Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for education and patient care? Join our dynamic team at the University Hospital of North Midlands, a leading acute hospital, within a Placement Practice Educator role.

In this role you will be involved in leading education and student facilitation, you will mentor and guide the next generation of students, apprentices, and healthcare professionals, ensuring they develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will work closely with students, apprentices, and new staff, providing planning, co-ordination and hands-on training, assessments, and feedback, to foster their professional growth. You will also build close links with partner universities and local education providers.

Support of the training programmes within the team and embracing a culture of learning will be key elements of the role.

Your expertise will help shape the future of our therapy services, contributing to innovative practices and high-quality patient care. If you are dedicated, empathetic, and eager to inspire, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to make a meaningful impact on both patients and aspiring therapists at University Hospital of North Midlands.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have a thorough understanding of the Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy role within the wider Therapies team and be willing to link with all Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy staff to gain knowledge across all areas of the Therapies Team.
• To work autonomously as a specialised practitioner within their area of speciality and act as a role model to ensure that students on placement at UHNM aspire to this level of expertise.
• To work with the Divisional Therapy Leads and Head of Therapies at County to provide pastoral care and support for the current undergraduate Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students/apprentices/senior and junior support workers.
• To work with the Trust to develop clear Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy pathways via multiple training routes and advise on staff professional development and career progression from B2- B8.
• To link with partner HEIs for both professions to develop placement learning outcomes and competency frameworks that reflect clinical developments and the changing needs of the profession.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of the development of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy education.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of �360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more information, contact Clare Johnson on 01782 675347.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Evidence of higher level study at Master's level or working knowledge and experience at an equivalent level

Experience

Essential

• Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
• Experience of delivering training programmes and presentations to various levels of staff

Desirable

• Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
• Experience of working to promote student placements and placement expansion

Skills, ability & knowledge

Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Broad base knowledge of a wide range of OT or PT practices related to the acute environment
• Demonstrable evidence of leadership development

Desirable

• The ability to integrate theory and practice through the effective development and delivery of learning programmes and events

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

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