Clinical Placement Facilitator
Job summary
To support the Head of Medical Education and Medical Education Improvement Lead in ensuring the provision ofa high-quality learning environment for all learners attending clinical placements at LTHTR.Be responsible for supporting Resident doctors, Medical Students Year 3 and 5, Physician Associates, and otherlearners, Ward Managers/Team Leads, Learning Environment Managers, Practice Assessors, PracticeSupervisors and Clinical Educators in allocated placement areas.
Main duties of the job
Participate in supervision of learners as well as teaching and assessment. This will include Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Adult Basic Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life Support as part of clinical skills simulated assessments.
This will include assessment of learners on physical examinations, historytaking, undergraduate practice skills assessments and proficiencies in clinical practice.
Deliver student inductions (including Blood glucose training, Moving and Handling), physical examination and history taking revision sessions for medical students and some interprofessional learning sessions.
Work in partnership with Clinical Placement Supervisors (i.e. consultants at LTHTR) to plan, implement, evaluate, support and develop work-based teaching and assessment programmes defined by external partners.
Collaboratively assess the quality of clinical practice environments and placements, identifying areas of best practice, as well as areas that might require assistance to meet the standard and report findings directly to the Educational Governance lead.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the North West. We provide manyspecialist tertiary services, deliveraward-winning teachingand development programmes, lead national and internationalclinical trials and research studies, and always give excellent care with compassion. When joining our friendly and dedicated team, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, and work with some of theUK's leading healthcare experts.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.
Job responsibilities
Participate in supervision of learners as well as teaching and assessment. This will include Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Adult Basic Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life Support as part of clinical skills simulated assessments.
This will include assessment of learners on physical examinations, historytaking, undergraduate practice skills assessments and proficiencies in clinical practice.
Deliver student inductions (including Blood glucose training, Moving and Handling), physical examination and history taking revision sessions for medical students and some interprofessional learning sessions.
Work in partnership with Clinical Placement Supervisors (i.e. consultants at LTHTR) to plan, implement, evaluate, support and develop work-based teaching and assessment programmes defined by external partners.
Collaboratively assess the quality of clinical practice environments and placements, identifying areas of best practice, as well as areas that might require assistance to meet the standard and report findings directly to the Educational Governance lead.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level within health and social care or education
- Qualified first level registered nurse current on the NMC register/professional health care registration
- Hold NMC/ approved mentorship qualification
Desirable
- PGCE or equivalent
- Clinical Examinations Course Level 7 or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration nursing/clinical experience
- Evidence of experience in leading projects to successful outcomes
- Experience of assessing clinical staff in practice
- Evidence of experience in teaching, learning and assessing
- Experience of co-ordinating educational Programmes
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing education or development
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Up to date knowledge of the educational system, curriculum in relation to Undergraduate medical students
- Experience of teaching in classroom settings