Learning Environment Lead

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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PART TIME ROLE 22.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We have an exciting opportunity within our Clinical Education Team for an experienced Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse with a passion for education and the development of our future workforce.
We a looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as part of the Learning Environment team to support a broad range of health and social care students including pre-registration and other learners in practice, across the different services within Berkshire Healthcare, with a specific focus on Allied Health Professionals.
You will act as a link between the Trust and Approved Education Institutions (AEIs), whilst working with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards of student experience throughout the Trust.
Berkshire Healthcare has a strong commitment to Quality Improvement, research and audit and you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills within this post.
This is a hybrid role, supporting a blend of in-office and remote working. The post holder must be able to travel to multiple sites regularly based on service need.
This is a part time position of 0.6 WTE negotiable up to 0.8 WTE for the right candidate and we also welcome secondment applications.
Lead on the development, organisation, quality, and governance of practice learning for pre-registration students and other learners (excluding medical students) in placement areas within Berkshire Healthcare.
Complete a review of the current student allocation/mapping process for Allied Healthcare Professional students to align with the current nursing student allocation/mapping process in collaboration with the AHP leads and LEL team.
Develop and deliver Berkshire Healthcare In-House practice assessor and educator training, deliver student Induction sessions, plan and attend recruitment events, devise and deliver student teaching sessions Design and lead on innovative practice development projects which will enhance the learning environment, reporting on outcomes and disseminating results where appropriate.
Support the practice supervisors, assessors and educators by providing best practice advice, coaching and supervision in relation to placements, and lead on quality improvement projects, research and educational activities.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

THE “MUST HAVES” FOR THIS ROLE:

Professional healthcare qualification at degree level
Currently registered with a professional body (HCPC/NMC)
Substantial post-qualifying experience in specialist healthcare field with experience in managing teams.
Ability to prepare, deliver and evaluate presentations, write reports and complete audits.
Ability to teach/facilitate learning within both small and larger groups of staff
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and sustain effective networks
Intermediate information technology skills including email, internet, intranet, Microsoft Office applications.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Rebecca Traynor on 07786 664881 or email: rebecca.traynor@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required