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Main area Practice Learning Support Unit Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent HoursFull time Part time 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day dependent on hours appointed) Job ref 320-TWS-2063 Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 07/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 19/08/2025 Multi-professional Clinical Facilitator (PLSU)Band 6As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamentalValuesof Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible. Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request. If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466 Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has come up for an exceptional HPCP/ NMC registrant to join the Practice Learning Support Unit as a multi professional facilitator for the following post Permanent; full time and part time hours S upporting and working with pre registration and Apprentice learners. Liaising with the wider workforce and collaborating with educational organisations across the country. Do you enjoy supporting Learners of your profession and others? Would you enjoy the opportunity to contribute to the quality of the practice learning experiences of our future workforce? Here at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on the high quality of our practice placements and inter-professional learning opportunities. To sustain and further drive up the quality of our placement experiences, and to continue to strengthen and provide support to learners by implementing the educational standards and ensuring governance of our emerging workforce, the Practice Learning Support Unit seeks a Registered Practice Placement Facilitator. The role is about being clinically visible, whilst planning and ensuring processes are followed as per standards for Education and Safe Learning Charter(SLEC). The role will require the facilitator to work across all 5 sitescollaborating with the PLSU team and Lead and the wider team of learning and education.This role is a great role to step into education and work with our partner placement providers. Main duties of the jobThere is an expectation that the successful candidate will work multi-professionally, across all divisions and all five sites to support activity when called to do so. It is desired that the candidate will need to have some knowledge and understanding of the educational standards and SLEC they must have valid up to date educational training qualification appropriate for HCPC/ NMC registration. Facilitators will be coaching and supporting learners to achieve the competencies set out by the NMC/ HCPC/ College, whilst following UHDB ethos and values of P resence R especting D evelopment& E ducation It is preferable that applicants have evidence that they are capable of working at degree level or equivalent. It is essential that the candidate has experience, in supporting students in clinical practice, whilst empowering students to lead and learn. The candidate will gain an overview of educational standards and the objectives set by NHS England and the wider ICB across Derbyshire network It is essential that the successful candidate can work independently and collaboratively , including the wider teams in Learning & Development, UHDB and educational leads. The successful candidate will be working extensively with digital technology and data collection as part of the role, basic skill required but system training provided. Closing date: 7 August 2025 Interview date: 19 August 2025 Working for our organisationAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Evidence of Post Qualification experience/Qualification to diploma or degree level/post reg study Evidence of recent extensive clinical experience in an acute setting / Specific knowledge of the clinical area. Experience of supporting and developing staff. Displays effective leadership whilst assisting clinical staff with the assessment, mentoring and support to all students and staff in the division Has a first level degree or working towards one Planning and organisationalUses own initiative within established procedures, taking responsibility for own actions. Manages own workload, prioritising as necessary. Evidence of understanding the role. SkillsClinical skills Ability to communicate with learners at all levels Evidence on application of team working Understanding of needs of registrants new to the NMC register Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrust IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust. For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home. Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via: the points-based immigration system the EU settlement scheme eVisa During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff. Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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. Application numbersIf we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.#J-18808-Ljbffr