AHP PRECEPTORSHIP LEAD

Job overview

At UHNM we are developing a Corporate AHP team, integrated with the NMAHP structure to support our large AHP workforce and the services they deliver. We are a supportive and friendly team dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our service users. We serve a diverse community and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Professional with a passion for education and supporting newly qualified AHPs through their preceptorship period. The role requires the post holder to develop and implement an AHP preceptorship programme to ensure that novice practitioners develop the relevant competencies to successfully complete their preceptorship in line with the national AHP preceptorship framework and Band 5 roles and responsibilities. Development of the programme of preceptorship for those transitioning to new roles and joining the trust will be part of this work programme. It will require partnership working with Placement Education Facilitators, incoming Professional Advocate AHP Leads, Chief AHP Fellows and those in education roles as well as being part of the wider CeNREE team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide leadership and professional support across UHNMs 9 Allied Health Professions by supporting newly qualified AHPs in their first year of practice through their preceptorship period, including the use of innovative approaches to practice development and leadership, whilst providing expert advice in accordance with current evidence, professional standards and national guidance. This work will be undertaken in close collaboration with system partners and the NMAHP team. The post holder will ensure that all preceptorship programmes are aligned to national guidance, professional body requirements, and profession-specific standards for Allied Health Professionals. They will work collaboratively to ensure alignment between preceptorship, competency development frameworks, and wider workforce transformation and professional development initiatives, supporting the delivery of a highly skilled, confident, and sustainable AHP workforce. As well as to coordinate and provide professional support, educational input and development opportunities for newly registered AHP staff joining substantive posts, preceptors, rotational programmes or staff banks across the Trust. The successful candidate will be supported by members of the corporate AHP education team and a supportive senior leadership team within CeNREE and individual AHP professional groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Areas/Tasks Clinical Practice To work in accordance with the HCPC standards of proficiency, and Trust Policies and Procedures. To ensure that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge. Lead on the Trusts AHP Preceptorship programme for newly registered staff, return to practice, internationally recruited AHPs and other practitioners who require the programme. Lead on the provision for the AHP preceptorship programme ensuring preceptees gain the relevant experience to enhance practice and build their resilience as they transition into clinical practice. Lead and deliver an equitable, standardised, multi-professional AHP preceptorship programme, ensuring a high-quality transition into practice for newly registered staff, returners, and internationally educated professionals. Shape and embed a consistent AHP Preceptorship model, aligned to:

• NHS AHP Preceptorship Standards
• AHP Preceptorship Framework
• National Self-Assessment Tool The post holder will explore creative, blended approaches to support learning, development and clinical education for teams and individuals. They will also manage and co-ordinate clinical education resources to maximise access to high quality education and optimise learning opportunities. Work collaboratively with HR, AHP Leads, Nursing & Midwifery preceptorship leads and other senior clinical staff to plan, co-ordinate and review Preceptorship development across the Trust. Work with AHP leads and service managers to support and give advice on performance issues, competency assessment and outcomes within the preceptorship programme. Facilitate the development and assessment of relevant general and professional specific AHP preceptorship competencies, working collaboratively with ward /department managers, clinical educators and clinical teams to avoid duplication with profession related clinical competencies. Lead the clinical education and assessment of competence as relevant for preceptees and preceptors. Ensure accurate documentation is maintained and passed onto preceptorship leads and AHP leads with regards to the completion of clinical competencies, clinical skills training and any other learning activities completed through the Preceptorship Programme. To lead, advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multiprofessional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care. Ensure the effective promotion of clinical supervision in order that the workforce works within parameters of legislation, policies and procedures. Lead the Monitoring, auditing and evaluation of the AHP preceptorship programme to ensure compliance with Health Education England (HEE) Preceptorship Standards and Performance Management outcomes. Act as a role model to facilitate the practitioner’s professional development including development of attitudes, behaviours that demonstrate and uphold professional values and beliefs in line with professional regulatory body requirements. Responsible for collation of AHP preceptorship intelligence/data to formulate reports to include preceptorship recruitment, retention, attrition and attainment. Drive continuous improvement using data and quality frameworks to support AHP preceptorship development. Promote and develop innovative approaches to develop preceptors within clinical practice. Lead the provision of preceptor education to support the preceptees across the organisation and individual clinical environments by signposting to relevant resources for preparation. Ensure adequate provision of specific formal education programmes in response to identified needs. Negotiate with professional colleagues to encourage multi-disciplinary training and Education including the AHP Lead for Preceptorship at MPFT and Combined Healthcare. Increase the level of knowledge and skills within the Trust by sharing best practice and supporting others professional abilities. Report directly to the AHP Lead for Workforce Development and Education Collaborative working with local Higher Education Institution Providers To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from all professions within the Care Group, ensuring effective communication at all times. Education and Research To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all AHP staff, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments. To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes and opportunities for all AHPs. To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist AHPs in developing themselves in accordance with their personal development plan and/or appraisal objectives. To support AHPs in developing clinical competency using the AHP preceptorship competency standards and portfolios as a framework. To monitor use and completion of these to an agreed level, in accordance with their specific AHP professional requirements In conjunction with the AHP Lead/speciality or modality lead, to assist in production and evaluation of learning contracts and objectives for AHP staff for whom there is a capability issue. To create, sustain and support an environment where practice development and change can flourish. To promote research awareness by, disseminating appropriate evidence-based and research findings relevant to the clinical practice area. To work closely with AHP leadership to contribute to the development and review of specific AHP courses, and in the evaluation of relevant courses in order to help inform Education Commissioning. To work collaboratively with other Trust colleagues on Education Quality Reviews in relation to the quality of the clinical learning environment.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.