Clinical Placement Facilitator

at  Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals? We are currently in search of a dedicated Clinical Placement Facilitator to fulfil a pivotal role within our organisation. In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for co-ordinating high-quality nursing, Trainee Nursing Associates (TNA), and Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) clinical placements. Your role will involve extensive networking and collaboration with service providers and Higher Education Institutes to ensure a seamless and enriching learning experience for our students. As a vital member of our team, you will contribute significantly to the success of healthcare student placements, annual monitoring processes, and the development of action plans to support students during their placements. If you are an NMC registered nurse with clinical expertise and a passion for education, we invite you to join our team.
While this role primarily focuses on non-clinical responsibilities, it holds a critical function in providing support and guidance to both students and clinical staff. Leveraging your clinical knowledge, you will offer advice, leadership, and direction in addressing situations and issues that may emerge in day-to-day settings. Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare through education and mentorship.
Join MPFT where your career thrives and your well-being matters. We will support you with:
Career Development: We invest in your growth and advancement.
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future with our excellent pension plan.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave options.
Flexibility: Choose from various flexible working arrangements.
Annual Leave: Up to 33 days of annual leave, including options to purchase additional leave.
Health and Wellbeing: Access extensive support and resources for your physical and mental health.
Travel Benefits: If you work in our community teams, we cover your travel time between patients.
Company Car: Lease car opportunities if you complete over 500 business miles annually, with full insurance, maintenance (including tires), and mileage paid.
Salary Sacrifice: Reduce your gross pay through our salary sacrifice car scheme, fully insured and maintained (including tires), with mileage paid at business rates.
Bike Scheme: Enjoy salary sacrifice options for bikes up to £2,000.
Free Parking: Park for free at all trust sites.
Healthcare: Access free flu vaccinations every year.
Financial Support: Benefit from Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one-off additional support up to £250 (if criteria are met).
We take pride in our diverse and inclusive organisation, offering a variety of staff networks to connect you with like-minded individuals.
As a Clinical Placement Facilitator at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, your responsibilities include:
Facilitate Quality Clinical Placements: Ensure the provision of high-quality clinical placements, fostering growth and development among healthcare trainees.
Curriculum Development: Actively engage with HEIs to contribute to curriculum development, aligning local courses with professional registration requirements at degree and foundation degree levels, pre-registration programs, and specialist practice awards.
Curricula Familiarity: Stay informed about curricula for student placements, guaranteeing they meet the necessary learning outcomes and assessment processes. Coordinate placements effectively across the Trust for the benefit of students and clinical staff.
Supervisor and Mentor Support: Contribute to the development and oversight of mechanisms that prepare, update, and support practice supervisors and practice assessors, ensuring their effectiveness.
Compliance and Collaboration: Ensure compliance with contractual obligations related to student support and standards, working closely with education and service providers to review and enhance learning environments.
Expand Placement Opportunities: Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Quality Lead and key stakeholders to identify and cultivate new placement opportunities, including non-traditional areas for students.
Reporting: Contribute to reports for Committees, offering insights into student evaluations and the quality assurance of student placements.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and communicate risks within the team, actively participating in the development of mitigation strategies.
Data Analysis: Analyse management information to enhance both team and individual performance.
Project Participation: Contribute to projects and lead specific elements as needed.
Conflict Resolution: Effectively resolve conflicting priorities within the team, finding solutions that promote productivity.
Team Support: Play a role in the induction of new team members, providing ongoing support during local induction.
University Collaboration: Engage in meetings with universities to assess and improve the quality and effectiveness of placements, taking prompt action to address any identified individual, systemic, or process failures.
Join Team MPFT, where your career thrives, and your well-being matters. We’re committed to supporting you as you make a difference in the healthcare education landscape and help shape the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

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