Associate Facilitator Full Time NEW

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you interested in a role that will assist with training, workplace pastoral support and assessment of support workers?

You will assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of support worker training and facilitating specified training sessions supporting individual and group-based learning.

This role will also act as a ‘Champion’ for support staff and as a role model for excellent patient care.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support and contribute to the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of training programmes for support worker learners.

Assist with the induction and Introduction of learners to their relevant programme.

Supporting Learners To Complete Their Competencies And/or Qualifications

Providing learners with prompt, accurate and constructive feedback on decisions.

Experience/skills Needed

Foundation degree in clinical healthcare, e.g., Health Assistant

Practitioner/ Nursing Associate or Level 3 NVQ/Apprenticeship in Healthcare, e.g. HCA or SHCA

Up-to-date experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting

Able to use Microsoft Office, including email, PowerPoint,, Word and Excel

Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act). Able to stand/sit for long periods whilst in the office or classroom.

Able to work in a clinical environment to train/assess learners and to maintain personal competence and remain up to date in current practice.

Shift coverage can be negotiated, but core hours are from 8-4 Monday-Friday

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Foundation degree in clinical healthcare, e.g. Heath Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate or Level 3 NVQ/Apprenticeship in Healthcare e.g. HCA or SHCA
• Up to date experience of working in clinical healthcare setting
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional education
• Ability to concentrate on own work in a busy office/clinical environment with frequent interruptions.
• Confidently present information to groups
• Able to work in clinical environment to train/assess learners and to maintain personal competence and remain up to date in current practice.
• Enthusiastic about support worker development

Desirable criteria

• Assessor or mentor qualification e.g. TAQA award to assess NVQs or apprenticeships
• Acting as a Care Certificate Champion.
• Experience of training, assessing, mentoring and supporting others in the workplace.