Practice Educator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a full-time Band 7 Practice Educator within the Practice Development team to support direct-entry Nursing and Nursing Associate Pre-Registration students on NMC approved education programmes.

The post holder will work with ward managers, partner universities, NHS England and practice assessors to develop inter-professional learning, recruit and support students, and monitor placements and the learning environment, ensuring

Responsibilities

• Support and guidance to practice learning support staff.
• Develop inter professional learning opportunities in practice.
• Ensure positive learning environments to integrate theory with practice.

Job description

Due to the Trust's commitment to increase the numbers of placements for direct entry Nursing and Nursing Associate Pre-Registration students undertaking NMC approved education programmes, and with an ambition to recruit and retain this future workforce, we are seeking to recruit a full time Band 7 Practice Educator.

Practice Development are an established team with a robust support infrastructure in place and managed by a senior nursing team under the direction of the Practice Development Lead and Associate Director of Nursing for Education and Research.

The post holder will work as part of a practice development team to provide support and guidance to practice learning support staff. They will work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the development of inter professional learning opportunities in practice. In addition they will ensure that positive learning environments are created and maintained to drive the integration of theory with practice.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

The post-holder will have responsibilities which include student preparation and support, recruitment of students, expansion, maintenance, monitoring and review of practice placements and the learning environment, development of practice learning, partnership working with internal and external stakeholders such as ward managers, partner Universities, NHS England and practice assessors, curriculum development, etc.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Higgins Job title: Practice Development Lead Email address: [e-mail]