to accommodate individual needs.

Benefits We Offer:

• 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, electronics, and more
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance options
• Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Polly Begum
Job Title: Matron Surgery
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, you may contact Amanda Rendell at 0161 419 2702.