Role Summary
To work within the Clinical Training Team and be the key link between practice learning placement, the Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s), Therapies and People Development to improve the pre-registration learning experience for students, identifying, developing and facilitating learning and development.
To provide practical support to front line teams to ensure consistent high quality placements for students including supporting appropriate models of student support such as collaborative learning in practice (CLiP) and implementation of the Safe Learning Environment Charter.
To be a clinical lead for the Placement Development Team on the NMC Standards for Education and Training, Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and Standards for student supervision and assessment.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This a 12 month fixed term post/secondment opportunity. Start date 3rd March 2025.
Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative service. It will see you working in the clinical training team at the North Devon District Hospital. This post will give the successful applicant the prospect to develop their portfolio in clinical education with a focus on placement development and students support. We welcome applications from both NMC/HCPC registrants.
If you share our passion for education then apply for this opportunity; help our team to support and develop the workforce of the future.
We would like applicants to:
- Be highly motivated, with excellent communication skills
- Have experience of supporting learners in practice
- Have an ability to use your own initiative, work well under pressure, work well in a team and independently, prioritise workload to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Student placement allocations for 5 local Universities
- Return to Practice
- Placement meetings for all 5 universities
- Implementing Safe Learning Environment Charter
- Student Simulation
- ePad support
- Support of validation events
- NMET
- Open days/Fayres/events
- Student forums
- Students support in practice
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday between 8-5pm
Interview Date: 6th January 2025
For further information please contact: Julia Fuery Clinical Training Manager on 01271 370261, julia.fuery@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Start date- 3rd March 2025
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
